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.

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Cost Management, Construction Management, Bidding, Cost Control, Cash Flows, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Project Controls, Project Estimation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Earned Value Management, Procurement, Construction
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Marketing Planning, Content Development and Management, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Training, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Management Training And Development, Leadership, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Expert Academy
Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Change Management, Performance Management, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Performance Review, Employee Coaching, People Development, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Coaching, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Management, Business Communication, Communication, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Email Automation, Campaign Management, Campaign Planning, Workflow Management, Personalized Campaigns, Copywriting, Project Planning, Driving engagement, Branding, Target Audience, Peer Review, A/B Testing, Constructive Feedback, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Return On Investment, Web Analytics and SEO, Paid media, Cross-Channel Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Overcoming Objections, Price Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Closing (Sales), Sales, Negotiation, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Strategy, Performance Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, General Sales Practices, Value Propositions, Problem Solving, Communication, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Case Studies, Search Engine Optimization, Goal Setting, Web Presence, Information Architecture, Web Content, Value Propositions, Branding, Personal Attributes, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Brand Management, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Branding, Brand Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Strategic Marketing, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Strategic Communication, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Communication Strategies, Brand Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Management, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Technical Communication, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment, Technical Design, Data Pipelines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Underwriting, Financial Market, Banking, Finance, Financial Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Financial Services, Organizational Structure, Front Office
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Artificial Neural Networks, Digital Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, AI literacy, Deep Learning, AI Integrations, Technical Management, Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months