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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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    LearnQuest

    Neural Networks and Random Forests

    Skills you'll gain: Random Forest Algorithm, Keras (Neural Network Library), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Ubuntu, User Accounts, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Performance Tuning, Bash (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Ansible, File Systems, Application Deployment, Authentications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Healthcare Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Policies, Medical Science and Research, Health Systems, Public Health, Research

    4.3
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Social Justice

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Cloud FinOps Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Billing Systems, Billing, Cloud Management, Cost Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Operating Cost, Financial Management, Budgeting, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Cost Accounting, Cloud Computing Architecture, Expense Management, Cost Reduction, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Certified Public Accountant, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Resource Utilization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Nouveaux modèles économiques des associations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Business Modeling, Socioeconomics, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Non-Profit Accounting, Organizational Change, Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Programming and Application Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Amazon Web Services, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Program Development, System Programming, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Software Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Quantitative Aptitude Mastery— Exam & Recruitment Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Research, Estimation, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Complex Problem Solving, General Mathematics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Business Process Modeling with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Process Analysis, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Innovation, Automation, Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, General Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Neural Networks and Random Forests: LearnQuest
  • CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Packt
  • Translating Research to Healthcare Policy : University of Michigan
  • Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva: Coursera
  • Global Adolescent Health: The University of Melbourne
  • Cloud FinOps Strategies: Board Infinity
  • Nouveaux modèles économiques des associations: ESSEC Business School
  • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools: Duke University
  • Quantitative Aptitude Mastery— Exam & Recruitment Prep: Board Infinity

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