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.

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Microsoft Excel, File Management, Financial Modeling, Document Control, Standard Operating Procedure, Information Management, Document Management, File Systems, Records Management, Information Architecture, Operational Efficiency, Technical Documentation, Auditing, Process Improvement, Spreadsheet Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Commercial Real Estate, Due Diligence, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Credit Risk, Commercial Lending, Business Valuation, Lending and Underwriting, Analysis, Risking, Financial Analysis, Real Estate Transactions
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Financial Trading, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Financial Market, Trend Analysis, Securities Trading, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Tax Management, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Billing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Tax, Small Business Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting, Security Controls, Payroll Systems
★ 4.5 (83) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Insper
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Quality Management, Operations, Process Management, Inventory Management, Business Operations, Quality Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Inventory Control, Performance Metric, Process Analysis, Business Process, Inventory and Warehousing, Administration, Production Management, Process Improvement, Operational Performance Management, Business Administration, Operational Analysis, Performance Measurement
★ 4.8 (593) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hedge Accounting, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Investments, Financial Trading, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Equities, Return On Investment, Case Studies, Financial Regulation, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Fund Accounting, Regulatory Requirements
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Closing (Sales), Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Motion Arguments, Cooperation, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Customer Analysis, Diplomacy, Teamwork, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Overcoming Obstacles
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Banking Services, Bank Regulations, Commercial Lending, Banking, Project Finance, Customer Service, Cash Management, Client Services, Financial Regulation, General Lending, Financial Inclusion, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Regulations, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Working Capital, Customer experience strategy (CX)
★ 5 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Human Resource Management, Compensation Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Human Capital, Business Ethics, Human Resource Strategy, Labor Relations, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Recruitment, Intercultural Competence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Human Resources Software, People Analytics, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workflow Management, Workforce Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Training, Payroll Systems, Training and Development, Automation, Payroll Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Training, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Management, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Talent Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Training Programs, Organizational Effectiveness, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, Training and Development, HR Tech, Talent Sourcing, Management Training And Development, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Performance Review
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Workforce Planning, Training and Development, Human Resources, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Management, Talent Recruitment, Employee Training, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Talent Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months