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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Accounting, Business Strategies, Strategic Communication, General Accounting, Business Communication, Business Analytics, Marketing Management, Organizational Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Analytical Skills, Innovation, Marketing, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, Delegation Skills, Legal Technology, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, Advocacy, AI Integrations, Decision Intelligence, Leadership Development, Leadership, Creativity, Generative AI, Communication
★ 4.6 (79) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Stress Management, Liberal Arts, English Language, Literacy, Language Learning, Social Studies, Economics, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology, Writing, Business Management, Higher Education, Oral Comprehension
★ 4.3 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Probability Distribution, Marketing Analytics, Probability, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Data-Driven Marketing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Risk Modeling, Excel Formulas, Decision Making, Risk Management, Simulation and Simulation Software, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Risk Analysis
★ 4.3 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Digital Marketing
★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure DevOps, Data Governance, IT Security Architecture, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Azure Synapse Analytics, Cyber Governance, Microsoft Copilot
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Communications Management, Content Management Systems, Retail Management, Retail Store Operations, Payment Processing, Payment Systems, Merchant Services, E-Commerce, Web Content, Product Management, Shipping and Receiving, Sales Tax, Marketing, System Configuration, Business
★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Atchison Technology
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Software As A Service, Systems Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Service Level, Infrastructure Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Application Design, Capacity Management, Application Programming Interface (API), System Monitoring, Service Management, Incident Response, Software Engineering, Dependency Analysis, Risk Management Framework
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Prenatal Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Equities, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Forecasting
★ 5 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Digital Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, User Research, User Experience, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Market Analysis, Content Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Development, Tax, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Growth Strategies
★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months