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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


  • S

    Starweaver

    Advanced Requirements Management & Solution Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Performance Measurement, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Change Requests, Data Mining, Performance Analysis, Jira (Software), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Prioritization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kotter

    The Science of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Lifelong Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Document Management, Productivity Software, Office Administration, Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Cloud Applications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    134 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Generative AI, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Prompt Engineering, Power BI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Data Processing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    545 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Indian School of Business

    Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Income Tax, Insurance, Financial Management, Investments, Tax, Finance, Financial Market, Loans, Portfolio Management, Income Statement, Equities

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Integrated Measurement KPIs and Metrics for ITSM

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Efficiency, Leadership Studies, IT Service Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Management, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Stakeholder Communications, Service Level, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Service Management, Team Performance Management, Business Metrics, Business Leadership, Team Management, Business Communication, Performance Improvement, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Data-Backed Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Critical Thinking, Data Quality, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Correlation Analysis, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Professional Development, SQL, Change Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Digital Marketing Institute

    Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Social Media Content, Marketing, B2B Sales, Social Media Management, Professional Networking, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Business Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Video Production

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyzing Product Opportunities with Creately

    Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Product Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Product Planning, New Business Development, Business Solutions, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Product Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Como influenciar pessoas

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Relationship Management, Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Tactfulness, Professional Networking, Organizational Structure, Personal Attributes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    154 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Smart Goals, Surveys, Goal Setting, Survey Creation, Performance Measurement, Grant Writing, Program Management, Performance Metric, Data Collection

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    135 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Emprendiendo en STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Team Leadership, Team Building, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Design and Product, Marketing Strategies, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Innovation, Marketing, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Professional Networking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced Requirements Management & Solution Evaluation: Starweaver
  • The Science of Change: Kotter
  • Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word: SkillUp
  • AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights: Microsoft
  • Financial Planning: Indian School of Business
  • Integrated Measurement KPIs and Metrics for ITSM : Packt
  • Data-Backed Decision Making: Madecraft
  • Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Analyzing Product Opportunities with Creately: Coursera
  • Como influenciar pessoas: University of Michigan

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