• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Small Business

    Small Business Courses Online

    Learn small business management for entrepreneurial success. Understand business planning, finance, marketing, and operations.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
    Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.
    Graduate level learning within reach.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Small Business Course Catalog

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Camino a la Excelencia en Gestión de Proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Culture Transformation, Process Improvement, Project Management, Production Process, Process Mapping, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process, Value Engineering, Contract Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDUCBA

      Financial Modeling & Valuation with Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Working Capital, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Business Valuation, Standard Accounting Practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Reporting, Balance Sheet, Data Visualization, Capital Expenditure, Financial Modeling, Finance, Corporate Finance

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Institute for the Future

      Futures Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Visionary, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Creative Thinking, Action Oriented, Simulations, Optimism, Planning, Community Organizing, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Virtual Reality, Trend Analysis, Brainstorming, Empathy, Market Trend

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Mergers and Acquisitions

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Financial Statement Analysis, Intercompany Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Price Negotiation, Financial Accounting, Corporate Tax, Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Investments, Corporate Strategy, Financial Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      600 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Designing and Formatting a Presentation in PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Visualization, Editing, Writing, Graphic Design, Business Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      295 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      The Materiality of ESG Factors

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Case Studies, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Portfolio Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Investments, Business Ethics, Investment Management, Financial Data, Crisis Management, Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDUCBA

      Master Digital Marketing Strategy with Case Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Case Studies, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Facebook, LinkedIn, Business Strategy

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business, Labor Law, Business Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      259 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Preview
      Preview
      S

      Starweaver

      Customer Service Essentials: 20 Skills for Happy Clients

      Skills you'll gain: Service Recovery, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Conflict Management, Client Services, Hospitality, Friendliness, Professionalism, Teamwork, Composure, Coordination, Customer experience improvement, Collaboration, Personalized Service, Customer Relationship Building, Communication, Empathy, Active Listening

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Budgeting and Scheduling Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Estimation, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Project Management, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Budgeting, Resource Allocation, Resource Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Analyzing Market Attractiveness Using Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, New Product Development, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      122 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Columbia University

      Construction Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Construction Management, Real Estate, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Finance, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Business Mathematics, Strategic Partnership, Return On Investment, Feasibility Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Small Business learners also search

    Beginner Business
    Digital
    Marketing
    Entrepreneurship
    Digital Marketing
    Social Entrepreneurship
    Beginner Digital Marketing
    Digital Marketing Projects
    1…878889…577

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

    • Camino a la Excelencia en Gestión de Proyectos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Financial Modeling & Valuation with Excel: EDUCBA
    • Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
    • Mergers and Acquisitions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Designing and Formatting a Presentation in PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • The Materiality of ESG Factors: University of Pennsylvania
    • Master Digital Marketing Strategy with Case Studies: EDUCBA
    • Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Customer Service Essentials: 20 Skills for Happy Clients: Starweaver
    • Budgeting and Scheduling Projects: University of California, Irvine

    Skills you can learn in Entrepreneurship

    Innovation (38)
    Modeling (25)
    Business Model (18)
    Plan (16)
    Investment (15)
    Market (economics) (15)
    Product (12)
    Planning (11)
    Social Entrepreneurship (10)
    Strategic Management (10)
    Business Plan (9)
    Business Strategy (6)

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Analytics
    • Digital Marketing
    • English Speaking
    • Generative AI (GenAI)
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • Project Management
    • Python

    Certificates & Programs

    • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
    • Google Data Analytics Certificate
    • Google IT Support Certificate
    • Google Project Management Certificate
    • Google UX Design Certificate
    • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
    • IBM Data Science Certificate
    • Machine Learning Certificate
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
    • UI / UX Design Certificate

    Industries & Careers

    • Business
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Education & Teaching
    • Engineering
    • Finance
    • Healthcare
    • Human Resources (HR)
    • Information Technology (IT)
    • Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
    • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Preparing for the PMP Certification
    • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
    • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • Share your Coursera learning story

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok