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Basic Accounting Courses

Basic accounting courses can help you learn financial statements, bookkeeping, budgeting, and tax preparation. You can build skills in analyzing financial data, managing cash flow, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like spreadsheets and accounting software, that support tracking expenses, generating reports, and ensuring accuracy in financial records.


Popular Basic Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Principles of UX/UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Web Design, UI Components, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes – the Essential Facts

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Exercise Science, Surgery, Health Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Biochemical Assays, Cell Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Mercados financieros

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Business Ethics, Investments, Finance, Financial Services, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Equities, Banking, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Leadership Studies, Underwriting, Non-Profit Accounting, Derivatives, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Insurance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Summary Statistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Histogram, Box Plots, Statistical Visualization, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Science and Research, Public Health, Sample Size Determination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Desktop Support, Unix Commands, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, Data Management, System Support, General Networking, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, Unix, Software Installation, Data Storage, Network Security, Network Support, Network Infrastructure

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Rocket Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Communication Systems, Mechanics, Telecommunications, Technical Communication, Physics, Environmental Monitoring

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Large Language Modeling, Auditing, LLM Application, Portfolio Risk, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Portfolio Management, Generative AI, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Financial Auditing, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Pre-Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Derivatives, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic accounting courses

  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation: Stanford University
  • Principles of UX/UI Design: Meta
  • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
  • Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
  • Mercados financieros: Yale University
  • Summary Statistics in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
  • Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification: IBM
  • Rocket Science for Everyone: Yale University
  • AI-Powered Finance: Forecasting, Planning & Reporting: Coursera

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