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Basic Accounting Courses

Basic accounting courses can help you learn financial statements, bookkeeping, budgeting, and tax preparation. You can build skills in analyzing financial data, managing cash flow, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like spreadsheets and accounting software, that support tracking expenses, generating reports, and ensuring accuracy in financial records.


Popular Basic Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Understanding and Visualizing Data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Histogram, Statistics, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with PivotTables

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Productivity Software

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    PowerPoint Data Viz – Business Charting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Trend Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    From Excel to Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Trend Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Data Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Quality

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate Reports and Dashboards with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Project Risk Management, Performance Reporting, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management Software, Project Performance, Project Portfolio Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Niel Asher Education

    Principles of Resistance Training and Practical Application

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Therapy, Athletic Training, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Occupational Therapy, Pain Management, Coordination, Neurology, Science and Research, Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Databricks Machine Learning Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Databricks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Spark, Applied Machine Learning, PySpark, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering, Application Deployment, Model Evaluation, Real Time Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ASP.NET Core MVC - Up and Running (.NET 5)

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Application Deployment, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Database Management, User Accounts, Payment Systems, Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Modeling, Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Financial Analysis in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Revenue Forecasting, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Power BI, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Cost Management, Spreadsheet Software, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Capital Budgeting

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Project Performance: Earned Value

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Performance Metric, Project Controls, Variance Analysis, Scheduling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Data Modelling Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Power BI, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Database Design, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Star Schema, Data Cleansing, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic accounting courses

  • Understanding and Visualizing Data with Python: University of Michigan
  • Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with PivotTables: Logical Operations
  • PowerPoint Data Viz – Business Charting Techniques: Packt
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • From Excel to Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Automate Reports and Dashboards with AI: Coursera
  • Principles of Resistance Training and Practical Application: Niel Asher Education
  • Databricks Machine Learning Fundamentals: Coursera
  • ASP.NET Core MVC - Up and Running (.NET 5): Packt
  • Financial Analysis in Practice: Coursera

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