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.

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Research, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Security, Business Analytics, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Team Oriented, Virtual Machines, Exploratory Data Analysis, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, System Monitoring, Enterprise Security, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Advanced Analytics, Generative AI, Decision Intelligence, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Simulations, Applied Machine Learning, Operations Research, Analytical Skills, Model Optimization, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Return On Investment, Machine Learning, Data Science, Reinforcement Learning, Business Strategy, Statistics
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, New Product Development, Innovation, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Finance, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Mathematical Modeling, Investments, Risk Modeling, Equities, Model Optimization
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Bookkeeping, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Finance, Business Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Molecular Biology, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Biotechnology, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Synthesis, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Human Resource Strategy, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Team Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Course Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Recruitment, Human Capital, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, People Development, Training and Development, Employee Training, Talent Recruitment, Performance Analysis, Instructional Design, Full Cycle Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Developing Training Materials, Performance Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology, Community Health, Spatial Data Analysis, Land Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Services, Business Development, Environment and Resource Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Integrations, Knowledge Transfer, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Management, Employee Training, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Estate Planning, Portfolio Management, Real Estate, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Commercial Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Asset Management, Tax Planning, Finance, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business, Data Management, Financial Statements, Failure Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months