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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


  • M

    Madecraft

    Digital Marketing Essentials

    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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Negociações de sucesso: estratégias e habilidades essenciais (em Português)

    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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Financial Analysis & Reporting Techniques

    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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Fixed Income Portfolio Management Analysis

    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

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Project Management Foundations and Project Planning

    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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing & Social Media Ads

    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

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

    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

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

    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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Payment & Settlement Systems in Banking

    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

  • M

    Madecraft

    Own Your Career

    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

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Prepare for CFA Level 1: Economics and Global Markets

    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

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Neuromarketing

    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

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

  • Digital Marketing Essentials: Madecraft
  • Negociações de sucesso: estratégias e habilidades essenciais (em Português): University of Michigan
  • Master Financial Analysis & Reporting Techniques: EDUCBA
  • Fixed Income Portfolio Management Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Project Management Foundations and Project Planning: John Wiley & Sons
  • Digital Marketing & Social Media Ads: EDUCBA
  • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
  • Analyze Payment & Settlement Systems in Banking: EDUCBA
  • Own Your Career: Madecraft

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