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Finance 101 Courses

Finance 101 courses can help you learn budgeting, financial analysis, investment strategies, and risk management. You can build skills in interpreting financial statements, conducting market research, and evaluating investment opportunities. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for accounting, and various financial analysis software, showing how these skills are applied in real-world financial decision-making.


Popular Finance 101 Courses and Certifications


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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Finanzas en acción: Estrategias para emprender con éxito

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Entrepreneurial Finance, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Finance, Strategic Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    La boîte à outils de l'entrepreneuriat

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Target Market, Product Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Adaptability, Innovation, Fundraising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Marketing Channel, Project Finance, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Accounting Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Process Optimization, Analytics, Corporate Strategy, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Business Metrics, Operational Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Fraud detection, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Finance, Predictive Modeling, Anomaly Detection

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Éxito Profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Business Writing, Critical Thinking, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Contract Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Project Schedules, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Project Management, Staff Management, Finance, Change Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Accounting: Balance Ledgers & Adjust Entries

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accruals, Ledgers (Accounting), Month End Closing, Accrual Accounting, Accounting Software, General Ledger, Accounting Records, Accounting, General Accounting, Reconciliation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, FinTech, Blockchain, Payment Processing, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Banking, Emerging Technologies, Investment Management, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investments, Fundraising, Banking, Capital Markets, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Financial Trading, Portfolio Management, Financial Systems, Market Dynamics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Value and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Revenue Recognition, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Agile Methodology, Governance, Waterfall Methodology, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Management Training And Development, Accrual Accounting, Business Management, Project Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Project Management Life Cycle, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Educate Skills for Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Business Modeling, Innovation, Relationship Building, Brand Strategy, Negotiation, Professional Networking, Due Diligence, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Priorities, Financial Statements

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Reconcile and Analyze Financial Records Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Spreadsheet Software, Accounting Records, Investigation, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Accounts Payable, Financial Controls, Financial Auditing, Fraud detection, Analysis, Verification And Validation, Payment Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI in Financial Services: Foundations through future trends

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Banking, Banking Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Data Governance, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Finance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular finance 101 courses

  • Finanzas en acción: Estrategias para emprender con éxito: Universidades Anáhuac
  • La boîte à outils de l'entrepreneuriat: Creo Incubator
  • Game Theory: Stanford University
  • Accounting Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
  • Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
  • Accounting: Balance Ledgers & Adjust Entries: Coursera
  • Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations: University of Michigan
  • Business Value and Project Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Educate Skills for Startups: Macquarie University

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