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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Advanced Concepts in Time Value of Money (TVM)

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Mortgage Loans, General Lending, Financial Management, Excel Formulas, Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.8 (101) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introducción al Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Marketing Communications, Driving engagement, Online Advertising, E-Commerce

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

  • G

    Google

    AI for Writing and Communicating

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI literacy, Report Writing, Public Speaking, Google Workspace, AI Personalization, Persona Development, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, User Feedback, Generative AI, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

    ★ 4.8 (255) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Project Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Project Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Communications

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

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Procedure Development, Lean Manufacturing, Business Process, Operations Management, Safety Standards, Occupational Safety And Health, Process Management, Process Optimization, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management

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

  • G

    Google

    Google Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Document Management, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, People Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Accountability, Project Coordination, Delegation Skills, Project Planning

    ★ 4.7 (73) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    The Impact of Technology

    ★ 4.5 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Legal Risk, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Contract Management, Contract Review, Personal Injury Law, Legal Strategy, New Business Development, Civil Law, Intellectual Property, Contract Compliance, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Fundraising

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Animations and Transitions in PowerPoint 365

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Communication, Business Communication, Graphic Design

    ★ 4.5 (41) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Data, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance

    ★ 4.6 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Database Management Systems, Scalability

    ★ 4.5 (2.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI & AI Agent Organizational Strategy for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Workforce Management, Scalability, Workforce Planning, Solution Design, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Decision Making

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

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

  • Advanced Concepts in Time Value of Money (TVM): University of Michigan
  • Introducción al Marketing: University of Pennsylvania
  • AI for Writing and Communicating: Google
  • Project Risk Management: Coursera
  • How to Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Coursera
  • Google Stakeholder Management: Google
  • The Impact of Technology: 28DIGITAL
  • Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Use Animations and Transitions in PowerPoint 365: Coursera
  • Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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