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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Team Motivation, Conflict Management, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Willingness To Learn, Performance Management, Open Mindset, Leadership, Goal Setting, Organizational Structure, Lifelong Learning, Coordination, Diversity and Inclusion
★ 4.8 (6) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Waste Minimization, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Employee Engagement, Performance Measurement, Presentations
★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Lead Generation, B2B Sales, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Enterprise Sales, Closing (Sales), Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Inside Sales, Phone Sales, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Sales, Selling Techniques, Account Strategy, Sales Strategy, Sales Prospecting, Demand Generation
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software, Power BI, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Transformation, Timelines, Data Manipulation, Data Management
★ 4.7 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Planning, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Organizational Skills
★ 4.8 (139) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Driving engagement, Account Management, User Accounts, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Registration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Self Service Technologies, Customer Service, AI Personalization, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Support, Customer Communications Management, Customer Inquiries, AI Workflows, Customer experience improvement, Customer and Client Support, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Insights, Knowledge Transfer, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Collaboration, Telecommuting, Team Leadership, Team Management, Peer Review, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Team Building, Management Training And Development, Coaching, Smart Goals, Accountability Frameworks, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Trustworthiness, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Initiative and Leadership, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Environmental Issue, Personal Development, Visionary, Innovation, Decision Making, Empowerment, Collaboration, Goal Setting
★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Communication, Empowerment, Planning
★ 4.7 (118) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Planning, Professional Networking, Market Opportunities, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Personal Development, Market Research, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Gap Analysis, Trend Analysis
★ 4.1 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Advertising, Safety and Security, Cost Management, Security Management, Advertising Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Budget Management, Expense Management, Program Evaluation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Budgeting, Return On Investment, Communication Strategies
★ 4.7 (119) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months