Financial statements courses can help you learn how to analyze balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, along with understanding financial ratios and performance metrics. You can build skills in interpreting financial data, assessing company health, and making informed investment decisions. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling and software for accounting and reporting, that support applying your skills in real-world business contexts.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Budget Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Project Risk Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Estimation, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Engineering Management, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Cost Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Management
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, International Financial Reporting Standards, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Lease Contracts, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Gross Profit, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Mathematics, Financial Data, Revenue Recognition, Asset Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Services, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Hospitality, Financial Statements, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Guest Relations, Hotel Operations, Hotels and Accommodations, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cash Control, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Working Capital, Cost Control, Revenue Forecasting, Operating Expense, Financial Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lending and Underwriting, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Lending, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Project Finance, Income Statement, Credit Risk, Financial Modeling, Commercial Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Real Estate Sales, Cash Flow Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Loans, Lease Contracts, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Statements, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Bank Regulations, Financial Analysis, General Lending, Banking, Risking, Portfolio Risk, Commercial Banking, Loans, Loan Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Portfolio Management, Financial Regulation, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Compliance Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Operational Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Metrics, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Operating Cost, Working Capital, Financial Acumen, Business Acumen, Revenue Forecasting, Forecasting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Financial Analysis, General Lending, Risking, Loans, Regulatory Compliance, Credit Risk, Banking, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Commercial Banking, Financial Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Bank Regulations, Compliance Management, Business Metrics, Legal Risk
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Financial Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Bidding
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Cash Control, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Financial Accounting, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Financial Reporting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Forecasting, Leadership and Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Working Capital, Strategic Planning, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Modeling, Performance Metric, Accounting, Finance, Investments
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours