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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


  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Insurance, Retirement, and Estate Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    The Psychology of Negotiation: How to Find Elegant Trades

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Conflict Management, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Sales, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Closing (Sales), Collaboration, Value Propositions, Team Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Active Listening

    ★ 5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.8 (5.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Leadership: Cross-Cultural Management & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Teamwork, Team Leadership, World History, Negotiation, Branding, Economics, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Brand Strategy, Diversity Awareness, Stakeholder Analysis, Political Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Conflict Management, Strategic Planning, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Business Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Technical Analysis for Market Trend Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Financial Trading, Marketing Psychology, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Analysis, Consolidation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Science and Research, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Adaptability

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Fundraising and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Gift Accounting, Philanthropy, Campaign Management, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Campaign Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Direct Marketing, Advertising Mail, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Data-Driven Marketing, Income Tax

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

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Entrepreneurship

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

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

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Digital Competition in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, FinTech, Digital Transformation, Financial Services, Business Strategy, Financial Regulations, Market Dynamics, Computing Platforms, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Innovation, Governance

    ★ 4.6 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hedge Fund Strategies and Investment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Hedge Accounting, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Investments, Financial Trading, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Equities, Return On Investment, Case Studies, Financial Regulation, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Fund Accounting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Governance, Incident Response, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Policy Development, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Supplier Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Model Training, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Data Science, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Excel Data Processing and VBA Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Data Cleansing, Revenue Forecasting, Management Reporting, Data Validation, Forecasting, Pivot Tables And Charts, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Insurance, Retirement, and Estate Planning: John Wiley & Sons
  • The Psychology of Negotiation: How to Find Elegant Trades: Yale University
  • Machine Learning: Regression: University of Washington
  • Global Leadership: Cross-Cultural Management & Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Technical Analysis for Market Trend Trading: EDUCBA
  • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
  • Fundraising and Development: University of California, Davis
  • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
  • Digital Competition in Financial Services: Copenhagen Business School
  • Hedge Fund Strategies and Investment Models: EDUCBA

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