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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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    Starweaver

    AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Google Gemini, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Product Management, Business Strategy, Innovation, Product Development, AI Personalization, Product Requirements, Product Knowledge

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, Customer Retention, Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Predictive Modeling, Marketing, Data Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Generative AI

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Empowerment, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Assertiveness

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Professional Development, Social Skills, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Leadership Development, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Business Leadership, Initiative and Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Crystal Reports: Subreports and Drill-Downs

    Skills you'll gain: Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Process Validation, Report Writing, Data Sharing, Microsoft Access, Dashboard, Business Intelligence Software, Data Integration, Consolidation, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Editing, Microsoft Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Setting Expectations & Assessing Performance Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Expectation Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Coaching, Accountability, Performance Analysis, Gap Analysis, Performance Improvement, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Mentorship

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução aos Princípios e Práticas da Gestão De Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Conflict Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Controls, Timelines, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Change Control, Performance Metric, Risk Mitigation, Project Planning, Scheduling, Quality Management, Project Documentation, Project Management, Estimation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Leading People and Teams Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Team Building, Recruitment, Team Management, Talent Management, Coaching, Communication

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    What’s Your Big Idea?

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management, Presentations, Customer Insights

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Effective Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Teamwork

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    London Business School

    Introduction to Digital Transformation: Change & Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Innovation, Thought Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling, Operational Efficiency, Business Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Évaluation & Mesure d'Impact Social

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Program Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Sustainable Development, Return On Investment, Performance Measurement, Data Collection, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Starweaver
  • Applying Data Analytics in Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change: Case Western Reserve University
  • Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Crystal Reports: Subreports and Drill-Downs: Logical Operations
  • Setting Expectations & Assessing Performance Issues: University of California, Davis
  • Introdução aos Princípios e Práticas da Gestão De Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Leading People and Teams Capstone: University of Michigan
  • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Effective Communication Skills: LearnKartS

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