• 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: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Michigan State University

    Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Income Statement, Business Planning, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Team Management, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Recruitment Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Michigan State University

    Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Business Strategy, Product Development, Financial Forecasting, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Customer Analysis, Innovation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    182 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    Y

    Yale University

    مقدمة عن التفاوض: دليل استراتيجي لتصبح مُفاوضًا ذا مبادئ ومُقنعًا

    Skills you'll gain:

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Cape Town

    Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Case Studies, Professional Networking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising, Intellectual Property

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Market Research, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Performance Measurement, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Development, Needs Assessment, Social Work, Target Audience, Product Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Governance, Financial Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    اعمل بذكاء أكبر لا بجهد أكثر: إدارة الوقت الشخصي والمهني

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Planning, Delegation Skills, Resource Management, Expectation Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Personal Development, Prioritization, Overcoming Obstacles, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Sales

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    819 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera Instructor Network

    Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, New Product Development, Business Strategies, Design Thinking, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Brainstorming, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Business Process, Business Priorities, Business Research, Customer experience improvement, Prioritization, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Business Process, Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of New Mexico

    Entrepreneurial Strategic Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Business Economics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    324 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Meta

    إدارة وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media, Content Strategy, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Facebook, Branding, Content Management, Customer Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Entrepreneurship

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    295 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Creativity, Rapport Building, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    475 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Small Business learners also search

Beginner Business
Digital
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Digital Marketing
Social Entrepreneurship
Beginner Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing Projects
1234…587

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

  • Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth: Michigan State University
  • Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan: Michigan State University
  • مقدمة عن التفاوض: دليل استراتيجي لتصبح مُفاوضًا ذا مبادئ ومُقنعًا: Yale University
  • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
  • L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan: ESSEC Business School
  • اعمل بذكاء أكبر لا بجهد أكثر: إدارة الوقت الشخصي والمهني: University of California, Irvine
  • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action: University of California, Irvine
  • Entrepreneurial Strategic Management: University of New Mexico
  • إدارة وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي: Meta

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