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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


  • S

    Sciences Po

    Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Promotional Strategies, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Leadership, Content Creation, New Business Development, Digital Content, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Intellectual Property, Business Economics, Digital Media Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Data Entry, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Employee Onboarding, Reconciliation, Auditing, Accruals, Tax Compliance, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget Management, Accounting Software, Inventory Management, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Order Processing, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Accounting, General Accounting, Inventory Control, Cost Management, Financial Reporting, Expense Management, Financial Accounting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Taxation of International Transactions

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Laws, Corporate Tax, Tax, Tax Management, Tax Planning, International Finance, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, Intercompany Accounting, Regulatory Compliance

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Real Estate Property Management

    Skills you'll gain: Property Management Systems, Property Management, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Asset Management, Operational Performance Management, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Technology Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    160 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Court Systems, Entrepreneurial Finance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Review, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Personal Injury Law, Labor Law, Business Management, New Business Development, Case Law, Innovation, Asset Protection, Legal Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    270 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Relations, International Finance, Intercultural Competence, World History, Economics, Market Dynamics, Cultural Diversity, Business Management, Political Sciences, Export Control, Business Economics, Business Strategy, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Investments, Risk Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Development

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    303 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    165 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Crédito y cobranza

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing and Collection, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Loans, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, General Lending, Risk Mitigation, Organizational Effectiveness, Accounts Receivable, Financial Policy, Risk Control, Administration, Ancient History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Cost Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Investments, Spreadsheet Software, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Cost Accounting, Cash Flows, Risk Mitigation, Asset Management, General Finance

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    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
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique: Sciences Po
  • The Payroll Cycle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Principles of Accounts Payable and Receivable Management : Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • U.S. Taxation of International Transactions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Real Estate Property Management: Coursera
  • Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Análisis de Negocios con Estados Financieros: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Crédito y cobranza: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements

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