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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing Dynamics: Strategy & Case Studies

    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

    ★ 4.8 (72) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

    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

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Proposal Development, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Spreadsheet Software, Google Workspace, Presentations, Financial Acumen, Finance

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

  • P

    Packt

    Handling Difficult Conversations

    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

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    System Dynamics

    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

    ★ 4.4 (11) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Criatividade e Inovação Organizacional

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions, Culture Transformation, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Product Development, Automation

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Gold Market Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Digital Assets, Supply And Demand, Financial Regulations, Portfolio Risk, Financial Regulation, Banking, Return On Investment, Blockchain

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

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Expanda Seus Negócios com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Goal Setting

    ★ 5 (113) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Affiliate Marketing Course

    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

    ★ 4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Forensic Accounting: Detect, Investigate & Prevent Fraud

    Skills you'll gain: Investigation, Fraud detection, Specialized Accounting, Auditing, Litigation Support, Accounting, Report Writing, Employee Training, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Gestion de projet de Google

    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

    ★ 4.5 (65) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Major and Principal Gifts

    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

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

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

  • Digital Marketing Dynamics: Strategy & Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting : Starweaver
  • Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Handling Difficult Conversations: Packt
  • System Dynamics: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Criatividade e Inovação Organizacional: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Gold Market Foundations : Duke University
  • Expanda Seus Negócios com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
  • Affiliate Marketing Course: Simplilearn
  • Forensic Accounting: Detect, Investigate & Prevent Fraud: EDUCBA

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