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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    219 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    INSEAD

    Blockchain and Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Blockchain, Business Transformation, Business Leadership, Governance, Strategic Leadership, FinTech, Technology Strategies, Business, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Social Impact, Enterprise Architecture, Distributed Computing, Cost Reduction

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    426 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Financial Trading, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Machine Learning, Securities Trading, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Training, Market Trend, Market Data, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Correlation Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Metric

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    379 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Chronic Diseases

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    435 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Productivity Software, No-Code Development, Data Integration, Data Store, Data Modeling, Application Development, Case Studies, Business Solutions, Value Propositions, Security Controls

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Android Development, File I/O, Android (Operating System), Android Studio, Mobile Development, Data Persistence, Java Programming, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    801 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, IBM Cloud, Computing Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Endpoint Security

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    626 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    UiPath

    RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, Computing Platforms, Package and Software Management, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Software Versioning, Version Control, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    408 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lund University

    European Business Law: Competing in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Commercialization, Branding, Brand Strategy, Procurement, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Planning & Control with Oracle Primavera PPM Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Planning, Project Performance, Project Management Software, Cost Management, Project Portfolio Management, Budget Management, Performance Reporting, Expense Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Report Writing, Administration, System Configuration, Dependency Analysis, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Data Import/Export, Database Administration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    508 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Numerical Methods for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Computational Thinking, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    439 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets: Coursera
  • Blockchain and Business: INSEAD
  • Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance: New York Institute of Finance
  • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers: Vanderbilt University
  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath: UiPath
  • European Business Law: Competing in Europe: Lund University
  • Planning & Control with Oracle Primavera PPM Professional: Packt

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