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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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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Design Strategies

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Fundamentals of Music Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Programming with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Node.JS, JSON, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Program Development, Front-End Web Development, Functional Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Security Awareness, Digital Forensics, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Business Administration | iMBA

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Project Closure, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Variance Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Sustainable Business

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    Duke University

    Data Science Math Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Graphing, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Data Science, Calculus, General Mathematics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Managerial Economics & Business Analysis Graduate Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Project Closure, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Financial Auditing, Variance Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Statistical Inference

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    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Modern Statistics for Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Storage Technologies, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storage, Database Software, Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Regression Testing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Machine Learning Methods

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Anthropology, English Language, Communication Disorders, Cultural Diversity, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Research Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
  • Fundamentals of Music Theory: The University of Edinburgh
  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
  • Programming with JavaScript: Meta
  • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks: IBM
  • Master of Business Administration | iMBA: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Science Math Skills: Duke University
  • Managerial Economics & Business Analysis Graduate Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Modern Statistics for Data-Driven Decision-Making: Arizona State University

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