Cost accounting courses can help you learn budgeting, variance analysis, cost allocation, and performance measurement. You can build skills in analyzing financial data, preparing cost reports, and making informed pricing decisions. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for tracking expenses, and specialized software for cost management, which help you apply your knowledge in real-world business scenarios.

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Spreadsheet Software, Vendor Relationship Management, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Fraud detection, Financial Controls, Auditing, Vendor Management, Internal Controls, Payment Processing, Cash Management, Document Management, Financial Reporting, Transaction Processing, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Communication Planning, Change Control, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scope Management, Change Management, Project Documentation, Project Closure, Stakeholder Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Anomaly Detection, Vector Databases, LLM Application, System Monitoring, Verification And Validation, Data Quality, Legal Technology, Semantic Web, E-Commerce, Large Language Modeling, Data Validation, Benchmarking, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric, Cost Reduction
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Kanban Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Warehouse Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics, Transportation Operations, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Operating Cost
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Performance Metric, Project Controls, Variance Analysis, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement, Financial Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis, Negotiation, Market Research, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Process Improvement, Business Communication, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Portfolio Risk, Insurance Policies, Supply And Demand, Risk Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Risk Management Framework, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Economics, Finance, Market Dynamics, Asset Management, Financial Management, Economic Development, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Cost Benefit Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Transportation Operations, Operations, Production Process, Market Trend, Cost Estimation, Market Analysis, Natural Resource Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Power BI, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Cost Management, Spreadsheet Software, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Capital Budgeting
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months