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.

Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Market Analysis, Innovation, Target Market, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Relationship Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Making, Business Ethics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Employee Coaching, Employee Onboarding, Training Programs, Recruitment, New Hire Orientations, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Creativity, Organizational Structure, Drive Engagement, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Personalized Service, Customer Communications Management, Web Presence, Drive Engagement, Branding, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, HubSpot CRM, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Building, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Development, Sales Process, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Relationship Management, Dashboard, Campaign Management, Service Level Agreement, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Performance Reporting, Business Metrics, Email Marketing, Strategic Prioritization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, User Research, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Sales Presentations, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Business Research, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Oral Expression, Product Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Keyword Research, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Customer Engagement, Thought Leadership, Customer Relationship Building, Promotional Strategies, Content Management Systems, Business Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Advertising, User Accounts, Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Account Management, Paid media, Customer Communications Management, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Order Entry, Sales Process, Order Processing, Accounting Software, Customer Relationship Management, Inventory Control, Small Business Accounting, Inventory Management System, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Cloud Security, Sales, Amazon Web Services, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Accounting, Finance
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Social Media Content, Promotional Materials, Shared Media, Social Media, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Marketing, Email Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Business Communication, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours