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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


  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Boost Self Confidence & Self Esteem With Scientific Research

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Assertiveness, Verbal Communication Skills, Stress Management, Courage, Entrepreneurship, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Scientific Methods

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Adobe

    Roles and Career Paths in Adobe Experience Manager

    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

  • A

    Adobe

    Adobe Experience Manager Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Experience Manager, Content Management Systems, Content Development and Management, Digital Content, Version Control, Web Content, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Asset Management, Digital Assets, Cloud-Native Computing, Content Management, Digital Publishing, Workflow Management, Digital Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Document Management, Workforce Development, Project Management, Project Implementation, Business Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Intercompany Accounting, Equities, Corporate Accounting, Investment Banking, Investments, Technical Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Financial Statements

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Email Etiquette

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Business Communication, Communication, AI literacy, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Personal Development, Workforce Development, Community Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Introduction to Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Business Logic

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    655 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Google Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Quality Management, Project Closure, Cost Management, Project Planning, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Scoping, Management Training And Development, Agile Project Management, Quality Management Systems, Budget Management, Project Risk Management, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Resource Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Performance Reporting, Change Management, Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    370 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Payment Systems, Employee Onboarding, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel & Copilot: From Basics to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Business, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Foundations of Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Data Visualization, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Digital Marketing, Apache Hadoop, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Predictive Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Using Predictive Analytics for Healthcare Safety & Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Informatics, Patient-centered Care, Predictive Modeling, Clinical Leadership, Care Management, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Care, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Health Care Administration, Health Technology, Data Collection, Business Leadership, Data Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Applied Machine Learning, Data Quality, Safety Standards

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Inventory Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cost Accounting, Gross Profit, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    99 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Boost Self Confidence & Self Esteem With Scientific Research: Alex Genadinik
  • Roles and Career Paths in Adobe Experience Manager: Adobe
  • Adobe Experience Manager Foundations: Adobe
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Email Etiquette: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Logic: Stanford University
  • Google Project Management: Google
  • Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Microsoft Excel & Copilot: From Basics to AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Foundations of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park

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