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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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    Imperial College London

    Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    C# Console & Windows Forms with Entity Framework

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Version Control, GitHub, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Microsoft Visual Studio, Git (Version Control System), Debugging, Microsoft SQL Servers, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Full-Stack Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Development Environment, Database Management, Database Development, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Marketing Analytics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Application Programming Interface (API), Personally Identifiable Information, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, Data Integration, Analytics, Facebook, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advertising

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Electric Industry Operations and Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Plant Operations and Management, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Dispatching

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Introduction to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Search Engine Optimization, Data Ethics, Performance Measurement, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Lead Generation, Metadata Management, Content Strategy, Information Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Análisis Financiero

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Project Finance, Cash Flows, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Cash Management, Investment Management, Working Capital, Capital Markets, Equities, Bankruptcies, Corporate Finance, Corporate Tax, Tax

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Web Scraping, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Tableau Software, Data Literacy, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Pandas (Python Package), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Blender 4 - The Modular and Kitbash Environment Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Post-Production, Game Design, Video Game Development, Video Production, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), File Management, Functional Design, Design, Simulations, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Predictive Modeling with Python: Apply & Evaluate

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Risk Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy

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    Packt

    Adobe InDesign Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Multimedia, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Style Guides, Document Management, Digital Publishing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian School of Business

    A Beginner's Guide to Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Portfolio Management, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Investments, Financial Modeling, Finance, Financial Trading, Cash Flows, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Return On Investment, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • C# Console & Windows Forms with Entity Framework: Packt
  • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego
  • Marketing Analytics Foundation: Meta
  • Electric Industry Operations and Markets: Duke University
  • Introduction to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Edureka
  • Análisis Financiero: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
  • Blender 4 - The Modular and Kitbash Environment Guide: Packt
  • Predictive Modeling with Python: Apply & Evaluate: EDUCBA

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