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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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    EIT Digital

    Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Cold Calling, Customer Analysis, Sales Process, Target Market, Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Planning, Business Marketing, Sales, Growth Strategies, Market Research, Sales Prospecting, New Business Development, Business Development, A/B Testing, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing

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    156 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics of Waves and Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Forecasting, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Innovation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Transformation, Change Management

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Introduction to PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Scalability

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Endpoints and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection, Service Management

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

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    EIT Digital

    Geometric Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Editing, Graphic Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Mastering Azure Databricks for Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, CI/CD, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Data Lakes, Data Integration, Real Time Data, PySpark, Development Environment, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Automation, Data Storage, Jupyter, File Systems, Data Quality, User Provisioning, Performance Tuning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Value-Based Care, Public Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    556 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Using Descriptive Statistics to Analyze Data in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Genentech

    Data Science in Health Technology Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Decision Support Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Assessment, Analysis, Health Technology, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology, Risk Analysis, Clinical Trials, Systems Of Measurement

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs: EIT Digital
  • Physics of Waves and Optics: Rice University
  • AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters: Coursera
  • Introduction to PySpark: Edureka
  • Endpoints and Systems: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Geometric Algorithms: EIT Digital
  • Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images: Coursera
  • Mastering Azure Databricks for Data Engineers: Packt
  • Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management: Universiteit Leiden
  • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure

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