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.

Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Revenue Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Acumen, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Performance Analysis, Cost Management, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statements, Variance Analysis, Operating Cost, Gross Profit
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Market Dynamics, Digital Assets, Cryptography, Technical Analysis, Business Solutions, Business Analysis, Payment Systems, Algorithms, Distributed Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Governance, Marketing Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Accounting, Infographics, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Quality, Data Visualization Software, Internal Controls, Classification Algorithms, Business Analysis, AI Personalization, Analytics, Data Analysis, Power BI, Machine Learning
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Capital Markets, Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Governance, Risk Management, Economic Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Underwriting, Financial Planning, Long Term Care, Asset Protection, Wealth Management, Disabilities, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Case Studies, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Productivity Software, Email Automation, Writing and Editing, Writing, Business Writing, Technical Documentation, Productivity, Collaborative Software, Web Content, Computer Literacy, Editing, Report Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Business Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Cost Management, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Forecasting, Financial Acumen, Cash Flow Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Consolidation, Financial Analysis, Expense Management, Business Acumen, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Purchasing, English Language, Business Communication, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Management Reporting, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Planning, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Business Marketing, Telephone Skills, Promotional Strategies, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Business Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, General Ledger, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Financial Statements, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accounting Records, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Accountability, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Banking, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Financial Services, FinTech, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Transaction Processing, Cryptography, Systems Architecture, Business Process Automation, Innovation, Healthcare 5.0, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months