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.

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Innovation, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Corporate Strategy, New Product Development, Ideation, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Sales Presentations, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Talent Management, Business Planning
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Business Marketing, Drive Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Content Creation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Security, Small Business Accounting, Business Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Content Creation, Customer Service
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Metrics, New Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Growth Strategies, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Presentations, Go To Market Strategy, Business Development, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Team Building, Staff Management, Target Market, Customer Acquisition Management, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Strategy, New Product Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Value Propositions, Customer Insights
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Performance Analysis, Google Analytics, Product Promotion, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management Systems, Business Writing, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Administrative Support, Data Maintenance, Data Store, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Project Controls, Workflow Management, Office Administration, Operations, Data Validation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, User Research, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Financial Management, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Market Opportunities, Email Marketing, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Product Development, Search Engine Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Product Planning, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Building, Product Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Team Motivation, Market Opportunities, User Research, Market Research, Team Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Value Propositions
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Contract Management, Contract Review, Legal Strategy, New Business Development, Civil Law, Lawsuits, Intellectual Property, Sales Presentation, Finance, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Presentations, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Promotional Materials, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours