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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


  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    HR Fundamentals: The Building Blocks of HCM

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Full Cycle Recruitment, People Analytics, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Payroll, Employee Onboarding, Payroll Administration, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Professional Development, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Interactive Learning, Labor Compliance, Workplace inclusivity, Labor Law, Diversity and Inclusion, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Verbal Communication Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Mastering Modern Leadership: Techniques & Philosophies

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Delegation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Composure, Intercultural Competence, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Habit Formation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Organisational behaviour: Know your people

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Leadership Development, Diversity Awareness, People Development, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Sales Skills: Build Trust And Influence Buyers

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Consultative Selling, Sales, Sales Strategy, B2B Sales, Negotiation, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Sales Prospecting, Marketing Psychology, Prospecting and Qualification, Consumer Behaviour, Lead Generation, Rapport Building, Customer Relationship Building, Social Media Campaigns, Trustworthiness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Solve HR Problems with Root-Cause Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, HR Tech, Problem Management, Workforce Management, ChatGPT, Report Writing, Miro AI, Problem Solving, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Creative Problem-Solving, Diagram Design, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Enhanced Email Marketer with MailChimp, Gmail and Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, A/B Testing, Campaign Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Newsletters, Email Automation, Campaign Management, Stakeholder Communications, Marketing Analytics, Copywriting, Data-Driven Marketing, Dashboard Creation, Business Metrics, Marketing Automation, LinkedIn, Marketing Communications, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Data Analysis, Generative AI Agents

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Smart Goals, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Case Studies, Collaboration, Culture

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Sports Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Press Releases, Brand Marketing, Social Media Management, Events and Conferences, Marketing, Social Media, Media Relations, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Event Management, Brand Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Promotions and Campaigns, Driving engagement, Revenue Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Email & Digital Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Email Automation, Marketing Automation, Web Presence, Target Audience, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Driving engagement, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Engagement, Online Advertising, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Campaigns

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Prioritization, Conflict Management, Time Management, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Stress Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Closing (Sales), Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Priorities, Goal-Oriented, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.7 (320) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategies, Job Analysis, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Sourcing, Talent Management, Workforce Development, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Organizational Effectiveness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • HR Fundamentals: The Building Blocks of HCM: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Awareness: SkillUp
  • Mastering Modern Leadership: Techniques & Philosophies: Creo Incubator
  • Organisational behaviour: Know your people: Macquarie University
  • Sales Skills: Build Trust And Influence Buyers: The Expert Academy
  • Solve HR Problems with Root-Cause Analysis: Coursera
  • AI-Enhanced Email Marketer with MailChimp, Gmail and Outlook: Coursera
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • Sports Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Email & Digital Marketing Strategy: EDUCBA

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