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.
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Formulas, Editing
★ 4.1 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Financial Controls, Variance Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Mathematics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Budget Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Accounting, Budgeting, Microsoft Excel
★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Encryption, Productivity Software
★ 4.7 (84) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Economics, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Case Studies, Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Estimation
★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Contextual Advertising, Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, AI Enablement, Marketing Effectiveness, Responsible AI, MarTech, Data Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Journey Mapping, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Insights, Customer Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection
★ 4.5 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Business Logic
★ 4.4 (655) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, SAS (Software), Predictive Analytics, Data Literacy, Decision Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Responsible AI, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Team Oriented, Advanced Analytics, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Process Design, Data Access
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Reports, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Eclipse (Software), Test Case, Laboratory Testing, Test Script Development, Verification And Validation, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Software Development
★ 4.5 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Discussion Facilitation, Project Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies
★ 4.7 (240) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Performance Management, Staff Management, Overcoming Objections, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement
★ 4.6 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Design, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis
★ 4.5 (108) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Brand Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Management, Product Management, Strategic Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Brand Strategy, Marketing, Product Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Marketing Channel, Strategic Decision-Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Product Strategy, Presentations
★ 4.6 (132) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months