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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

    Relationship & Communication Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, B2B Sales, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Rapport Building, Composure, Relationship Management, Business Relationship Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sales, Relationship Building, Writing, Communication, Business Communication, Generative AI Agents, Communication Strategies, Negotiation, Active Listening

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Leading Through Complexity, Change And Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Business Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Change, Initiative and Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Stakeholder Management, Business Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Why is it Hard to Innovate? - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Commercialization, Organizational Structure, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Regulatory Requirements, Operational Efficiency, Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Regulatory Affairs, Resource Utilization, Resource Allocation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Professional Skills for the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Open Mindset, Independent Thinking, Empathy, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Culture Transformation, Lifelong Learning, Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (4.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, SQL, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, Data Store, Generative AI, Python Programming, Data Security

    ★ 4.6 (62K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Cash Flows, Business Analytics

    ★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Professional Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Oral Expression, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Growth Mindedness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Professional Development, Executive Presence, Target Audience

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Fundamentos: La Evolución de los Estadios en la Era Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Facility Management, Economic Development, Revenue Management, Sustainable Business, Data Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Architectural Design, Community Development, Innovation, Operational Excellence, Business Modeling, Internet Of Things, AI Integrations, Network Infrastructure, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Report Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Constructive Feedback

    ★ 4.3 (457) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Text Mining, Portfolio Risk, Applied Machine Learning, Asset Management, Network Analysis, Investments, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Return On Investment, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Market Data, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Finance, Risk Management

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • H

    HRCI

    Foundations of HR Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Vendor Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Correspondence, People Analytics, Vendor Relationship Management, Labor Compliance, Workforce Management, Management Reporting, Internal Communications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Communication, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Managing and Motivating Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Delegation Skills, Team Motivation, Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, Coaching, Team Management, Team Building, Prioritization, Self-Motivation, Accountability, Expectation Management, Behavioral Management, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, Strategic Prioritization, Leadership, Business Management, Business Leadership, Performance Improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular small business courses

  • Relationship & Communication Mastery: Coursera
  • Leading Through Complexity, Change And Inclusion: The Expert Academy
  • Why is it Hard to Innovate? - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Professional Skills for the Workplace: University of California, Davis
  • IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI: IBM
  • Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera: IESE Business School
  • Professional Public Speaking: Madecraft
  • Fundamentos: La Evolución de los Estadios en la Era Digital: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
  • Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning: EDHEC Business School

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