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.

Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Performance marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Case Studies, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Digital Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Professional Development, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Professional Networking, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Proposal Development, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Spreadsheet Software, Google Workspace, Presentations, Financial Acumen, Finance
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Tactfulness, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Staff Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Flow Diagrams, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Diagram Design, Software Visualization, Market Dynamics, Business Modeling, Demand Planning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions, Culture Transformation, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Product Development, Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Digital Assets, Supply And Demand, Financial Regulations, Portfolio Risk, Financial Regulation, Banking, Return On Investment, Blockchain
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Performance marketing, Product Promotion, Content Marketing, Online Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media, Web Analytics, Blogs, Marketing Analytics, Professional Networking, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Investigation, Fraud detection, Specialized Accounting, Auditing, Litigation Support, Accounting, Report Writing, Employee Training, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Cost Management, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Team Management, Scope Management, Quality Management Systems, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Budget Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Report Writing, Change Management, Organizational Change
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Fundraising, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Drive Engagement, Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Closing (Sales), Relationship Management, Contract Compliance, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months