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.

Kennesaw State University
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

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

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

Coursera
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

CVS Health
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 (553) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Università Bocconi
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 (2.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

SkillUp
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 (611) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

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 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Salesforce
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 (478) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks