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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Applied Machine Learning, Team Building, Data Ethics, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Social Impact, Sales, Writing
★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Change Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Service Level Agreement, Stakeholder Engagement, Vendor Contracts, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Workforce Planning, Contract Management, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication Strategies
★ 4.5 (255) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decisiveness, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Business Strategy, Overcoming Obstacles, Mitigation
★ 4.8 (209) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Target Market, Target Audience, Product Improvement, Product Management, User Experience, Product Development, Product Design, Product Strategy, Customer Analysis, Product Planning, Agile Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Requirements, User Feedback, Product Testing, Usability Testing, Continuous Improvement Process, Ideation
★ 4.6 (89) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Business Research, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Design Research, Market Research, Creative Design, Creativity, Target Audience, Value Propositions
★ 4.8 (273) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
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

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Revenue Forecasting, Working Capital, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Financial Forecasting, Expense Management, Financial Data, Cash Flow Forecasting, Operating Expense, Depreciation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Asset Management, Business Metrics, Balance Sheet, Forecasting, Equities, Capital Expenditure
★ 4.7 (98) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Driving engagement, Productivity Software, Business Process
★ 4.3 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Business Reporting, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Annual Reports, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Performance Reporting, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sustainable Development, Change Management, Organizational Development, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Leadership
★ 4.8 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business Development, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Goal Setting
★ 4.9 (105) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Composure, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, De-escalation Techniques, Business Ethics, Stress Management, Active Listening
★ 4.6 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks