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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 London

    Machine Learning for All

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Data Collection, Software Testing

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Red Hat JBoss EAP

    Skills you'll gain: Application Servers, Data Migration, Enterprise Application Management, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Server Administration, Software Installation, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Command-Line Interface, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Securing AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Incident Response, Application Security, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Security Strategy, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardening, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    How to plan green and resilient housing?

    Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Design, Architectural Design, Environmental Issue

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Health Informatics, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Specimen Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Child Development, Dignity in Care, Patient Safety

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Decision Tree Learning, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Summary Statistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Visualization, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Public Health, Clinical Trials, Sample Size Determination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering Blender for 3D Environment Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Relational Databases, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, Data Modeling, Business Process Management, Database Management Systems, Databases, Dashboard, SQL, Star Schema, Data Governance, Oracle Databases, Data Integration, Operational Performance Management, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Extract, Transform, Load

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment, Robotic Process Automation, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab, Numerical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Machine Learning for All: University of London
  • Java: Arrays, Loops, Methods, and Encapsulation: Whizlabs
  • Fundamentals of Red Hat JBoss EAP: Red Hat
  • Securing AI Systems: Edureka
  • How to plan green and resilient housing?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Wesleyan University
  • Summary Statistics in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
  • Mastering Blender for 3D Environment Creation: Packt

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