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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


  • N

    Northeastern University

    Business Process Engineering Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Mapping, Scaled Agile Framework, Business Systems Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Process Management, Process Design, Process Development, Process Analysis, Agile Project Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Agile Methodology, Business Solutions, Agile Product Development, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Optimization, Performance Improvement, Operational Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Open University

    Understanding the need for a sustainable business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Business Architecture, Complex Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Business Modeling, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Financial Analysis and Business Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Performance Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Financial Data, Predictive Analytics, Performance Improvement, Analysis, Business Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Operational Analysis, Analytics, Business Analysis Tools, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Administration, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Business Law: Employment, Securities, and Emerging Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Labor Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Risk Management Framework, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Labor Law, Risk Management, Export Control, Regulatory Requirements, Commercial Laws, Occupational Safety And Health, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • T

    Total Seminars

    Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Management, Compliance Management, Business Continuity, Enterprise Security, Digital Forensics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Governance, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Computer Security, Security Software, Change Management, Security Testing, Security Awareness, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Business Administration | iMBA

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Agile Methodology, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Data Visualization, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Financial Auditing, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Data Storytelling

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    Business and Consumer Activity and Confidence (US)

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Business Metrics, Financial Trading, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Economics, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Data, Forecasting, Financial Policy

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Business Strategy and New Venture Design

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements, Market Opportunities, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, New Business Development, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Management, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Team Building, Health Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Advanced Prompt Engineering for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Security, AI Workflows, Return On Investment, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Decision Intelligence, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Business Technologies, Organizational Skills, Business Analysis, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Guerrilla Marketing Strategies for Business Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Driving engagement, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement, Competitive Analysis, Promotions and Campaigns, Strategic Marketing, Brand Awareness, Promotional Strategies, Brand Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Budgets, Brand Strategy, Ideation, Product Promotion

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business Process Engineering Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Understanding the need for a sustainable business: The Open University
  • Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future: University of Leeds
  • Foundations of Financial Analysis and Business Performance: John Wiley & Sons
  • Business Law: Employment, Securities, and Emerging Trends: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Analyze Multimodal AI for Business Insights: Coursera
  • Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response: Total Seminars
  • Master of Business Administration | iMBA: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Business and Consumer Activity and Confidence (US): Interactive Brokers
  • Healthcare Business Strategy and New Venture Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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