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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


  • X

    Xbox

    Product Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Communications, Competitive Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Market Research, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Agile Product Development, Market Analysis, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Business Strategy, Conflict Management, Communication, Prioritization

    ★ 4.8 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Beneficios y características de las redes sociales más significativas

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Network Analysis, LinkedIn, Facebook, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Network Analysis, Professional Networking, Shared Media, Digital Media Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, General Networking, Instagram, Communication Strategies, Customer Engagement, Digital Communications

    ★ 4.4 (990) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Excel aplicado a los negocios (Nivel Avanzado)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Operations Research, Analysis, Data Import/Export, Business Analysis, Data Validation, Process Optimization, Data Sharing, Microsoft Access, Database Application, Business Modeling, Data Integration, Automation

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Liberty Mutual Insurance

    Foundations of Insurance

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Insurance Sales, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Policy Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Optimization & Experimental Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Advanced Analytics, Generative AI, Decision Intelligence, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Simulations, Applied Machine Learning, Operations Research, Analytical Skills, Model Optimization, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Return On Investment, Machine Learning, Data Science, Reinforcement Learning, Business Strategy, Statistics

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Total Seminars

    Networking Essentials & TCP/IP

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, OSI Models, Network Support, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Local Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Model, Computer Networking, Network Routers, System Configuration, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Customers and Competition, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategy, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Market Analysis, Target Audience, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (350) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Digital Publishing, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Intellectual Property, Layout Design, Account Management, Accounting

    ★ 4.4 (98) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Strategies for Converting and Retaining Customers Online

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Search Engine Optimization, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Optimization, Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Engagement, Lead Generation, Target Audience, Target Market

    ★ 4.7 (117) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Administración de Proyectos Project

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management, Scheduling, Stakeholder Management, Cost Management, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Communication Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Budget Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning

    ★ 4.7 (337) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Sales Analysis with Claude: Data Driven Sales Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Trend Analysis, Sales Presentations, Sales, Business Analytics, Sales Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, LLM Application

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Team Motivation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Schedules, Project Estimation, Change Management, Requirements Management, Project Management, Innovation, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Risk Management, Leadership, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Waterfall Methodology, Business, Business Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Product Management Fundamentals: Xbox
  • Beneficios y características de las redes sociales más significativas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Excel aplicado a los negocios (Nivel Avanzado): Universidad Austral
  • Foundations of Insurance: Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • AI Optimization & Experimental Methods: Coursera
  • Networking Essentials & TCP/IP: Total Seminars
  • Fundamentals of Customers and Competition, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: Coursera
  • Strategies for Converting and Retaining Customers Online: University of California, Irvine
  • Administración de Proyectos Project: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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