Equity research courses can help you learn financial statement analysis, valuation techniques, industry analysis, and investment thesis development. You can build skills in interpreting market trends, conducting competitive analysis, and creating detailed reports. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, Bloomberg for market data, and various analytical software to support your research efforts.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Business Research, Data Literacy, Investigation, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Presentations, Problem Solving, Resource Utilization, Persuasive Communication, Testability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Tool Calling, Code Review, Maintainability, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Large Language Modeling, JSON, Persona Development, Git (Version Control System), Data Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Target Market, Agile Product Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Strategy, Product Improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, User Experience, Business Metrics, Lean Methodologies, Persona Development, Product Management, Agile Methodology, New Product Development, Performance Measurement, Web Analytics, Product Marketing, User Feedback, Business Operations
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Demography, Organizational Change
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Market Data, Market Trend, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Trend Analysis, Demand Planning, Business Reporting, Research Reports, Report Writing, Data Collection, Product Strategy, Forecasting, Data Validation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Model Deployment, AI Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Report Writing, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Research Reports, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Branding, Business Metrics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Facebook, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Analytics, Market Research, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Business
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Innovation, Design Thinking, Sustainable Design, Research and Design, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Scalability, Social Impact, Business Architecture, Systems Thinking, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Prototyping, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Brand Awareness, Content Optimization, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks