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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

    Quantitative Risk Management Exam Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Derivatives, Risk Management Framework, Financial Market, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Probability Distribution

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Fixed Income Portfolio Management Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Financial Trading, Mortgage Loans, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Derivatives, Risk Management, Cash Flows

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Investment Banking, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Data, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Cash Flows, Benchmarking

    ★ 4.5 (226) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Financial Analysis and Business Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Performance Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Financial Data, Predictive Analytics, Performance Improvement, Analysis, Business Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Operational Analysis, Analytics, Finance, Business Analysis Tools, Financial Modeling, Business Administration, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Investment Planning and Portfolio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Investment Management, Securities (Finance), Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Market Data, Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Equities, Market Trend, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Risk Modeling

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Gamification

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Project Design, Driving engagement, Social Impact, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing

    ★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Reporting and Accounting Standards

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Hedge Accounting, Financial Reporting, Reconciliation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Compliance Reporting, Auditors Report, Fixed Asset, Financial Auditing, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Oil and Gas, Technical Accounting, Case Studies, Inventory Accounting, Depreciation, Financial Statement Analysis, Fraud detection, Specialized Accounting

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Apply Duration Gap Risk Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Financial Services, Commercial Banking, Asset Management, Banking, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Gap Analysis

    ★ 5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Analysis, Reporting & Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Cost Accounting, Internal Auditing, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Auditing, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Cost Control, Financial Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Performance Reporting, Financial Data, Business Process Reengineering, Big Data, Analytics, Financial Management, Business

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Alternative Investments and Hedge Fund Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Investment Management, Asset Management, Market Dynamics, Return On Investment, General Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Financial Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Fundamentos de valoración de empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Insurance Contract Accounting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Insurance, Insurance Policies, Contract Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Specialized Accounting, Financial Accounting, Risk Management, Derivatives

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Quantitative Risk Management Exam Practice: EDUCBA
  • Fixed Income Portfolio Management Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of Financial Analysis and Business Performance: John Wiley & Sons
  • Investment Planning and Portfolio Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Gamification: University of Pennsylvania
  • Financial Reporting and Accounting Standards: EDUCBA
  • Analyze & Apply Duration Gap Risk Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Financial Analysis, Reporting & Decision Making: EDUCBA
  • Alternative Investments and Hedge Fund Strategies: EDUCBA

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