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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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    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Pandas (Python Package), Professional Networking, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Large Language Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Financial Market, Regression Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Financial Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Market Trend, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Finance, Supervised Learning, Quantitative Research

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    893 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    International Business Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Sampling (Statistics), Leadership and Management, Descriptive Statistics, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Structure, Data Presentation, Professional Networking, Communication, Organizational Change, Business Mathematics, Business Strategy, Professionalism, Resource Allocation, Competitive Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, International Finance

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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISC2

    Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Data Integrity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    641 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Researcher Management and Leadership Training

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Mentorship, Budget Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, People Management, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Professional Development, Resource Management, Coaching, Compliance Management, Goal Setting, Clinical Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    408 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Workday

    Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Human Resources Software, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Accounting, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Process, Data Entry

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Introduction to Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Performance Measurement, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Business Metrics, Data Integration, Tableau Software, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Marketing, Programming Principles, Data Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing, Grammar, Oral Expression, Literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Student-Centred Learning, Technology Solutions

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Software Testing, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Converter Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Simulations

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Socioeconomics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP: Google Cloud
  • International Business Essentials: University of London
  • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Security Principles: ISC2
  • Researcher Management and Leadership Training: University of Colorado System
  • Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users: Workday
  • Introduction to Data Analytics: Meta
  • Arabic for Beginners: Khalifa University
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft

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