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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


  • C

    Coursera

    SQL for Data Analysis and Business Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, MySQL Workbench, SQL, Data Cleansing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, MySQL, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Software, Report Writing, GitHub, Performance Tuning, Jupyter

    4.6 stars, 985 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (985) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    طرق تقييم الشركات | Business Valuation Approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Investment Management, Forecasting, Accounting, Business Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Performance Analysis

    4.7 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • H

    Howard University

    Foundations of Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Enterprise Application Management, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, Information Systems Security, E-Commerce, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Decision Support Systems, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Data Ethics, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management

    4.7 stars, 72 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (72) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    PowerPoint Storytelling for Business- Design & Present

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Visualization, Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, AI powered creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • H

    Howard University

    Introduction to Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Software, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Technologies, Solution Design, Customer Analysis, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Platforms, Digital Transformation, Management Information Systems, Business Solutions, Information Technology, Process Design, Cybersecurity, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 87 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (87) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    GenAI in Business: Strategies for Successful Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Communication Planning, Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Solution Design, Performance Metric, Risk Management, Experience Design, Risk Management Framework, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Process Design, Internal Communications, Business Strategy

    4.9 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Claude AI in Excel for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Financial Modeling, AI Enablement, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Modeling, AI Orchestration, Decision Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Excel Formulas, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Business, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Office, Interactive Learning, Data Management

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Measure ML Impact & Business Value

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Return On Investment, Model Evaluation, Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), A/B Testing, Performance Analysis, Analysis, Estimation, Product Management, Statistical Methods, Business, Stakeholder Communications, Power Electronics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Measurement, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, New Business Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Analysis, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Systems, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Systems Analysis, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    The Business of Product Management II

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Agile Product Development, Customer Retention, Product Planning, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Financial Statement Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Revenue Management, Business Metrics, Financial Statements, Brand Loyalty, Financial Acumen, Customer Engagement, Agile Methodology, Initiative and Leadership, Commercialization

    4.6 stars, 237 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (237) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    CertNexus

    Address Business Issues with Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Business Priorities, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Business Solutions, Business, Data Science, Business Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Data Literacy, Scope Management

    4.5 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Excel Essentials to Enhance Business Value

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Data Maintenance, Auditing, Analytics, Data Validation, Data Integrity

    4.4 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular small business courses

  • SQL for Data Analysis and Business Insights: Coursera
  • طرق تقييم الشركات | Business Valuation Approaches: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • PowerPoint Storytelling for Business- Design & Present: Packt
  • Introduction to Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • GenAI in Business: Strategies for Successful Execution: University of Michigan
  • Claude AI in Excel for Business Professionals: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Measure ML Impact & Business Value: Coursera
  • Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • The Business of Product Management II: Advancing Women in Tech

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