Finance 101 courses can help you learn budgeting, financial analysis, investment strategies, and risk management. You can build skills in interpreting financial statements, conducting market research, and evaluating investment opportunities. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for accounting, and various financial analysis software, showing how these skills are applied in real-world financial decision-making.

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Independent Thinking, Data Literacy, Decision Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Behavioral Economics, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Cooperation, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Communication, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Bank Regulations, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Banking Services, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Compliance Reporting, Analysis, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Valuation, Gross Profit, Investments, Competitive Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Income Statement, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Financial Forecasting, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Google Sheets, Scheduling, Presentations, Data Visualization, Milestones (Project Management), Spreadsheet Software, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Product Planning, Marketing Budgets, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, New Product Development, Campaign Planning, Budgeting, Marketing Planning, Management Reporting, Business Communication, Business Writing, Presentations, Oral Expression, Project Documentation, Business Management, Project Performance, Internal Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Game Theory, Business Ethics, Production Process, Business, Cost Accounting, Economic Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Market Analysis, Business Management, Financial Systems, Revenue Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Strategic Decision-Making
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Access, Microsoft Copilot, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Reporting, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, ChatGPT, Model Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Auditing, Document Management, Auditing, Audit Planning, Accounting Records, Compliance Auditing, Document Control, File Management, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Research Design, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Experimentation, Neurology, Informed Consent, Market Research, Marketing, Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Accounting Software, Inventory Management, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, Payment Processing, Project Accounting, Invoicing, Payroll Processing, Vendor Management, Accounting, Cloud Security, Data Security, Order Processing, Purchasing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Investment Management, Forecasting, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Business Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Return On Investment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Policy, Financial Systems, Labor Law, Environmental Issue, Labor Compliance, Financial Policy, Labor Relations, International Finance, Financial Regulations, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Financial Regulation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Diplomacy, Economics, World History
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months