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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration
★ 4.7 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Optimization, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Process Management, Waste Minimization, Statistical Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Quality Management, Operational Efficiency, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Monitoring
★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Change, Governance, Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Program Implementation
★ 4.6 (142) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
★ 4.8 (99) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Payment Systems, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Legal Risk, Financial Regulations, Risk Analysis, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Exploitation techniques, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Asset Protection, Governance, Key Management
★ 4.9 (353) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Huddersfield
Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Staff Management, Workforce Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Communication, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Organizational Skills
★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Bidding, Procurement, Business Development, Registration, Vendor Contracts, Vendor Management, New Business Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Management, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance
★ 4.6 (103) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy
★ 4.4 (85) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Experience Manager, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Content Development and Management, Workforce Development, Project Management, Project Implementation, Asset Management, Digital Assets, Digital Transformation, Solution Architecture, Talent Management, Business Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Public Relations, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Discussion Facilitation, Teamwork, Drive Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills
★ 4.6 (223) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Responsible AI, Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Pipelines, Customer Engagement, Taking Meeting Minutes, Data Ethics, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Insights, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Productivity Software
★ 4.3 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Ideation, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Discussion Facilitation, Creativity
★ 4.8 (310) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months