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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Process Management, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Business Strategy, Business Operations, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Marketing & Business: Growth, Strategy & Social Media Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Instagram, Goal Setting, Target Audience, Prioritization, Driving engagement, Visionary, Target Market, Community Development, Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Smart Goals, Business Priorities, Scalability, Content Strategy, Telecommuting, Marketing, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Performance Analysis, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Customer Relationship Building, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management Systems, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    281 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Financial Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Financial Reporting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Forecasting, Leadership and Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Working Capital, Cost Control, Strategic Planning, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    828 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    AI Empowerment for Small Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Security, Business Planning, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Content Creation, Customer Service

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Proposal Development, Business Analytics, Goal Setting, Peer Review, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Target Audience, Facebook, Target Market, Earned Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Web Presence, Social Media, Business Marketing, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    759 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Ideation, Risk Mitigation, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Business Risk Management, Small Business Accounting, Marketing, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategies, Brainstorming, Self-Starter, Self-Motivation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Adobe

    Build and Market Your Creative Business Using Adobe Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Express, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Cloud, Marketing, Campaign Management, Adobe Acrobat, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Digital Content, Client Services, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Business Operations Support in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Management, Google Workspace, Data Maintenance, Data Store, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, Operations, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    199 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Planning, Marketing Management, Earned Media, Marketing Communications, Promotions and Campaigns, Branding, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Product Promotion, Customer Insights, Owned Media, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Order Delivery

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Campaigns, Communication Strategies, Keyword Research, Social Media, Social Media Content, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Workflow Management, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Brand Strategy, Invoicing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action: University of California, Irvine
  • Marketing & Business: Growth, Strategy & Social Media Skills: Skillshare
  • Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger: Coursera
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
  • AI Empowerment for Small Businesses: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Organic Marketing: Facebook Groups For Small Businesses: Coursera
  • Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business: Chris Croft Training
  • Build and Market Your Creative Business Using Adobe Tools: Adobe
  • Business Operations Support in Google Sheets: Coursera

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