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: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Storytelling, SQL, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Database Design, Data Security, Data Migration, Data Governance, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Store, Data Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Rapport Building, Composure, Adaptability, Creative Thinking, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Customer Engagement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Commercialization, Payment Processing and Collection, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Demand Generation, Private Equity, Cash Management, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Intercultural Competence, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Structure, Resource Utilization, Organizational Change, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
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

Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, General Accounting, Technical Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Finance, Business Mathematics, Investments, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing, Hospitality Management, Peer Review, Global Marketing, Marketing, Hospitality and Food Services, Hospitality, Brand Management, B2B Sales, Customer Service, Branding, Innovation, Guest Relations, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Management, Promotional Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Diversity Marketing, Growth Strategies, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Project Management Life Cycle, Decision Making, Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Motivational Skills, Recognizing Others, Professionalism, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Initiative and Leadership, Communication Strategies, Self-Motivation, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization, Data Synthesis, Market Research, Data Presentation, Proposal Writing, Data Storytelling, Business Research, Statistical Analysis, Presentations, Discussion Facilitation, Marketing Analytics, Storytelling, Research Reports, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, A/B Testing, Persuasive Communication, B2B Sales, Email Marketing, Business Writing, Sales, Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Content Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Performance Analysis, Community Outreach, Digital Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Team Leadership, Plan Execution, Scheduling, Conflict Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Teamwork, Project Management Office (PMO), Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Agile Product Development, Risk Management, Communication, Planning, Budgeting
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Finance, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks