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.
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Value Propositions, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Price Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Planning, Conflict Management, Communication, Influencing, Cultural Sensitivity, Contract Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making
★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Business Reporting, Inventory Accounting, Contract Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Fixed Asset, Financial Data, Cash Flows, Asset Management, Accounts Receivable, Performance Reporting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Analysis, Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Financial Trading, Mortgage Loans, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Derivatives, Risk Management, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Planning, Project Scoping, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Coordination, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Feasibility Studies, Scope Management, Smart Goals, Timelines, Project Documentation, Business Ethics, Resource Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Product Planning, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Building, Product Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Design and Product, Product Testing, Marketing Planning, New Business Development, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Strategies, Team Motivation, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Business Modeling
★ 4.6 (706) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Decisiveness, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.8 (688) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Banking Services, Banking, Payment Processing, Automated Clearing House, Bank Regulations, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Operational Risk, Financial Systems, Financial Regulation, Payment Processing and Collection, Financial Regulations, Credit Risk, Financial Controls, FinTech, Point of Sale, International Finance, Transaction Processing, Digital Transformation
★ 4.9 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Productivity, Time Management, Social Media Strategy, Relationship Building, Social Media, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Negotiation, LinkedIn, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Positivity, Employee Engagement, Prioritization, Sales Prospecting, Overcoming Obstacles, Empowerment, Professional Development, Personal Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, Financial Policy, Business Economics, General Finance, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Economic Development, International Relations, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Fiscal Management, Tax, Investment Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Advertising, Behavioral Economics, Brand Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Sensory Systems Analysis, Driving engagement, Market Research, Personalized Service, Qualitative Research, Psychology, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks