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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


  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Agile Project Management, Storytelling, Team Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Real-World Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Integration, A/B Testing, Data Import/Export, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Git (Version Control System), Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Version Control, GitHub, Social Media Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Apply Cost Accounting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Verbinde Tools in Slack miteinander

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Coordinating, Consolidation, Organizational Skills, Workflow Management, People Management, Business Communication, Business Process Management, Business Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Automation, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    114 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Strategic Digital Marketing: Digital Marketing Channels

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Online Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Channel, Marketing Strategies, Social Media, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Analytical Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Benutze Facebook für Marketing von Kleinunternehmen

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Content Scheduling, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Content, Marketing Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Content Development and Management, Target Audience, Driving engagement, Advertising Campaigns, Business Marketing, Web Presence

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Communication Strategies, Visionary, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Communication, Executive Presence, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Rapport Building, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Mastering Digital Communication: Effective Online Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Crisis Management, Driving engagement, Digital Communications, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Content, Communication Planning, Communication, Data Ethics, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Customer Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Team Building, Trustworthiness, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Scientific Methods, Behavior Management, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    RStudio for Six Sigma - Process Capability

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Business Metrics, R Programming, Benchmarking, Data Import/Export

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Strategic Digital Marketing: Digital Marketing Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Content Strategy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Content, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Marketing, Persuasive Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Environmental Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Python for Real-World Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Analyze & Apply Cost Accounting Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Verbinde Tools in Slack miteinander: Coursera
  • Foundations of Computer Science: LearnQuest
  • Strategic Digital Marketing: Digital Marketing Channels: University of Arizona
  • Benutze Facebook für Marketing von Kleinunternehmen: Coursera
  • Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success: Coursera
  • Mastering Digital Communication: Effective Online Engagement: Starweaver
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

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