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: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Online Advertising, Web Presence, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Content Creation, Content Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Encryption, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Community Outreach, Community Development, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Development, Thought Leadership, Social Impact, Leadership Development, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Storage, Cloud Engineering, Data Store, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, SQL, NoSQL, Data Processing, Cloud Solutions, Analytics, Process Optimization, Data Modeling, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Interviewing Skills, User Research, Persona Development, Product Development, Innovation, User Centered Design, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Business Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Accountability Frameworks, Governance, Program Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Solution Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Creativity, Collaboration, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ISC2
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Continuous Monitoring, Cloud Computing, Data Migration, Cloud Security, Security Management, Cloud Platforms, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Vendor Contracts, Contingency Planning, Risk Management, Service Level Agreement, Governance, Vendor Management, Business Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Reporting Services, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Deployment, Microsoft SQL Servers, Report Writing, SQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Sharing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Stakeholder Management, Performance Metric, User Feedback, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Reporting, Jira (Software), Management Reporting, Constructive Feedback, Information Architecture, Data Storytelling, Report Writing, Prioritization, Communication, Communication Strategies, Collaborative Software, Content Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Web Presence, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Digital Communications, E-Commerce, Sales Strategy, Web Analytics, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Financial Trading, Mortgage Loans, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Derivatives, Risk Management, Cash Flows
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months