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Small Business Courses

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.

Popular Small Business Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Automated Report Generation with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Digital Transformation, Automation, Generative AI, Business Reporting, Business Process Automation, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Data Literacy

    4.3 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    QuickBooks Desktop for Real-World Bookkeeping

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Sales Management, Business Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software, Small Business Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting Records, Accounting Systems, Accounts Payable, Payment Processing and Collection, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, User Accounts, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Create website videos with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Product Demonstration, Web Content, Video Production, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Shared Media, Video Editing, Web Design, Storytelling, Content Marketing

    4.5 stars, 80 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (80) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
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    EDUCBA

    Master Bean Balance: Apply, Manage & Analyze Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, Small Business Accounting, Accounting Systems, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Payroll Processing, Financial Statements, Payroll Systems, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Handling, Bookkeeping, Payroll Administration, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Payroll, Standard Accounting Practices, Business Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Accounting: Balance Books & Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting Records, Ledgers (Accounting), Cash Management, Cash Flows, General Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Record Keeping, Financial Statements, Equities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    QuickBooks - Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Record Keeping, Accounting Records, Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, Accounting and Finance Software, Small Business Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting Software, Cash Handling, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Cash Control, Expense Management, Data Maintenance, Account Management, Business Process Automation, Payroll Processing, Specialized Sales

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Social Media and Brand Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Brand Awareness, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Communication, AI Enablement, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed

    Skills you'll gain: Automation, No-Code Development, IT Automation, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.4 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Web Design, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Frontend Performance, Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Web Development, Security Controls, Content Management, Application Security, Computing Platforms, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts

    4.3 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    ChatGPT for Work: Productivity & Automation with Custom GPTs

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, OpenAI, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Organizational Skills, Process Optimization, Business Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Management: Leading Teams to Success

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Rapport Building, Employee Onboarding, Team Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, People Management, Employee Coaching, Drive Engagement, Recognizing Others, Coaching, Planning, Communication

    4.5 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    John Wiley & Sons

    Personal Taxation and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Planning, Tax Management, Income Tax, Tax Preparation, Tax, Payroll Tax, Tax Compliance, Tax Returns, Wealth Management, Tax Laws, Financial Planning, General Finance, Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular small business courses

  • Automated Report Generation with Generative AI: Coursera
  • QuickBooks Desktop for Real-World Bookkeeping: Packt
  • Create website videos with Canva: Coursera
  • Master Bean Balance: Apply, Manage & Analyze Accounting: EDUCBA
  • Accounting: Balance Books & Beyond: Coursera
  • QuickBooks - Best Practices: Packt
  • Social Media and Brand Engagement: Coursera
  • Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed: Coursera
  • WordPress 101 - The Complete Guide: Packt
  • ChatGPT for Work: Productivity & Automation with Custom GPTs: Knowledge Accelerators

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