Financial accounting courses can help you learn key concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow analysis, and financial ratios. You can build skills in preparing financial reports, analyzing financial performance, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for bookkeeping, and various accounting software that streamline the reporting process, making it easier to apply your knowledge in practical situations.
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Market, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Securities (Finance)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development, Adaptive Equipment, Educational Materials, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Student Support and Services, Working With Children, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Team Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Equities, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Depreciation, Relationship Management, Analysis, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Machine Learning Methods, Global Marketing, Data Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Strategies, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Modeling, Product Strategy, Strategic Planning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Billing Systems, Invoicing, Payment Processing and Collection, Accounts Receivable, Financial Data, Business Metrics, Cash Management, Accounting, Prioritization, Cash Flows, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Market Opportunities, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Media Production, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compensation Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, General Ledger
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, User Research, Resource Management, Entrepreneurial Finance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Market Data, Cloud Computing, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

AI Business School
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Risk Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, General Finance, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Agentic systems, Financial Services, AI Workflows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Gift Accounting, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Campaign Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Income Tax, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Tax Compliance, Marketing Materials, Administration, Policy Development, Tax
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Social Impact, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Organizational Strategy, Value Propositions, Investments, Presentations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months