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.

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Investments, Equities, Risk Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Modeling, Finance, Risk Management, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Equities, Entrepreneurship, Regulatory Requirements, Finance, Regulatory Compliance, Business Valuation, Commercialization, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Private Equity, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Life Sciences, Grant Applications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Futures Exchange, Derivatives, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Equities, Finance, Investments, Risk Management, Market Opportunities, Income Statement, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Month End Closing, Ledgers (Accounting), Payroll Systems, Accounting Software, Payroll Processing, Transaction Processing, Payroll Administration, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Billing & Invoicing, Payroll Reporting, Accruals, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, Finance
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Equities, Financial Market, Competitive Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Trading, Investments, Business Valuation, Market Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategies, Securities Trading, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Finance, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management, Benchmarking, Financial Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Bankruptcies, Financial Statement Analysis, Banking, Corporate Strategy, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Data, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cash Flows, Case Studies, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Balance Sheet, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Risk Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Portfolio Risk, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Management, Governance, Capital Markets, Legal Risk, Financial Systems, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Management Accounting, Fiscal Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Cost Management, Financial Accounting, Health Care Administration, Finance, Health Administration, Non-Profit Accounting, Healthcare Project Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Investments, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Portfolio Management, Digital Assets, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Commercial Real Estate, Investment Management, Blockchain, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, FinTech, Oil and Gas, Risk Analysis, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Equities, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Private Equity, Tax Management, Financial Modeling, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Benchmarking, Tax Planning, International Finance, Performance Analysis, Financial Data, Market Trend, Stock Rotation, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months