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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, Google Workspace, User Accounts, Marketing
★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Software, Small Data, Decision Making, Big Data
★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Marketing, Content Creation, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Strategies, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Automation, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing Tools, Email Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Control, Lean Six Sigma, Plot (Graphics), Quality Monitoring, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, R Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Case Studies, Sustainable Business, Business Planning, New Business Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Non-Verbal Communication, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Positivity, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development
★ 4.4 (14) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Communication, Leadership Development, Performance Measurement, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Performance Metric, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Rapport Building, Influencing, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Executive Presence, Program Management, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams
★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Business, Materials Management, Procurement, Sustainable Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Occupational Health, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis
★ 4.8 (92) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Performance Metric, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Project Planning, Business Metrics, Business Process, Pareto Chart, Business Priorities, Waste Minimization, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Human Resource Policies, AI literacy, Labor Relations, Workforce Management, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Automation, Employee Relations, Client Services, Accountability Frameworks, Job Analysis, Policy Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Content Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Digital Marketing Tools, Driving engagement, Generative AI
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months