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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Software QA & Test Automation Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Postman API Platform, JUnit, Test Automation, API Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Tools, Test Script Development, Quality Assurance, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, Automation, Data Validation, Performance Testing, Test Case, Agile Methodology, Integration Testing, Debugging, Javascript

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Research, Laboratory Experience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Building and Managing Superior Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Peer Review, Training Programs, Professional Development, Goal Setting, AI literacy, Personal Development, Job Analysis, Quality Assessment, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Program Standards, Branding, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    150 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a presentation with Microsoft SWAY

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Design, Microsoft 365

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Vibe Coding Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Integrations, Computer Programming Tools, No-Code Development, Systems Integration, Program Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Design Research para Estratégia e Inovação

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Research, Innovation, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Service Design, Organizational Strategy, Creativity, Storyboarding, Product Development, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Customer Insights

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a custom workflow in Wrike

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Dashboard, Project Management Software, Process Design, Project Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Starweaver

    Conflict Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Team Collaboration, Composure, Communication Strategies, Safety Culture, Communication, Self-Awareness, Advocacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الدخل القومي | National Income

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Demand Planning, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, International Finance, Business Economics, Policy Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Application Deployment, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Dashboard, Data Access, Force.com, Process Design, Application Design, Application Development, Cloud Deployment, No-Code Development, User Accounts, User Provisioning, UI Components, Business Process Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Business Logic, User Interface (UI)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Florida

    Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physical Stamina, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physiology, Coaching, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Planning, Human Musculoskeletal System

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    An Employee's Guide to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Remote Access Systems, Cyber Governance, Telecommuting, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Human Factors (Security), Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software QA & Test Automation Engineering: Coursera
  • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Building and Managing Superior Skills: The State University of New York
  • Create a presentation with Microsoft SWAY: Coursera
  • Vibe Coding Fundamentals: University of Colorado System
  • Design Research para Estratégia e Inovação: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Create a custom workflow in Wrike: Coursera
  • Conflict Management Essentials : Starweaver
  • الدخل القومي | National Income: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Prep: LearnKartS

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