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.

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Finance, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Finance, Governance, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Procurement, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Empathy, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Risk Management, Human Centered Design, Decision Making, User Research, Risk Control, Diversity and Inclusion, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Dashboard Creation, Presentations, Dashboard, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience, Decision Making, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies, Business Transformation, Automation, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Product Design, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising Sales, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Lead Generation, Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Process Engineering, Cost Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Budget Management, Engineering Management, Process Design, Project Coordination, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Budgeting, Engineering Design Process, Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Modeling, Occupational Safety And Health, Project Planning, Operational Excellence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Return On Investment, Finance, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, General Finance, Investment Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Risk Analysis, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Equities, Balance Sheet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Developing Training Materials, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Classroom Management, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Financial Planning, Investments, Decision Making, General Finance, Portfolio Management, Behavioral Economics, Investment Management, Private Equity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Anthropic Claude, Process Mapping, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Google Gemini, Consulting, Process Optimization, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Process Improvement and Optimization, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Microsoft Copilot, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering, Change Management, Quality Assurance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Pivot Tables And Charts, Market Intelligence, Surveys, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Dashboard Creation, Google Analytics, Looker (Software), Business Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Market Research, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Power BI, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, SQL
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months