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25 Best Small Business Courses Online

We compared 25 Small Business courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 5 come from a named university or institution, including University of Maryland, College Park, University of Cape Town and University of New Mexico. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $199.99
Providers
Coursera, Udemy, edX
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "small business" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    Advanced Network Design, IoT, and Small Business Solutions

    Offered by Packt

    This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the co...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    AI Empowerment for Small Businesses

    Offered by University of Maryland, College Park

    Welcome to our transformative course designed to guide small business owners and entrepreneurs through the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this journey, you will develop a comprehensive und...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate Grade B Lowest price here

    Build Drone Fishing Payload Release - start a small business

    With the wide spread of drones and their uses in many fields, the payload release mechanism has become one of the most important additions that let you take your drone to the next level.This mechanism is based essentiall...

    $19.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    AI Fluency for Non Techies - Small Businesses & Solopreneurs

    Are you a solopreneur, small business owner, or team member feeling overwhelmed by the rapid pace of AI? Do you see the potential of these tools but don't know where to start? This course is your fast-track to AI confide...

    $29.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Small Business Management and Marketing Essentials

    Why do Small Businesses Owners have such a difficult time becoming successful? What can we learn from the amount of failure with small business that we can apply to our own business aspirations? There are many reasons wh...

    $44.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Your Step by Step Guide to Instagram for Small Businesses

    Isn’t it about time that Instagram started to feel like it was working for your small business, and not the other way around?The Authentic Instagram Marketing for Small Businesses Course has been designed for small busin...

    $24.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    How to Become a Small Business Networking Ninja!

    In this course you will learn the 6 BASIC TOOLS and the 10 EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES of a MASTER SMALL BUSINESS NETWORKER. Most people who consider themselves great networkers are actually just great socializers. This course...

    $44.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Ella the Entrepreneur: Small Business 101

    Meet Ella, a driven entrepreneur who's taken the plunge into the world of baby diaper distribution. Ella's story is not just about diapers in cartons; it's a tale of financial strategy, smart investment, and calculated r...

    $24.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D University-backed

    Small Business: Growth and Management

    Offered by University of Cape Town

    In this course, you'll gain the confidence and strategic insights needed to effectively manage and grow your small business. It focuses on key aspects of entrepreneurship, helping you recognize opportunities and navigate...

  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    International Business II

    Offered by University of New Mexico

    This course, Introduction to the Global Business Environment II, focuses on managing organizations in the international economy. Building on Introduction to the Global Business Environment I, this second course focuses o...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Fundamentos Empresariales

    Offered by University of Pennsylvania

    En esta Especialización, desarrollarás técnicas elementales en el lenguaje de los negocios, que podrás usar para cambiar a una nueva carrera, comenzar o mejorar tu pequeño negocio, o aplicar en la escuela de negocios par...

    $79.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Business Foundations

    Offered by University of Pennsylvania

    In this Specialization, you’ll develop basic literacy in the language of business, which you can use to transition to a new career, start or improve your own small business, or apply to business school to continue your e...

    $79.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Productivity Simplified: Achieve Goals With Minimal Effort

    Offered by Skillshare

    By the end of this course, you will be able to define meaningful goals, organize and prioritize tasks with clarity, and design a weekly workflow that balances focused work with intentional downtime. In Productivity Simpl...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    An Introduction to Responsible AI for SMEs

    Offered by The University of Edinburgh

    The course is intended to equip Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and micros with a basic understanding of responsible AI innovation.

    $59.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Crea tu tienda online con WooCommerce

    Configura tu Web, hecha con WordPress, para convertirlo en una máquina de ventas.  Además, aprenderás los conceptos básicos necesarios y varias herramientas para dar poder a WooCommerce.Verás cómo configurar paso a...

    $79.99
    listed price
  16. 16
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Entrepreneurship and Business Life Coach Certification

    *Top-Rated Udemy Instructor with 1,000,000 Students + Earn an Official Life Coach Certification*Are you ready to learn and teach proven entrepreneurship skills? Do you want to coach your clients towards entrepreneurship...

    $199.99
    listed price
  17. 17
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    ChatGPT for Business Owners: Unlock AI to Boost Productivity

    Are you an overworked small business owner trying to keep up with daily tasks? Does it feel like there's never enough time in the day to get everything done? You're not alone, and there's a solution. Imagine having a dig...

    $24.99
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Entrepreneurship : Quit Your Boring 9-to-5 Job & Do Business

    Attention Entrepreneurs, Business Owners & Wealth Seekers!Finally, You'll Quit Your Boring 9-to-5 Job, Kick Off Your Own Business Successfully & Become a Wealthy Entrepreneur! Results That Speak for The...

    $199.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Fully Accredited-Perfume Course for Beginners 2026

    New! Alcohol-Free Perfume Foundations Ebook Added.Do you want to learn how to make your own perfume at home? Well, you're in the right place.Let's know a little about your instructor.Yahsheika Wilks is a serial entrepren...

    $199.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Shopify for Beginners: Design a Luxury Website & Store

    Master Shopify for Your Startup: Build and Launch Your Online StoreSetting up a Shopify store can feel overwhelming - so many settings, so much to figure out, and so little time when you are trying to get your business o...

    $19.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Manage Cash Flow

    It is a valuable technique for small business owners and students who want to study accounting courses.If you plan to start a small business, creating a cash flow statement is better even before the company begins. You m...

    $19.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Smart Retail Setup

    Are you a small business owner looking for a smart, affordable way to sell both online and in your physical shop? Do you want to manage everything from one place, without paying for expensive systems or hiring a web deve...

    $24.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Launch Your Online Business in 30 Days -No experience needed

    Welcome to “Launch Your First Online Offer in 30 Days” — your step-by-step roadmap to start your online business, even if you have zero tech or marketing experience.I’m so excited you’re here — because that means you’re...

    $24.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Design Packaging for Etsy using Affinity Designer V1

    Class DescriptionHello everyone welcome to my latest skillshare class. I’m Jen Lezan and I’ll be your teacher for this course. I’m a freelance graphic designer, illustrator and educator based out of the midwest and I run...

    $29.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    How to Create Your Business Budget

    When you own a business--any business--what you don't know can really hurt you.  This is why successful business owners estimate their expenses and cash inflows and review their budget on a regular basis.  In this course...

    $94.99
    listed price

Best Small Business Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Advanced Network Design, IoT, and Small Business Solutions Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
2 AI Empowerment for Small Businesses Coursera University of Maryland, College Park $49.00 View →
3 Build Drone Fishing Payload Release - start a small business Udemy $19.99 View →
4 AI Fluency for Non Techies - Small Businesses & Solopreneurs Udemy $29.99 View →
5 Small Business Management and Marketing Essentials Udemy $44.99 View →
6 Your Step by Step Guide to Instagram for Small Businesses Udemy $24.99 View →
7 How to Become a Small Business Networking Ninja! Udemy $44.99 View →
8 Ella the Entrepreneur: Small Business 101 Udemy $24.99 View →
9 Small Business: Growth and Management edX University of Cape Town View →
10 International Business II Coursera University of New Mexico $49.00 View →
11 Fundamentos Empresariales Coursera University of Pennsylvania $79.00 View →
12 Business Foundations Coursera University of Pennsylvania $79.00 View →
13 Productivity Simplified: Achieve Goals With Minimal Effort Coursera Skillshare $49.00 View →
14 An Introduction to Responsible AI for SMEs edX The University of Edinburgh $59.00 View →
15 Crea tu tienda online con WooCommerce Udemy $79.99 View →
16 Entrepreneurship and Business Life Coach Certification Udemy $199.99 View →
17 ChatGPT for Business Owners: Unlock AI to Boost Productivity Udemy $24.99 View →
18 Entrepreneurship : Quit Your Boring 9-to-5 Job & Do Business Udemy $199.99 View →
19 Fully Accredited-Perfume Course for Beginners 2026 Udemy $199.99 View →
20 Shopify for Beginners: Design a Luxury Website & Store Udemy $19.99 View →
21 Manage Cash Flow Udemy $19.99 View →
22 Smart Retail Setup Udemy $24.99 View →
23 Launch Your Online Business in 30 Days -No experience needed Udemy $24.99 View →
24 Design Packaging for Etsy using Affinity Designer V1 Udemy $29.99 View →
25 How to Create Your Business Budget Udemy $94.99 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 24 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera, Udemy and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 5 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Maryland, College Park, University of Cape Town and University of New Mexico — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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