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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


  • C

    Codio

    Object-Oriented C++: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Data Validation, Data Integrity, Computer Programming, Computer Science

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

  • S

    Starweaver

    Foundations of Financial Statement

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Bookkeeping, Balance Sheet, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting Records, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, Finance, Income Tax, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

    Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Technology Architecture, Business Continuity Planning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Contingency Planning, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Computer Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Human Factors (Security), Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.9 (54) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    As Competências do Especialista no Sucesso do Cliente

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Consultative Approaches, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Customer experience improvement, Organizational Structure, Market Data, Business Relationship Management, Business Modeling, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Solutions, Business Technologies, Active Listening, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Writing, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Business Writing, Job Analysis, Communication, Editing

    ★ 4.5 (133) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    AI Marketing with ChatGPT & Google Gemini

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Ads, Digital Marketing Tools, Advertising Campaigns, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Online Advertising, Email Automation, Meta Ads Manager, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, Blogs, ChatGPT, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Advertising, Content Marketing, Lead Generation, Copywriting, Facebook

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Coding User Interfaces with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design and Product, Web Design, Vibe coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Program Development, Generative AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    CMO Excellence: Leading Marketing Teams for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Operations, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Effectiveness, Growth Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, MarTech, Marketing Management, Brand Marketing, Marketing Planning, Initiative and Leadership, Brand Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Firewall, Security Software, Anomaly Detection, System Monitoring

    ★ 4.7 (459) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Mastering Power BI for Data Analytics & Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Cloud Security, Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Inventory and Warehousing, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Cloud Management, Advanced Analytics, Cloud-Based Integration, Data Management, Performance Measurement, Data Governance, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence Software, Business Reporting, Cloud Storage, Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate, Analyze, and Evaluate Accounting with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Auditing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Reconciliation, AI Integrations, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Transaction Processing, Process Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea un perfil para un trabajo soñado con Indeed

    Skills you'll gain: Registration, Professional Development, User Accounts

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Object-Oriented C++: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • Foundations of Financial Statement: Starweaver
  • CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control: Packt
  • As Competências do Especialista no Sucesso do Cliente: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews: Coursera
  • AI Marketing with ChatGPT & Google Gemini: LearnKartS
  • Coding User Interfaces with AI: University of Virginia
  • CMO Excellence: Leading Marketing Teams for Impact: Coursera
  • Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks: University of Colorado System
  • Mastering Power BI for Data Analytics & Storytelling: Edureka

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