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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Restructuring & Amalgamation Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Equities, Corporate Accounting, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Case Studies, Accounting, Finance, Analysis, Branding, Cost Estimation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Building a Great Company Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Employee Onboarding, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Management, Recognizing Others, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Culture, Performance Review, Leadership, Change Management, Social Skills, Conflict Management, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hedge Fund Risk Analysis and Stress Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Hedge Accounting, Risk Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management Framework, Performance Stress Testing, Market Liquidity, Investments, Financial Services, Correlation Analysis, Economics, Case Studies, General Finance, Statistical Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Management and Hiring for Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Talent Recruitment, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Human Resources, Training Programs, Employee Retention, Employee Training, Compensation Analysis, Recruitment, Workforce Management, Compensation and Benefits, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Recruitment Strategies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Team Building, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Self-Discipline, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Decision Making, Self-Motivation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Ideation, Design Strategies, Process Design, Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, User Feedback

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Real Estate Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Lending, Commercial Real Estate, Lending and Underwriting, Real Estate Transactions, Loans, General Lending, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Loan Documentation, Underwriting, Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Training and Talent Management

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Talent Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Performance Appraisal, Employee Onboarding, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Review, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Job Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Performance Management, Recruitment

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Asset Management

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Florida

    Personal & Family Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Investments, Cash Management, Insurance, Income Tax, General Finance, Tax Planning, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Budgeting, Portfolio Management, Expense Management, Investment Management, Personal Development

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    HEC Paris

    Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Innovation, Personal Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Goal Setting, Problem Solving, Planning, Business

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Leadership, Organizational Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management, Diversity Awareness

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Financial Restructuring & Amalgamation Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Building a Great Company Culture: Madecraft
  • Hedge Fund Risk Analysis and Stress Testing: EDUCBA
  • HR Management and Hiring for Startups: EDUCBA
  • Professional Skills: Collaboration: Arizona State University
  • Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat: The University of Sydney
  • Real Estate Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • HR Training and Talent Management: EDUCBA
  • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Personal & Family Financial Planning: University of Florida

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