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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

    Analyze Multimodal AI for Business Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Executive Presence, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Support Systems, AI literacy, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Data Synthesis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Creating Business Value with Data and Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Architecture, Data Governance, Cloud Storage, Dashboard Creation, Data Strategy, Data Storage, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Statistical Visualization, Data Management, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Ad Hoc Reporting, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence Software

    4.6 stars, 481 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (481) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ISO 22301:2019 and Business Continuity Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Compliance Management, Disaster Recovery, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Audit Planning, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Resource Planning, Business Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Leadership, Incident Response, Performance Improvement, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Workforce Planning, Resilience, Record Keeping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Personal Development And Business Productivity - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Empathy, Strategic Decision-Making, Productivity, Decisiveness, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Logical Reasoning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Prioritization, Personal Development, Critical Thinking

    4.2 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    IT for Business: Digital Transformation Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, IT Management, Operational Efficiency, IT Service Management, Contract Management, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Governance, Service Management, Business Strategy, Service Design, Innovation, Strategic Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Business Analytics with Excel: Intermediate to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Excel Macros, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Excel Formulas, Model Optimization, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    No-Code AI for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Make.com, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Data Ethics, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Agentic Workflows, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, Process Flow Diagrams, AI Orchestration, No-Code Development, Agentic systems, Model Deployment, Risking, AI Enablement, Business Priorities, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence

    3.9 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Define SMART KPIs: Measure Business Success

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Accountability, Goal Setting, Management Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Leadership and Management, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Content Creation, Market Opportunities, AI Integrations, Business Transformation, New Business Development, Content Development and Management

    4.7 stars, 308 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Content Marketing, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Analysis, Web Presence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Excel Dashboards for Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Performance Analysis, Excel Formulas, People Analytics, Compensation Analysis, Payroll, Trend Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Data Integration, Database Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Internet Of Things, Incident Response, Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, IT Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Human Factors (Security), Business Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Mobile Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Systems Security

    4.5 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (2.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular small business courses

  • Analyze Multimodal AI for Business Insights: Coursera
  • Creating Business Value with Data and Looker: Google Cloud
  • ISO 22301:2019 and Business Continuity Management: Packt
  • Personal Development And Business Productivity - 2026: Alex Genadinik
  • IT for Business: Digital Transformation Strategy: Packt
  • Business Analytics with Excel: Intermediate to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • No-Code AI for Business Professionals: Board Infinity
  • Define SMART KPIs: Measure Business Success: Coursera
  • Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth: IBM
  • Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success: Packt

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