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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Model Training, Computer Vision, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Predictive Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    812 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, AI Personalization, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Performance Management, Business Ethics, AI Integrations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Project Management and Risk Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Risk Management Framework, Risk Appetite, Risk Mitigation, Agile Product Development, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Control, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Contingency Planning, Portfolio Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dubai College of Tourism

    Introduction to Hospitality Revenue Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Market Share, Hotel Operations, Hotels and Accommodations, Market Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Hospitality Management, Market Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Market Data, Benchmarking, Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Hospitality, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Technology Strategies, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Salesforce

    Representante de desarrollo de ventas de Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Development, Growth Mindedness, Oral Expression, Lead Generation, Time Management, Customer Relationship Management, Active Listening, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Enthusiasm, Constructive Feedback, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Sales Enablement, Social Skills, Interviewing Skills, Technical Sales, Storytelling

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Основы бизнес-стратегии

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Analysis, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Smarter Content Creation with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Content Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, Content Creation, Ideation, AI Personalization, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Brainstorming, Calendar Management, Search Engine Optimization

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced LLM Design: Retrieval, Context, and Prompts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Context Management, Vector Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Performance Metric, Machine Learning, Application Programming Interface (API), Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università Bocconi

    القيادة الدولية والسلوك التنظيمي

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Team Leadership, Mediation, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Team Management, Drive Engagement, Business Leadership, Behavior Management, International Relations, Leadership Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    124 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Investments, Finance, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Peer Review, Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, HubSpot CRM, Storytelling, B2B Sales, Business Marketing, Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Data Visualization Software, Customer Analysis, Performance Analysis, Salesforce, Business Intelligence, Business Communication, Analytics

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dubai College of Tourism

    Introduction to Budgeting for Events

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Events and Conferences, Cost Management, Return On Investment, Event Planning, Operating Budget, Cost Estimation, Cost Control, Cost Reduction, Event Management, Expense Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Revenue Management, Gross Profit, Financial Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers: Duke University
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Human Resources: Coursera
  • Project Management and Risk Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Hospitality Revenue Management: Dubai College of Tourism
  • Representante de desarrollo de ventas de Salesforce: Salesforce
  • Основы бизнес-стратегии: University of Virginia
  • Smarter Content Creation with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
  • Advanced LLM Design: Retrieval, Context, and Prompts: Packt
  • القيادة الدولية والسلوك التنظيمي: Università Bocconi
  • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University

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