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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

    Master Gap Trading: Breakouts & Reversals

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Financial Trading, Gap Analysis, Trend Analysis, Securities Trading, Market Trend, Financial Market

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Business Intelligence & Reporting Tools

    Skills you'll gain: SQL Server Reporting Services, Database Design, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Pivot Tables And Charts, Business Intelligence Software, Database Systems, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Databases, Compensation Analysis, Relational Databases, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Analytics, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Financial Leadership in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Vendor Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Financial Statements, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Performance Measurement, Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Hotel Operations, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Leadership

    ★ 5 (31) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Финансовые рынки

    ★ 4.8 (99) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Excel Simulation & Forecasting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Financial Forecasting, Simulations, Excel Macros, Business Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Risk Modeling, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Validation, Automation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Fair Lending, Inclusion, and Employment Responsibilities

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Reporting, Interactive Learning, Labor Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Business Ethics, Customer Communications Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Workplace inclusivity, Banking Services, Risk Management Framework, Fraud detection, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Risk Management, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Verbal Communication Skills

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis and Valuation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Acumen, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Forecasting, Income Statement, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Financial Modeling, Analytical Skills, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Reporting, General Accounting

    ★ 4.7 (190) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Decision Making and Ethical Reasoning

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Leadership, Personal Integrity, Decision Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Honesty, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management Framework, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Behavioral Economics, Cognitive flexibility

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Managing Major Engineering Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Finance, Project Scoping, Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Management, Governance, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Contract Management, Financial Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Case Studies, Forecasting, Finance

    ★ 4.4 (513) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    Forex - Trading Around the World

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, International Finance, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Market Data, Market Dynamics, Market Liquidity, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Market Analysis, Order Management

    ★ 4.4 (243) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Business Strategies, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Organizational Strategy, Community and Social Work

    ★ 4.6 (418) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Master Gap Trading: Breakouts & Reversals: EDUCBA
  • Business Intelligence & Reporting Tools: EDUCBA
  • Financial Leadership in Hospitality: Starweaver
  • Финансовые рынки: Yale University
  • Excel Simulation & Forecasting Techniques: EDUCBA
  • Fair Lending, Inclusion, and Employment Responsibilities: SkillUp
  • Financial Analysis and Valuation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Decision Making and Ethical Reasoning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Managing Major Engineering Projects: University of Leeds
  • Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups: Yonsei University

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