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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Planning, Business Planning, Strategic Leadership, Case Studies, Contingency Planning, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Proactivity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Business Strategies, Data Literacy, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Kaizen Methodology, Business Operations, Production Management, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Management Training And Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Organizational Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Plan Execution, Culture Transformation, Waste Minimization
★ 4.7 (679) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Risk Modeling, Market Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Market Dynamics, Risk Control, Hedge Accounting, Risk Mitigation, Market Data, International Finance, Investments, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Copywriting, Marketing Collateral, Generative AI, Visual Storytelling, Content Optimization, AI powered creativity, Content Creation, Animations, Marketing Strategies, Motion Graphics, ChatGPT, Graphic Design, Brand Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning
★ 4.5 (786) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Benchmarking, Financial Statements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Balance Sheet, Equities, Income Statement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Upselling, Guest Relations, Closing (Sales), Cross Selling, Selling Techniques, Consultative Selling, General Sales Practices, Personalized Service, Hospitality Services, Customer experience improvement, Cultural Sensitivity, Customer Relationship Building, Hospitality, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Management Accounting, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Branding, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Brand Marketing, Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Management, Budget Management, Marketing Management, Business Economics, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Market Dynamics, Economics
★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Solution Selling, Consultative Approaches, Consultative Selling, Negotiation, Sales Prospecting, Regulatory Requirements, Prospecting and Qualification, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Operations, Case Studies, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Production Planning, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Digital Assets, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Strategic Partnership, Operational Efficiency, Industrial Engineering, System Implementation, Cost Benefit Analysis
★ 4.5 (384) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Leadership and Management, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Fundraising, Business Management, Leadership, Governance, Organizational Structure, World History, Branding, Sustainable Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Product Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot, Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Model Deployment, Cloud Management, Data Pipelines, AI Orchestration, Data Governance, Performance Metric, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Discussion Facilitation, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Spreadsheet Software, Month End Closing
★ 4.5 (865) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours