Small business courses can help you learn financial management, marketing strategies, customer service techniques, and operational efficiency. You can build skills in budgeting, social media marketing, and effective communication with clients and suppliers. Many courses introduce tools like QuickBooks for accounting, Canva for marketing materials, and CRM software for managing customer relationships, showing how these skills can streamline operations and enhance business growth.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Technical Management, Team Building, AI Enablement, Project Management, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Deep Learning, Recruitment, Sales
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Active Listening, Cooperation, Workplace inclusivity, Teamwork, Strategic Partnership, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Business Strategy, Communication, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Coordinating, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Obstacles
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Team Management, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Planning, Innovation, Business Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Sales Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Estimation, Trend Analysis, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Payment Processing, Financial Inclusion, FinTech, Mobile Banking, Emerging Technologies, Point of Sale, Transaction Processing, Security Controls, Innovation, Digital Assets, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Conflict Management, Stress Management, Prioritization, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Personal Development, Business Ethics, Empathy, Strategic Thinking, Goal Setting, Compliance Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Mental Health, Dealing With Ambiguity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Science and Research, Data Collection, Focus Group, Research, Market Research, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Interviewing Skills, Probability & Statistics, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, People Management, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, Leadership, Persona (User Experience)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Leadership, Empowerment, Assertiveness, Planning, Adaptability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Marketing, Quantitative Research, Analytics, Market Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Statistical Methods, Market Data, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Promotional Strategies, New Business Development, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, Content Creation, Business Economics, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Merchandising, Conflict Management, Market Opportunities, Retail Sales, Supply Chain, E-Commerce, Market Dynamics, Vendor Relationship Management, Cross-Channel Marketing, Growth Strategies, Supply Chain Planning, Promotional Strategies, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Strategic Partnership, Consumer Behaviour, Customer experience strategy (CX)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks