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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


  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    As Competências do Líder Exponencial

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Digital Transformation, Growth Strategies, Agile Product Development, New Business Development, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Strategy, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Analysis, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Analysis Software, Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytical Skills, Business Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Business Research, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Market Research and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Management, User Research, Product Development, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Essential Online Collaboration Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Team Motivation, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Telecommuting, Rapport Building, Team Performance Management, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Relationship Building

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Rapport Building, Business Consulting, Relationship Management, Consulting, Social Skills, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Amazon Web Services, Adaptability, Technical Consulting, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Branding, Project Management, Brand Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Access for Office 365: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Access, Database Design, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Databases, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Access, Data Entry, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Query Languages, User Interface (UI), Productivity Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Present Compelling Data Stories with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Peer Review, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Presentations, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Financial Reporting, User Feedback, Business, Stakeholder Communications, Case Studies, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IE Business School

    Value Creation for Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Strategic Sourcing, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Decision Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Supplier Management, Purchasing, Consolidation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Moda&Design a Milano: circolarità e competenze.

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Packaging and Labeling, Social Impact, Workforce Development, Training and Development, Merchandise Maintenance, Professional Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, Tax, International Relations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    The Manager-of-Managers Playbook

    Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Executive Presence, Matrix Management, Team Performance Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Crisis Management, Team Building, Project Management, Leadership, Employee Coaching, Influencing, Leadership Development, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Development, Strategic Communication, Change Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Microsoft OneNote (Desktop App)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Outlook, Collaborative Software, Document Management, File Management, Content Management, Version Control, Data Sharing, Microsoft Excel, Journals, Data Integration, Spreadsheet Software, Data Import/Export

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • As Competências do Líder Exponencial: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Data Analysis: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Microsoft
  • Essential Online Collaboration Skills: Coursera
  • Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant: Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Access for Office 365: Part 1 : Logical Operations
  • Present Compelling Data Stories with Excel: Coursera
  • Value Creation for Corporate Strategy: IE Business School
  • Moda&Design a Milano: circolarità e competenze.: Università Bocconi
  • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University

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