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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Team Management, Conflict Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Active Listening

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Request for Proposal, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    599 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Asset Management, Business Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Feasibility Studies, Business Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Intellectual Property, Data Quality, Information Management, Network Model, Data Strategy, Data Literacy, Digital Assets

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    410 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Communication Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Communication, Social Skills, Business Writing, Contract Negotiation, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

    4.7
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    660 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Wireless Communications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, System Design and Implementation, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Macroeconomic Financial Accounts Course 2

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Financial Systems, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Governmental Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, International Finance, Data Analysis, Economics, Fiscal Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Financial Management, Quantitative Research, Public Administration, Behavioral Economics, Balance Sheet, International Relations, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Startup Valuation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Shell Script, File Systems, OS Process Management, Build Tools, C and C++, Cross Platform Development, Debugging, Electrical Engineering

    4.3
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    137 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Principles of Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Procurement Basics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Business Communication for the Modern Workplace: Coursera
  • Wireless Communications for Everybody: Yonsei University
  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University
  • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Macroeconomic Financial Accounts Course 2: Sapienza University of Rome

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