Entrepreneurship & Ownership
Programs and platforms focused on business ownership, operations, acquisition, and the decision-making skills required to run an independent operation.
Acquire.com Buying Guides
Resource LibraryResource library focused on buying and evaluating online businesses.
Contrarian Thinking Acquisition Foundations
Acquisition ProgramAcquisition-focused education program for buying and operating businesses.
Coursera
Learning PlatformProvider of business, entrepreneurship, operations, and leadership coursework.
ed2go
Training MarketplaceMarketplace with small business, entrepreneurship, and management training programs.
HubSpot Academy
Academy PlatformFree business training destination for sales, marketing, CRM, and service workflows.
SMBootcamp
Education ProgramProgram focused on small business acquisition and ownership education.
Teachable
Course PlatformPlatform used by independent operators and educators to publish business training.
Udemy Business
Business Learning PlatformBusiness learning destination covering management, operations, and functional skills.
AI, Digital & Creative Skills
Learning platforms and programs for building skills in artificial intelligence, digital tools, and creative applications relevant to independent business operations.
The AI Blueprint: From Hustle to High-Growth Empire
AI Business Growth ProgramComprehensive AI-powered business growth program for scaling from side hustle to full enterprise.
Coding Bootcamps on Teachable
Platform CategoryTeachable-hosted coding and technical training storefronts.
Coursera
Learning PlatformPlatform with role-based and technical training across digital skill categories.
HubSpot Academy
Academy PlatformPlatform for digital marketing, CRM, and sales skill development.
Skillshare
Skills PlatformPlatform with classes in design, video, freelancing, and creator skills.
Teachable
Course PlatformPlatform hosting many digital-skill and creator-led training programs.
The GPT Creator Club
AI Content Creation CommunityMembership community for learning to create and monetize content using GPT and AI tools.
Certification, Trade Skills, Licensing & Exam Prep
Training platforms, certification providers, licensing resources, and exam preparation programs across healthcare, trades, software, and professional fields.
IAHP - Certified Hydroseeding Professional (CHP)
Industry CertificationThe CHP (Certified Hydroseeding Professional) credential from the International Association of Hydroseeding Professionals is the industry-recognized standard for the trade. Covers soil science, seed characteristics, machine operation, and hydraulic application methods.
AAPC
Certification ProviderTraining and certification provider for medical coding and billing roles.
Coding Bootcamps on Teachable
Platform CategoryPlatform entry point for coding bootcamps and technical training providers.
Coursera
Learning PlatformOnline learning platform with courses, certificates, and career-oriented programs.
CPC Practice Exam - Medical Coding Study Guide
Medical Coding Certification PrepStudy guide and practice exams for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) medical coding certification.
ed2go
Training MarketplaceMarketplace for online workforce, career, and continuing education programs.
Guide to Passing the Professional Licensing Exam
Professional Exam PrepStudy guide and preparation resource for professional licensing and certification examinations.
Human Anatomy & Physiology Course
Healthcare Education CourseComprehensive human anatomy and physiology course for healthcare students and professionals.
HubSpot Academy
Certification PlatformPlatform with product and workflow certifications across marketing and sales.
How to Become an Auto Finance and Insurance Manager
Career Training CourseTraining course for entering the automotive finance and insurance management career field.
QuickBooks Training / ProAdvisor
Software TrainingTraining and certification path for QuickBooks and bookkeeping work.
ALOA Certifications
Certification ProviderLocksmith certification programs including Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL), Certified Professional Locksmith (CPL), and Certified Master Locksmith (CML).
ALOA Education
Trade EducationLocksmith training including fundamentals courses, webinars, and over 200 continuing education classes annually for working and aspiring locksmiths.
AWS Certified Welder Program
Certification ProviderPerformance-based welding certification testing skills across structural steel, pipelines, sheet metal, and chemical refinery applications. Open to anyone with welding ability.
AWS Education
Trade EducationAmerican Welding Society training programs including in-person, online instructor-led, and self-paced learning options for welders at all experience levels.
NACPB
Certification ProviderNational Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers offering bookkeeping, payroll, and QuickBooks certifications for bookkeeping professionals.
AIPB
Certification ProviderAmerican Institute of Professional Bookkeepers offering the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) designation covering bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and QuickBooks.
McKissock Learning
CE PlatformContinuing education courses for real estate agents, appraisers, home inspectors, and mortgage professionals, with state-approved credit tracked toward license renewal.
The CE Shop
Real Estate CE PlatformOnline continuing education and exam prep for real estate agents and brokers, with state-approved courses for license renewal across most US states.
ICC - International Code Council
Codes, Certification and CE BodyCertification, continuing education, and code training for contractors, building inspectors, plans examiners, and code officials. ICC certifications are recognized by jurisdictions across the US.
PDH Academy
CE PlatformProfessional development hour (PDH) courses for licensed engineers, architects, and contractors, with state board-approved credit available for license renewal.
Auto Trades - Certification & Licensing
National certification bodies and licensing standards organizations for automotive service technicians.
ASE - Automotive Service Excellence
Certification BodyThe independent certification standard for auto repair technicians, required by most professional shop networks and widely recognized by customers and insurers.
Beauty & Wellness - Certification & Licensing
National certification bodies and licensing standards organizations for massage therapists, estheticians, cosmetologists, and barbers.
Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
Licensing BodyAdministers the MBLEx licensing exam used in 46 of 49 regulated US states, making it the gateway organization for any massage therapist starting a licensed practice.
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage (NCBTMB)
Certification BodyAwards the BCTMB advanced credential for massage professionals, distinguishing experienced practitioners and supporting healthcare referral network integration.
NCEA - National Coalition of Estheticians Association
Certification and DirectoryAwards the highest voluntary national credential for estheticians in the US and maintains a consumer-facing directory connecting independent estheticians with clients.
NIC - National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology
Licensing Standards BodyNational testing and licensing standards body for cosmetology, esthetics, nail, and barber licensing, with a national license portability database for multi-state operators.
CE Broker
CE Tracking PlatformContinuing education tracking and course marketplace for state-licensed professionals including massage therapists, cosmetologists, estheticians, and other regulated occupations across participating states.
NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certification and CE BodyCertification and continuing education for personal trainers, fitness nutrition coaches, and wellness professionals. The NASM-CPT is among the most widely held credentials in the fitness industry.
ACE - American Council on Exercise
Certification and CE BodyNationally accredited certification and continuing education for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and health coaches. ACE credentials are recognized across commercial, independent, and medical fitness settings.
Counseling & Coaching - Certification & Licensing
National certification bodies, credentialing organizations, professional associations, and licensure resources for licensed counselors, life coaches, and wellness coaches.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Certification BodyPrimary national certification body for professional counselors, awarding the NCC credential accepted in all 50 states with specialty certifications in clinical, addictions, and school counseling.
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Professional AssociationLargest professional membership organization for licensed counselors with state-by-state licensure guides, the Counseling Compact for multi-state practice, and continuing education resources.
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Credentialing BodyGlobal gold standard credentialing body for professional coaches with three credential levels and a public Credentialed Coach Finder directory for client acquisition.
National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)
Certification BodyAwards the NBC-HWC credential, the most medically recognized certification for health and wellness coaches operating in healthcare-adjacent private practices.
Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE)
Credentialing BodyAwards the Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential for counselors and behavioral health professionals who operate coaching services alongside or within a private practice.
Counseling Compact
Interstate LicensureInterstate licensure compact allowing licensed professional counselors to practice across member states under a single license, directly relevant to telehealth-based private practices.
ASL Education and Training
State-based ASL learning, interpreter education, certification preparation, and continuing education pathways.
ASL Education and Training
State-Based DirectoryBrowse state-based ASL learning and interpreter education resources, including program-search and certification-prep entry points.