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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


  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'investissement à impact : les nouvelles frontières

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Inclusion, Project Finance, Sustainable Business, Socioeconomics, Philanthropy, Economic Development, Asset Management, Investment Management, Investments, Return On Investment, Growth Strategies, Market Trend, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (77) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Sustainable Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Standards, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Supply Chain Systems, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Sustainable Development, Supplier Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Regulations, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Environmental Laws, Logistics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Public Safety and National Security

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

  • D

    Dubai College of Tourism

    Hotel Front Office Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Front Office, Telephone Skills, Hotel Operations, Guest Relations, Hotels and Accommodations, Revenue Management, Greeting Customers, Hospitality Services, Hospitality, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Verbal Communication Skills, Upselling, Office Administration, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Property Management Systems, Cross Selling, Operational Efficiency

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

  • B

    Berklee

    The DIY Musician

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Storytelling, Project Planning, Instrumental Music, Production Planning, Web Presence, Social Media Content, Brand Marketing, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Sustainable Business, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Media Production, Social Media

    ★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Habit Formation, Mental Health, Optimism, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Mindfulness, Mental and Behavioral Health

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

  • L

    London Business School

    Introduction to Digital Transformation: Change & Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Innovation, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Enterprise Architecture, New Business Development, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, digital literacy, Business Modeling, Operational Efficiency

    ★ 4.8 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación Educativa y Tecnología para el Aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Business Modeling, Workforce Development, Adult Education, Training and Development, Program Standards, Scalability, Trend Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Training Programs, Employee Training, Digital Assets, Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (541) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Canva (Software), Animations, Graphics Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Video Production, Graphic Design, Marketing

    ★ 4.4 (278) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Collaborative Foresight: How to Game 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

  • B

    BCG

    التحوّل الرقمي

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Business Economics, Innovation, Competitive Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Team Motivation, Case Studies

    ★ 4.6 (69) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Project Management

    ★ 4.5 (200) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • L'investissement à impact : les nouvelles frontières: ESSEC Business School
  • Sustainable Supply Chains: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Hotel Front Office Operations: Dubai College of Tourism
  • The DIY Musician: Berklee
  • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University
  • Introduction to Digital Transformation: Change & Disruption: London Business School
  • Innovación Educativa y Tecnología para el Aprendizaje: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Get Started with Canva: Coursera
  • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
  • التحوّل الرقمي: BCG

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