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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


  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    FAIR Institute

    Foundations of Cyber Risk Management and FAIRâ„¢

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Cyber Risk, Risk Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Governance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Priorities, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Strategic Prioritization, Compliance Reporting, Management Reporting, Strategic Leadership, Business Communication

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo efectivo: desarrollo de habilidades directivas

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Initiative and Leadership, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Prioritization, Business Leadership, Innovation, Team Performance Management, Professionalism, Crisis Management, Delegation Skills

    ★ 4.9 (100) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Orçamento e Cronograma de Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Project Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Quality Management, Estimation, Milestones (Project Management), Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Timelines, Quality Management Systems, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Resource Utilization, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Dependency Analysis, Accountability Frameworks

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

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Proyecto Final - Programa Especializado en Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Analysis, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Media Buying, Social Media Content, Performance Analysis, Digital Brand Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Planning, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Online Advertising

    ★ 4.9 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    English for City Life and Weather

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Business Modeling, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Leadership and Management, Operational Excellence

    ★ 4.7 (82) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Risk Management and Financial Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Proposal Development, Risk Analysis, Finance, Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making

    ★ 4.6 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing Design with Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Event Marketing, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Product Promotion, Design, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement

    ★ 4.7 (224) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Emory University

    Marketing Channel Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Marketing Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, B2B Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Auditing, Resource Allocation

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Retrieval and Search Engines

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Web Scraping, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.5 (965) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Project Management, Project Coordination, Coordinating, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Leadership and Management, Project Management Software, Calendar Management, Project Implementation, Collaborative Software, Delegation Skills, Workflow Management, Productivity, Productivity Software, Data Management, Business Software

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

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

  • Material Behavior: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Foundations of Cyber Risk Management and FAIRâ„¢: FAIR Institute
  • Liderazgo efectivo: desarrollo de habilidades directivas: Universidad de Palermo
  • Orçamento e Cronograma de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Proyecto Final - Programa Especializado en Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
  • English for City Life and Weather: Arizona State University
  • Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Risk Management and Financial Theory: Duke University
  • Marketing Design with Easil: Coursera
  • Marketing Channel Benefits: Emory University

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