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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


  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Accruals, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Fixed Asset, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Asset Management, Operating Expense, Capital Expenditure, Resource Management, Market Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (165) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    The Art and Science of Economic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Behavioral Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Public Affairs, Competitive Analysis, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making

    ★ 4.7 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Financial Regulation in Emerging Markets and the Rise of Fintech Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Blockchain, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Mobile Banking, Banking, Financial Services, Consumer Lending, Financial Market, Emerging Technologies, Financial Inclusion, General Lending, Regulatory Requirements, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Payment Systems

    ★ 4.6 (172) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Blockchain, Bank Regulations, Cryptography, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Cryptographic Protocols, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Financial Regulation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Video Production, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Sales Presentations, Ledgers (Accounting)

    ★ 4.7 (266) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Strategy and Game Theory for Management

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture Transformation, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Business Economics, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Economics, Negotiation, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advertising, Innovation, Economic Development

    ★ 4.7 (289) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    Derivatives - Options & Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Investments, Equities, Market Dynamics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making

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

  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Cost Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Income Statement, Operating Cost, Cost Control, Corporate Accounting, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Inventory Accounting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Gross Profit, Accounting Systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Resource Allocation, Accounting, Product Assortment, Depreciation, Financial Accounting, Production Process

    ★ 4.7 (391) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Emprendimientos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Adaptability, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

    ★ 4.8 (649) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación de inversiones en Bienes de Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Project Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Fixed Asset, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Financial Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.2 (467) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Earth Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, International Finance, Investments, Policy Development, Data Literacy, Data Collection

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Community Development, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Feasibility Studies, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Community Outreach, Project Finance, Due Diligence, Property Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Market Research

    ★ 4.9 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Asset Protection, Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Budgeting, General Finance, Budget Management, Psychology, Decision Making, Empowerment

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

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

  • Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Financial Regulation in Emerging Markets and the Rise of Fintech Companies: University of Cape Town
  • Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
  • Strategy and Game Theory for Management: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Derivatives - Options & Futures: Interactive Brokers
  • Cost Accounting: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Emprendimientos creativos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Evaluación de inversiones en Bienes de Capital : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Earth Economics: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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