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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Business and Strategy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Corporate Finance, Corporate Strategy, Business Administration, Digital Transformation, Business, Business Strategy, Budget Management, Franchising, Business Management, Business Economics, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, E-Commerce, Organizational Strategy, Economic Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Small Business Accounting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pearson

    Global Business

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, New Business Development, Business Development, Business Strategy, Global Marketing, Leadership, Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Innovation, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Business and Productivity Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Microsoft 365, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Web Analytics, Excel Formulas, Bookkeeping, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Workflow Management, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Accounting, Productivity, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Project Management, Team Collaboration, Business, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Business Plans For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Ethics, Financial Statement Analysis, Plan Execution, Financial Statements, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Business Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Marketing, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Brainstorming, Ideation, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Sales Process, Business Ethics, Creative Thinking, Feasibility Studies, Commercialization, Target Market, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Presentations

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Bookkeeping For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Small Business Accounting, Financial Statements, Ledgers (Accounting), Cash Receipts, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Processing, Balance Sheet, Payroll, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Payroll Reporting, Cash Handling, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Tax Preparation, Cloud-Based Integration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Closing (Sales), Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Sales Strategy, Ideation, Sales Pipelines, Innovation, Customer Insights, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Proposal Development, New Product Development, Sales Presentations, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Finance

    4.6 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Growing a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Growth Strategies, Sales Process, Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Business Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Sales, Sustainable Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Launch and Grow Your Business - Entrepreneurial Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Reduction, Cost Control, Cash Management, People Management, Entrepreneurship, Operating Cost, Business, Business Leadership, Business Operations, Brand Loyalty, Leadership Development, Price Negotiation, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Gross Profit, Entrepreneurial Finance

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Network Design, IoT, and Small Business Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Network Routers, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, Computer Networking, System Configuration, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Boost Your Business Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Operating Budget, Budget Management, Business Strategy, Resource Allocation, Budgeting, Marketing Operations, Project Planning, Organizational Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Capital Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Finance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Financial Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Cash Flow Forecasting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Fiscal Management, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operating Expense, Strategic Planning, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 848 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (848) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular small business courses

  • Business and Strategy Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Global Business: Pearson
  • Business and Productivity Tools: Madecraft
  • Business Plans For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation: Pearson
  • Bookkeeping For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Growing a Business: Pearson
  • Launch and Grow Your Business - Entrepreneurial Leadership: Chris Croft Training
  • Advanced Network Design, IoT, and Small Business Solutions: Packt

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