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.

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Systems, Encryption, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, General Networking, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Business Software, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Authentications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Keller Williams
Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Value Propositions, Sales Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Real Estate Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sales Management, Booking (Sales), Customer Acquisition Management, Brand Marketing, Sales Pipelines, Branding, Market Opportunities, Social Media Content, Property and Real Estate, Brand Strategy, Property Management, Customer Relationship Management, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Development and Management, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Content Optimization, Data-Driven Marketing, Web Content, Social Media Content, Paid media, Email Automation, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Audience, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Online Advertising
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Supply Management, Sustainability Standards, Business Ethics, Sustainable Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Systems, Procurement, Product Design
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Business Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization, Kanban Principles, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Business Metrics, Inventory Management System
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Business Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Complex Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Plan Execution, Planning, Behavioral Management, Adaptability, Strategic Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, IBM Cognos Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Tree Maps, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget Management, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Inventory Management, Ledgers (Accounting), Order Processing, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Accounting, General Accounting, Inventory Control, Cost Management, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Financial Accounting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Paid media, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Media Buying, Media Planning, Digital Media Strategy, Earned Media, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Ethics, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Implementation, Cost Management, Team Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Quality Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Assessment, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Change Management, Project Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months