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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Strategy and Game Theory for Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Business Economics, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Economics, Negotiation, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advertising, Innovation, Economic Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    289 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Mistakes to Avoid When Resolving Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Active Listening, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, De-escalation Techniques, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Overcoming Obstacles, Open Mindset, Communication, Brainstorming, Verification And Validation, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Apply Fundamentals of Banking Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Banking Services, Bank Regulations, Payment Systems, Banking, Commercial Banking, Financial Systems, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Financial Policy, Payment Processing, Payment Processing and Collection, Financial Services, Economics, Loans, Economic Development, International Finance, Customer Relationship Building, Market Liquidity

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Human Resource Management Done Right

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Pipelining, Prompt Engineering, Talent Acquisition, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Smart Goals, Google Gemini, Time Management, Performance Appraisal, Interviewing Skills, Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Workforce Planning, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering Tools

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    550 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    PMP® Exam Mastery – Complete Project Management Path

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Schedules, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Scheduling, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Agile Project Management, Organizational Structure, Risk Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Fundraising and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Gift Accounting, Philanthropy, Campaign Management, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Campaign Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Direct Marketing, Advertising Mail, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Data-Driven Marketing, Income Tax

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    401 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Smart Money: Managing Your Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Wealth Management, Real Estate, Investments, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, General Finance, Insurance, Commercial Real Estate, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Market Liquidity, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Statements, Economics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Credit Analysis and Risk Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Financial Acumen, Lending and Underwriting, Portfolio Management, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Lending, Financial Data, Equities, Project Finance, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Recruitment and Selection Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Talent Pipelining, Interviewing Skills, Talent Sourcing, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Requirements, Supply And Demand

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Fixed Income Repo Trading and Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Bank Regulations, Market Liquidity, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Capital Markets, Financial Systems, Financial Regulations, Portfolio Risk, Financial Regulation, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Operational Risk, Legal Risk, Cash Flows, Accruals

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Budgeting and Compensation for Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Strategy, Training Programs, Compensation Management, Employee Training, Workforce Development, Compensation Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Expense Management, Budget Management, Employee Performance Management, Cost Management, Workforce Planning, People Development, Budgeting, Program Evaluation, Workforce Management, Cost Control, Payroll Administration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Management: John Wiley & Sons
  • Strategy and Game Theory for Management: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Mistakes to Avoid When Resolving Conflict: Madecraft
  • Analyze and Apply Fundamentals of Banking Systems: EDUCBA
  • Human Resource Management Done Right: Coursera
  • PMP® Exam Mastery – Complete Project Management Path: Packt
  • Fundraising and Development: University of California, Davis
  • Smart Money: Managing Your Portfolio: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Credit Analysis and Risk Modeling: EDUCBA
  • Recruitment and Selection Strategies: EDUCBA

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