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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


  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The 7 Side-Effects of the Internet Age - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Social Impact, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, International Relations, Asset Management, Governance, Behavioral Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    HRCI

    Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking Systems, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment Strategies, New Hire Orientations, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Sourcing, Job Analysis, Human Resources, HR Tech, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Record Keeping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Forex Trading and Currency Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Market Data, International Finance, Risk Management Framework, Financial Trading, Economics, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Financial Systems, Financial Policy, Financial Data, Risk Management, Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Excel Formulas, Budgeting, Financial Market

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Chart HR Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, People Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Engineering, Oral Expression, Trend Analysis, AI Workflows, Descriptive Analytics, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, AI Integrations, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CVS Health

    CVS Health Call Center Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Call Center Experience, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Growth Mindedness, Customer Service, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Customer Support, Data Entry, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Collaboration, Upselling, Teamwork, Customer Complaint Resolution, Communication, Time Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    553 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Financing and Investing in Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Operating Budget, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Risk Management Framework, Loan Documentation, Finance, Banking, Cash Flows

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Product Management Certification

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Product Development, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Design, Drive Engagement, Product Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Testing, Communication Planning, Project Planning, Registration, Leadership

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    611 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Waterfall Methodology, Initiative and Leadership, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Decisiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Project Management Life Cycle, Self-Motivation, People Development

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Banking Operations & Credit Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Banking Services, Banking, Bank Regulations, Lending and Underwriting, Credit Risk, Payment Systems, Risking, Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance, Loan Origination, Regulatory Requirements, Securities (Finance), Loan Documentation, Loans, Payment Processing and Collection, Deposit Accounts, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Working Capital

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Technical Trading: Reversal Patterns Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Management, Financial Trading, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Verification And Validation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Indian Commercial Banking System

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Lending, Commercial Banking, Banking, Banking Services, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Bank Regulations, General Lending, Credit Risk, Retail Banking, Loan Origination, Loans, Financial Systems, Deposit Accounts, Financial Regulation, Mortgage Loans, Export Control, International Finance, Financial Regulations, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Salesforce

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Salesforce, Stress Management, Accountability

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    478 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular small business courses

  • The 7 Side-Effects of the Internet Age - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Talent Acquisition and Onboarding: HRCI
  • Forex Trading and Currency Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Chart HR Trends: Coursera
  • CVS Health Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Financing and Investing in Infrastructure: Università Bocconi
  • Product Management Certification: SkillUp
  • Leadership : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Master Banking Operations & Credit Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Technical Trading: Reversal Patterns Mastery: EDUCBA

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