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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


  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Defining Strategic Business Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Goal Setting

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Concision, Tactfulness, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing, Diplomacy, Persuasive Communication, Professionalism, Communication, Writing and Editing, Editing, Grammar, Communication Strategies, Target Audience, Proofreading, Organizational Skills

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    AI For Business Productivity - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Rapport Building, Business Ethics, B2B Sales, Vibe coding, Prompt Patterns, Data Ethics, Price Negotiation, Content Performance Analysis, Negotiation, LLM Application, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Video Production, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Content Creation

    4.3 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (42) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English for Business B1

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Workplace inclusivity, Business Writing, English Language, Interviewing Skills, Data Visualization, Writing, Communication, Report Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Recruitment, Interpersonal Communications, Vocabulary

    4.6 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Business Writing, AI literacy, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Report Writing, LLM Application, Generative AI, Writing, Business Reporting, Ideation, AI Workflows, Content Creation, Verification And Validation, Brainstorming, Quality Assurance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Quantitative Foundations for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Calculus, Financial Modeling, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Derivatives

    4.1 stars, 426 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (426) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IMD - International Institute for Management Development

    Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Social Impact, Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 165 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (165) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Consulting, Analysis, Market Analysis, Performance Analysis, Benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.4 stars, 257 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (257) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Operations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Quality Improvement, Supply Chain Systems, Six Sigma Methodology, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Production Process, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Cost Reduction

    5 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Strategic Management & Business Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Visualization, Consulting, Stakeholder Communications, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis, Performance Metric

    4.6 stars, 14 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, General Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Services, Wealth Management, Investment Management, Investments, Risk Analysis, Banking

    4.6 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Berklee

    The Business of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Litigation and Civil Justice, Contract Review, Registration, Negotiation, Media Production, Automation, Post-Production, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurship, File Management, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 5.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular small business courses

  • Defining Strategic Business Leadership: University of Glasgow
  • Effective Business Writing: Logical Operations
  • AI For Business Productivity - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • English for Business B1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • AI-Powered Business Communication: Coursera
  • Quantitative Foundations for International Business: University of London
  • Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals: IMD - International Institute for Management Development
  • Business Intelligence and Competitive Analysis: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Mastering Business Essentials: Operations: Emory University
  • Strategic Management & Business Policy: EDUCBA

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