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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


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    Knowledge Accelerators

    ChatGPT for Work: Productivity & Automation with Custom GPTs

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, OpenAI, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Organizational Skills, Process Optimization, Business Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Accounting: Balance Books & Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting Records, Ledgers (Accounting), Cash Management, Cash Flows, General Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Record Keeping, Financial Statements, Equities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Create corporate Newsletters with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Analysis, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing

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    Packt

    QuickBooks - Focus on Features

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Merchant Services, Accounting Software, Project Accounting, Budget Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Small Business Accounting, Payment Processing, Project Controls, Cost Management, E-Commerce, Cash Management, Project Estimation, Project Management Software, Payment Processing and Collection, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting, Deposit Accounts

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Digital Campaign Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Email Automation, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Marketing Channel, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Budgets, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Google Analytics, Content Marketing, Brand Marketing, AI Enablement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Mailchimp Basics Training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Email Marketing, Email Automation, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, Marketing Automation, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing, Web Presence, Customer Engagement, Web Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Account Management, Dashboard, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Double-Entry: Balance Your Books Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Ledgers (Accounting), Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, General Ledger, General Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft Copilot for Power BI: AI-Powered Report Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Access, Microsoft Copilot, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Reporting, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, ChatGPT, Model Optimization

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    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory

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    Sell a product or a service with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Email Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Content Creation, Graphical Tools, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Product Promotion, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Promotional Materials, Marketing Communications, Sales Development, Digital Marketing

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    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 3: Docs, Video & AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Motion Graphics, AI powered creativity, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Layout Design

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

  • ChatGPT for Work: Productivity & Automation with Custom GPTs: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Accounting: Balance Books & Beyond: Coursera
  • Create corporate Newsletters with Canva: Coursera
  • QuickBooks - Focus on Features: Packt
  • Digital Campaign Execution: Coursera
  • Mailchimp Basics Training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Double-Entry: Balance Your Books Fast: Coursera
  • Microsoft Copilot for Power BI: AI-Powered Report Insights: Coursera
  • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts: Skillshare

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