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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


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    Madecraft

    Writing Emails People Want to Read

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Copywriting, Newsletters, Business Writing, Persuasive Communication, Customer Engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Writing, Driving engagement, Storytelling, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Communication Strategies, Blogs, Lead Generation, Target Audience, Business Metrics, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Chris Croft Training

    Practical Project Management - Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Controls, Milestones (Project Management), Project Scoping, Project Design, Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Portfolio Management, Project Estimation, Project Performance, Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Mastering Communication, Persuasion, and Buyer Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sales Presentation, Active Listening, Selling Techniques, Conflict Management, General Sales Practices, Persuasive Communication, Sales, Sales Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Sales Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Drive Engagement, Relationship Management, Overcoming Objections, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Strategic Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Madecraft

    Habits to Win Every Day

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Habit Formation, Motivational Skills, Growth Mindedness, Productivity, Mental Concentration, Follow Through, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Persistence, Open Mindset, Resilience, Accountability, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development Project: Random Person Generator

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Program Development, Mockups, Test Script Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Test Case

    4.4 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Report Results Clearly

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Report Writing, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Metric, Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Concision

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Optimize Posts and Ads

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Copywriting, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Scheduling, Social Media Marketing, Paid media, Content Strategy, Brand Strategy, Digital Advertising

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    AI CERTs

    AI For Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Operational Performance Management, Business Reporting, Operational Efficiency, Business Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Information Privacy, Data Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Email Marketing Analytics & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Content Performance Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Performance Reporting, Performance Analysis, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Email Security, Market Data, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Strategic Marketing, Search Engine Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    GenAI for Risk Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Ethics, Business Risk Management, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Compliance Management, AI Integrations, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Mitigation

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Measure Campaign Lift with Brand Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Advertising, Branding, Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Business Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Survey Creation, Performance Measurement, Target Audience, Data Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Giving Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback, Pedagogy, Recognizing Others, Open Mindset, Empowerment, Active Listening, Motivational Skills, Coaching, Communication Strategies

    4.7 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Writing Emails People Want to Read: Madecraft
  • Practical Project Management - Complete Guide: Chris Croft Training
  • Mastering Communication, Persuasion, and Buyer Engagement: Sage Publications
  • Habits to Win Every Day: Madecraft
  • Test-Driven Development Project: Random Person Generator: LearnQuest
  • Report Results Clearly: Coursera
  • Optimize Posts and Ads: Coursera
  • AI For Data Analysts: AI CERTs
  • Email Marketing Analytics & Optimization: Coursera
  • GenAI for Risk Management Essentials: Coursera

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