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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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    Berklee

    Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Performance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Cloud FinOps

    Skills you'll gain: Billing Systems, Cloud Computing, Billing, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cost Management, Operating Cost, Cloud Platforms, Cost Control, Budget Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Dashboard, Resource Utilization, Budgeting, Virtual Machines, Multi-Cloud, Cost Accounting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Financial Management, Anomaly Detection

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Use AI Builder and Power Apps to Process Invoice Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Automation, Microsoft 365, No-Code Development, Application Design, Document Management, Data Integration, Data Store

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Proactivity, Complex Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Interventions and Calibration

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Statistical Modeling, Data Modeling, R Programming, Differential Equations, Statistical Methods, Public Health, Probability & Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, General Mathematics

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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Budgeting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    SQL für Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Database Design, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: elettromagnetismo, ottica, fisica moderna

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Experience, Electrical Systems, Experimentation, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physical Science, Mechanics, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Cybersecurity, Automation, Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development, Systems Integration, Reliability, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    The Heart, Blood, and Lungs

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Records, Immunology, Pathology, Hematology, Anatomy, Diagnostic Tests, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Hospitality Luxury Brand Management

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hospitality and Food Services, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Brand Loyalty, Business Ethics, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Business, Market Dynamics, Corporate Sustainability, Quality Management, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck: Berklee
  • Cloud FinOps: Board Infinity
  • Use AI Builder and Power Apps to Process Invoice Data: Coursera
  • Root Cause Analysis: Principles and Benefits: Coursera
  • Interventions and Calibration: Imperial College London
  • Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior : University of Rochester
  • SQL für Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: elettromagnetismo, ottica, fisica moderna: Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to Automotive Embedded Systems: Starweaver

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