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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


  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Research kitchen

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Research, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S
    M

    Multiple educators

    Foundations of Cloud Analytics

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Optimization & Experimental Methods

    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

  • D

    Duke University

    Customer-Centric Innovation

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model

    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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    328 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Accounting Explained

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatic Methods

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Human Resource Strategy, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    UBITS

    Fundamentos de la gestión del talento humano

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    GIS Applications Across Industries

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Change Management for Generative AI

    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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Land, Agriculture, and Alternative Investing

    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

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Research kitchen: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Foundations of Cloud Analytics: SAS
  • AI Optimization & Experimental Methods: Coursera
  • Customer-Centric Innovation: Duke University
  • Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model: Coursera
  • Financial Accounting Explained: Coursera
  • Plant Bioinformatic Methods: University of Toronto
  • Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Fundamentos de la gestión del talento humano: UBITS
  • GIS Applications Across Industries: University of California, Davis

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