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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Cash Flow Forecasting, Investments, Risk Analysis
★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analysis, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset
★ 4.7 (117) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Google Sheets, Data Import/Export, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Market
★ 4.5 (213) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Backlogs, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, Purchasing, Project Closure, Cost Management, Quality Management, Project Planning, Project Controls, Agile Project Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Change Management
★ 4.9 (984) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Cooperation, Negotiation, Innovation, Team Building, Collaboration, Creativity, Team Oriented, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Communication, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Electronic Media
★ 4.8 (425) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Management, Business Communication, Business Administration, Editing
★ 4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Project Estimation, Waterfall Methodology, Cost Estimation, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Estimation, Project Scoping, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Communications, Project Documentation, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Management, Timelines, Resource Management, Risk Management
★ 4.8 (150) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Optimization, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Quality Improvement, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Process Management, Waste Minimization, Statistical Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Quality Management, Operational Efficiency, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Monitoring
★ 4.7 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Graphing, Color Theory, Advanced Analytics, Data Integration, Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Forecasting
★ 4.6 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software
★ 4.6 (288) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Stress Management, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Engineering Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Problem Solving, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Resilience
★ 4.7 (690) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Design Reviews, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Layout Design, Usability, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience, Graphic Design, AI powered creativity, Peer Review, Adobe Photoshop
★ 4.6 (110) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months