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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


  • W

    Whizlabs

    Mastering Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Collaborative Software, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cloud Security, Microsoft Copilot, Compliance Management, Governance

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Drive Engagement, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Empathy, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Culture

    ★ 4.9 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build Data Lakes and Data Warehouses on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Cloud Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Google Cloud Platform, Metadata Management, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Management, Operational Data Store, Data Integration, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Operational Databases, Data Access, Data Security

    ★ 4.7 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Data Center Virtualization

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Data Centers, vSphere Networking and Storage, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtualization, VMware ESX Servers, Software-Defined Networking, Network Architecture, vCenter Server, Network Infrastructure, Network Switches, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Network Protocols, vSphere DRS & HA, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Control Panels

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Data Center Advanced Services

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Software-Defined Networking, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Ansible, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, IT Automation, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Terraform, Automation, Virtualization, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Model

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create your e-commerce store with Ecwid

    Skills you'll gain: Product Assortment, 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, Account Management, System Configuration, Business

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Commodity and Currency Hedging

    Skills you'll gain: Hedge Accounting, Risk Management, Derivatives, Risk Mitigation, Futures Exchange, Business Risk Management, Financial Trading, International Finance, Contract Management, Finance

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Using Predictive Analytics to Improve Healthcare Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Informatics, Patient Flow, Patient-centered Care, Hospital Experience, Predictive Modeling, Healthcare Project Management, Clinical Leadership, Care Management, Pain Management, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Care, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Nursing Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Data Science, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Risk Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Negotiation, Market Research, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Improvement, Spreadsheet Software, Business Communication, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Brand Management

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    AI for Good: Solutions for Sustainability, Health, and Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Applied Machine Learning, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning, Sustainable Development, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Spatial Analysis, Medical Imaging, Health Technology, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Collect and Share Employee Feedback with Officevibe

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Appraisal, Rapport Building, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, User Feedback, Employee Coaching, Team Performance Management, Goal Setting, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Team Management, Discussion Facilitation, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development

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

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

  • Mastering Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
  • Build Data Lakes and Data Warehouses on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Cisco Data Center Virtualization : Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cisco Data Center Advanced Services : Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Create your e-commerce store with Ecwid: Coursera
  • Commodity and Currency Hedging: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Using Predictive Analytics to Improve Healthcare Outcomes: John Wiley & Sons
  • Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection: Coursera
  • Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy: Simplilearn

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