• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Personal Finance

Personal Finance Courses

Personal finance courses can help you learn budgeting, saving strategies, investment basics, and debt management. You can build skills in financial goal setting, expense tracking, and understanding credit scores. Many courses introduce tools like budgeting apps, investment platforms, and financial calculators, showing how these skills can be applied to manage your money effectively and make informed financial decisions.

Popular Personal Finance Courses and Certifications


  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Private Equity and Venture Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investments, Equities, Portfolio Management, Legal Risk, Tax Management, Tax Laws, Entrepreneurship, Financial Regulation, Due Diligence, Fundraising, Negotiation

    ★ 4.8 (9.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Finance: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Resource Allocation, Investment Banking, Capital Budgeting, Asset Management, Organizational Structure, Corporate Tax, Leadership and Management, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (549) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Gross Profit, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Mathematics, Financial Data, Revenue Recognition, Asset Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Value Propositions, Concision, Creativity, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (164) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Personal Finance and Private Wealth Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Portfolio Risk, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management Framework, Investment Management, Tax Management, Tax Planning, Financial Planning, Asset Management, Tax Laws, Risk Appetite, Financial Services, General Finance, Income Tax, Tax, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Behavioral Economics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Mindfulness, Resilience, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Positive Behavior Support, Decision Making, Social Skills, Psychology, Behavior Management, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.9 (40K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Principles of Sustainable Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Finance, Asset Management, Economic Development, Investment Management, Financial Systems, Banking

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Willingness To Learn, Learning Theory, Productivity, Quick Learning, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Habit Formation, Adaptability

    ★ 4.8 (93K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    McMaster University

    Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Open Mindset, Resilience, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Digital pedagogy, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.8 (13K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Planning and Wealth Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Wealth Management, Tax Management, Insurance, Underwriting, Financial Statements, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Technical Analysis, Tax Compliance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Financial Planning, Tax, Income Tax, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Insurance Policies, Budget Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Smart Money: Managing Your Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Wealth Management, Real Estate, Investments, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, General Finance, Insurance, Commercial Real Estate, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Market Liquidity, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Statements, Economics

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Investment Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Financial Systems, Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Investments, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Planning, Risk Appetite, Finance, Equities, Investment Banking

    ★ 4.7 (7.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

1234…315

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

  • Private Equity and Venture Capital: Università Bocconi
  • Introduction to Finance: The Basics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Personal Branding: Stand Out and Succeed : University of Michigan
  • Analyze Personal Finance and Private Wealth Strategies: EDUCBA
  • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
  • Principles of Sustainable Finance : Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
  • Financial Planning and Wealth Management: EDUCBA

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok