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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


  • A

    Adobe

    Build and Market Your Creative Business Using Adobe Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Express, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Cloud, Marketing, Campaign Management, Adobe Acrobat, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Digital Content, Client Services, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Emotional Intelligence, Business Planning, Target Market, Productivity, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, User Research, Target Audience, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategies, Financial Analysis, Branding, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Digital Marketing, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Emerging Technologies & Digital Business

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    Skillshare

    Your Solopreneur Strategy: Grow Your Business with Clarity

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Target Market, Business Planning, Smart Goals, Business Priorities, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Channel, Revenue Management, Business Strategies, Marketing Planning, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Market Research, User Research, Program Evaluation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Target Audience, Governance, Financial Forecasting, Fundraising

    4.5 stars, 122 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (122) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Income Features in ProfitBooks

    Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Order Entry, Sales Process, Order Processing, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Inventory Control, Small Business Accounting, Inventory Management System, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Cloud Security, Sales, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting, Finance

    4.6 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Grow Business Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Business Development, Case Studies, Strategic Partnership, B2B Sales, New Business Development, Sales Pipelines, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Demand Generation, Direct Selling, Sales Management, Brand Awareness, Market Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Business Model for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Operations, Persona Development, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Marketing Channel, Business Development, Business Strategies, Business, Case Studies, Design Strategies, Design, Decision Making, Web Design and Development, Test Case, Learning Strategies, Test Script Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Campaigns, Communication Strategies, Keyword Research, Social Media, Social Media Content, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Workflow Management, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Brand Strategy, Invoicing

    4.1 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Innovation, Target Market, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling, Business Strategies

    4.6 stars, 330 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Creating a Business of Your Own

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, User Feedback, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Lean Methodologies, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Business Planning, New Business Development, Market Research, Team Building, Business Development, Go To Market Strategy, Performance Measurement, Fundraising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing the Opportunity for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Ideation, Initiative and Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis

    4.4 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Build and Market Your Creative Business Using Adobe Tools: Adobe
  • Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner: Packt
  • Emerging Technologies & Digital Business: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Your Solopreneur Strategy: Grow Your Business with Clarity: Skillshare
  • L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan: ESSEC Business School
  • Income Features in ProfitBooks: Coursera
  • Grow Business Pipeline: Coursera
  • Business Model for Entrepreneurs: EDUCBA
  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: 28DIGITAL

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