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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Data calculations in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Analysis, Trend Analysis, User Accounts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft 365 Security: Identity, Compliance & Trust

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulatory Requirements, Authentications, Compliance Management, Microsoft Teams, People Analytics, Employee Engagement, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Safety Culture, Decision Making, Process Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Estilos de Liderazgo: opciones para avanzar en desafíos complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Drive Engagement, Community Development, Leadership Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Complex Problem Solving, Adaptability, Professional Development, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Resourcefulness, Business Leadership, Risk Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Practical IT Service Management

    Skills you'll gain: Capacity Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, IT Service Management, Service Management, Problem Management, Change Control, IT Management, Service Level, Security Management, Capacity Planning, Incident Management, Service Level Agreement, Change Management, Change Requests, Information Systems Security, Information Technology Operations, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Organizational Change, Help Desk Support

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Microarchitecture, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design, Design Software, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Simulations

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    859 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Centric Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Customer Insights, Process Development, Customer Analysis, User Feedback, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Business Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Advanced Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Build & Use Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Copilot, Risking, Data Ethics, Microsoft 365, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Governance, Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part One

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Social Studies, World History, Electronic Media, Social Impact

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Florida

    The Science of Training Young Athletes

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Coaching, Athletic Training, Pediatrics, Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, Child Development, Human Musculoskeletal System, Working With Children, Anatomy, Training Programs, Injury Prevention, Coordination, Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    986 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRS®

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, Diversity Marketing, Talent Recruitment, Process Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Customer Engagement, Branding, Human Resources, Collaboration, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Time Management, Decision Making, Resource Utilization, Critical Thinking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Bayesian Inference Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Markov Model, Statistical Programming, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data calculations in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Microsoft 365 Security: Identity, Compliance & Trust: Whizlabs
  • Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Estilos de Liderazgo: opciones para avanzar en desafíos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Practical IT Service Management: Packt
  • Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Customer Centric Innovation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Advanced Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Build & Use Agents: Knowledge Accelerators
  • History of Rock, Part One: University of Rochester
  • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida

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