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Small Business Courses

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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    Illinois Tech

    A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Metrics, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Forecasting, Google Sheets, Finance, Microsoft Office, Loans

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
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    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Designing the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Organizational Change, Innovation, Business Management, Business Strategies, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Growth Strategies, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Applications in Marketing and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Fraud detection, Big Data, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Customer Insights, Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, AI Enablement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Data, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Retail Banking, Data Science, Information Privacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    482 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Adaptability and Resiliency

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Plan Execution, Composure, Productivity, Planning, Behavioral Management, Positivity, Optimism

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    778 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Market Liquidity, Loans

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Empathy, Performance Review, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Communication, Influencing, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Strategic Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Intro to Generative AI: A Beginner's Primer on Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Google Gemini, LLM Application, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales I

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Social Sciences, Global Marketing, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Operations Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Marketing Verde

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Planning, Product Planning, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable Development, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Environmental Issue, Target Market

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    From Idea to Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Risk Management, Product Development, Innovation, Communication, Business Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Interviewing Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    780 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, Resilience, Team Building, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    521 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Analyze Data to Answer Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Excel Formulas, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, User Feedback

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass: Illinois Tech
  • Designing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI Applications in Marketing and Finance: University of Pennsylvania
  • Adaptability and Resiliency: University of California, Davis
  • Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Liderazgo y habilidades de negociación: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Intro to Generative AI: A Beginner's Primer on Core Concepts: Google Cloud
  • Negocios Internacionales I: University of New Mexico
  • Marketing Verde: Universidad de los Andes
  • From Idea to Startup: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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