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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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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Invitation to Mathematics הזמנה למתמטיקה

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Trigonometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

    4.4
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    71 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Reinforcement Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Financial Services, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Portfolio Management, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Jupyter

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    341 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    The Engineering of Structures Around Us

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, Experimentation, Materials science, 3D Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    604 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Decision Making, Probability Distribution

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

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    Google Cloud

    A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Services, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    TOGAF 10 Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Business Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Information Technology Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Solution Architecture, Stakeholder Communications, Data Architecture, Governance, Infrastructure Architecture, Gap Analysis, Business Transformation, Change Management, Application Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Matrix Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Methods, Data Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data Validation, SQL, MySQL, Query Languages, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Scripting

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Power Query Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Validation, Automation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    ‎ استراتيجيات التسعير | Pricing Strategies ‎

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy, Marketing, Cost Accounting, Business Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Invitation to Mathematics הזמנה למתמטיקה: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance: New York University
  • The Engineering of Structures Around Us: Dartmouth College
  • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity
  • Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs: Google Cloud
  • TOGAF 10 Foundation: EDUCBA
  • Matrix Methods: University of Minnesota
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench: Coursera

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