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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


  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Fundamentos de Excel para Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization, Analysis, Data Entry, Business Mathematics, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Financial Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (5.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Building, People Management, Management Training And Development, Human Capital, Talent Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, Motivational Skills, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Influencing, Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.9 (185) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting, Cost Estimation

    ★ 4.6 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sciences Po

    Be entrepreneurial in Cultural Industries in the digital age

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Promotional Strategies, Content Creation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Commercialization, Business Leadership, Digital Content, Digital Transformation, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Economics, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Intellectual Property

    ★ 4.1 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Word, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    高阶竞争策略(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Customer Retention, Growth Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Consolidation, New Business Development, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cost Reduction, E-Commerce, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    ★ 4.8 (101) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Introduction to Banking

    Skills you'll gain: Banking Services, Financial Statement Analysis, Banking, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Financial Services, Balance Sheet, Customer Analysis, Income Statement, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Banking, Target Market

    ★ 4.7 (101) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P
    U

    Multiple educators

    Innovación en los Negocios y Disrupción Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Design Thinking, Solution Design, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Visual Storytelling, Marketing Communications, Data Visualization, Brand Strategy, Digital Analysis, Advertising, Business Planning, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Process Design

    ★ 4.8 (89) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Mastering Hotel Financials

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Financial Statements, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Capital Budgeting, Hospitality, Hotel Operations, Hotels and Accommodations, Performance Measurement, Financial Management, Business Metrics, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Time Management, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Creative Problem-Solving

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Design, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (108) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Cybersecurity Technology and Response Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Security Management, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Information Systems Security, Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of the Arts London

    Fashion Values: Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Human Centered Design, Economic Development, Financial Inclusion, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Business Modeling, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Environment and Resource Management, Labor Relations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentos de Excel para Negocios: Universidad Austral
  • Superbosses: Managing Talent & Leadership: Dartmouth College
  • Fundamentals of Project Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Be entrepreneurial in Cultural Industries in the digital age: Sciences Po
  • Copilot for Beginners: Create a Powerpoint Presentation: Coursera
  • 高阶竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Introduction to Banking: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Innovación en los Negocios y Disrupción Digital: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Mastering Hotel Financials: Starweaver
  • Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising: Coursera

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