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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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    University of Washington

    Business English: Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language, Writing, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Telephone Skills, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Setting Appointments, Vocabulary, Communication, Scheduling

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Digital Business Models

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Digital Transformation, Digital Analysis, Software As A Service, Innovation, Software Development, Network Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, E-Commerce, Value Propositions, Decision Making, Case Studies

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    573 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Business Enterprises

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategies, Enterprise Modeling, Product Design, Design Thinking, Market Research, Business Development, Communication Strategies

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Global Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Business Writing, Data Visualization, Concision, Data Presentation, Sales Presentation, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications, Communication Strategies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Howard University

    Business Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Business Solutions, Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Operations Research, Complex Problem Solving, Business Strategy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Target Market, Value Propositions, Operating Cost, Customer Analysis, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Marketing Channel, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Resource Management, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Revenue Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainability for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Analysis, Drive Engagement, Procurement, Business Strategies, Communication Planning, Supply Chain Management, Systems Thinking, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    International Business Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Strategies, Business Management, Target Market, Financial Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Market Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Business Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Cash Flows, Cost Reduction, Financial Acumen, Business Valuation, Business Acumen, Cost Control, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Growth Strategies, Revenue Management, Asset Management, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Operational Efficiency, Expectation Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    188 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Product Development, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Business Solutions, Presentations, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Blockchain Business Models

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance, Encryption, Technology Strategies, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Feasibility Studies, Transaction Processing, Innovation, Distributed Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    399 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Resource Allocation, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Risk Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Business, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Business English: Networking: University of Washington
  • Digital Business Models: Lund University
  • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Global Business Communication: Starweaver
  • Business Problem Solving: Howard University
  • Business Model Canvas: Coursera
  • Sustainability for Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • International Business Capstone: University of London
  • Business Value Creation: Duke University
  • Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro: Coursera

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