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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


  • M

    Madecraft

    Creating a Business of Your Own

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, User Feedback, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Lean Methodologies, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brainstorming, Customer Insights, Business Planning, Team Building, Business Development, Go To Market Strategy, Performance Measurement, Product Development, A/B Testing, Recruitment Strategies, Fundraising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Global Business

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Business Leadership, Business, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Leadership, Business Management, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Innovation, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Chris Croft Training

    Entrepreneurship: MBA-level tips for business leaders

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Strategic Marketing, People Development, Operational Efficiency, Marketing Communications, Entrepreneurship, Talent Management, Sales Strategy, Growth Strategies, Sales Management, Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Planning, Leadership, Cash Flows, Leadership and Management, Finance, Personal Development, Price Negotiation, Strategic Leadership

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Accounting Software Mastery for Modern Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Vendor Management, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Software, Inventory and Warehousing, Payroll Processing, Accounting Records, Financial Reporting, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Administration, Business Reporting, Customer Data Management, Management Reporting, Payroll Systems, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Software, Business, Business Analysis

    4.5 stars, 130 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (130) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leading a Family Business

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Innovation, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Leadership and Management, Product Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Architecture, New Product Development, Ideation, People Development, Business Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Sales Presentations, Leadership Development

    4.3 stars, 61 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (61) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Launching Your Online Business: Strategies for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Customer Support, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Customer and Client Support, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Operations Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Relationship Building, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing

    4.6 stars, 307 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (307) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Network Design, IoT, and Small Business Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Network Routers, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, Computer Networking, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Wide Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Cloud-Based Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Mentalidad Emprendedora

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Solutions, Business Strategies, Business Architecture, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis

    4.8 stars, 261 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (261) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Ideation, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Business, Adaptability, Value Propositions, Prototyping, Growth Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Communication Strategies, Social Media, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding

    4.1 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Risk Analysis, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Needs Assessment

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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