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Finance 101 Courses

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.

Popular Finance 101 Courses and Certifications


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Digital Banking and Fintech Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Banking, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, FinTech, Banking, Banking Services, Bank Regulations, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Retail Banking, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Financial Services, Customer experience improvement, Financial Regulation, Consumer Lending, Data Security, Payment Systems, General Lending

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Alternative Investments as We Age: Dive into Your Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Risk Modeling, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Return On Investment, Commercial Real Estate, Risk Management, Financial Market, Market Liquidity, Financial Modeling, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Blockchain, Case Studies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    DeFi: Crypto Staking Masterclass: Passive Income with Web3

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Key Management, Risk Analysis, Market Liquidity, Investments, Asset Management, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Security Awareness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    INSEAD

    블록체인 트랜잭션

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Transaction Processing, Asset Management, Financial Systems, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Computing, Cost Reduction, Automation, Contract Compliance, Information Privacy, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Bean Balance: Apply, Manage & Analyze Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, Small Business Accounting, Accounting Systems, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Payroll Processing, Financial Statements, Payroll Systems, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Handling, Bookkeeping, Payroll Administration, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Payroll, Standard Accounting Practices, Payroll Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Deferred Tax: Analyze, Apply & Evaluate Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Reconciliation, Tax Compliance, Specialized Accounting, Depreciation, Income Tax, Technical Accounting, Corporate Tax, Fixed Asset, Balance Sheet

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analysis, Budgeting, and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Analysis, Capital Expenditure, Portfolio Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operating Budget, Investments, Asset Management, Return On Investment, Smart Goals, Financial Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Equities

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The Future of Healthcare and Emerging Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Drive Engagement, Health Systems, Social Impact, Business Transformation, Behavioral Economics, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, AI Integrations

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Apply Cost Accounting for Managerial Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Variance Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Specialized Accounting, Gross Profit, Accounting, Business Planning, Performance Measurement, Accounting Systems, Operating Cost, Cost Estimation, Financial Analysis, Cost Management, Accounting Records, Analysis, Operational Analysis, Resource Allocation, General Accounting

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Special Competitive Studies Project

    Fusion Explained: The Geopolitics and Future of Energy

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Regulatory Affairs, Electrical Power, Economics, Public Safety and National Security, Emerging Technologies, General Finance, Competitive Analysis, Commercialization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build and Evaluate Robust Financial Models

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Financial Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Cash Flow Forecasting, Auditing, Business Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Model Evaluation, Dependency Analysis, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Audit & Evaluate Excel Models

    Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Financial Auditing, Excel Formulas, Version Control, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Change Control, Audit Planning, Financial Data, Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Case Studies, Performance Analysis, Technical Documentation, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular finance 101 courses

  • Analyze Digital Banking and Fintech Transformation: EDUCBA
  • Alternative Investments as We Age: Dive into Your Portfolio: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • DeFi: Crypto Staking Masterclass: Passive Income with Web3: Alex Genadinik
  • 블록체인 트랜잭션: INSEAD
  • Master Bean Balance: Apply, Manage & Analyze Accounting: EDUCBA
  • Master Deferred Tax: Analyze, Apply & Evaluate Concepts: EDUCBA
  • Analysis, Budgeting, and Risk Management: Coursera
  • The Future of Healthcare and Emerging Trends: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Analyze & Apply Cost Accounting for Managerial Decisions: EDUCBA
  • Fusion Explained: The Geopolitics and Future of Energy: Special Competitive Studies Project

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