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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Mergers and Acquisitions

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Equities, Specialized Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Tax, Revenue Forecasting, Accounting, Tax Management, Financial Accounting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    679 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Excel Foundations: Worksheets, Formatting, and Printing

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Proofreading, Editing, Productivity Software, Consolidation, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Presentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Branding and Customer Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Journey Mapping, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Experience Design, Internal Communications, Subcontracting, Managed Services, Supplier Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    563 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Human Resources & Talent Management with Gen AI

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Retention, Human Resources Software, Human Resources Management and Planning, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Human Resources, Responsible AI, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Talent Management, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Human Resource Policies, Talent Pipelining, Talent Acquisition, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Talent Recruitment, Talent Sourcing, AI Workflows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Ethical Selling and Market Adaptation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Compliance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Market Dynamics, Sales, Risk Management Framework, AI Integrations, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    HRCI

    Employee Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources, Performance Review, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Administration, Staff Management, Business Continuity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    342 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Consumer Psychology and Marketing Decisions

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    International Marketing Strategies and Global Trade

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Market Analysis, International Finance, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Culture, Marketing Management, Strategic Marketing, Business Ethics, Market Opportunities, Legal Risk, Cultural Diversity, Marketing Strategies, Economics, Branding, Marketing Channel, Financial Systems, Brand Strategy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Having More Memorable Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Persuasive Communication, Tactfulness, Communication Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Rapport Building, Empathy, Relationship Building, Concision, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Curiosity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build a Job-Ready Professional Resume

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Business Writing, Writing and Editing, Professionalism, Strategic Communication, Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Investment Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Statistics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Management

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Verbal Communication Skills, Verbal Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication, Diversity Awareness, Active Listening, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication Planning, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Positivity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Employee Engagement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Mergers and Acquisitions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Excel Foundations: Worksheets, Formatting, and Printing: John Wiley & Sons
  • Branding and Customer Experience: IE Business School
  • Human Resources & Talent Management with Gen AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Ethical Selling and Market Adaptation: Microsoft
  • Employee Relations: HRCI
  • Consumer Psychology and Marketing Decisions: EDUCBA
  • International Marketing Strategies and Global Trade: EDUCBA
  • Having More Memorable Conversations: Madecraft
  • Build a Job-Ready Professional Resume: EDUCBA

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