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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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    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research

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    Michigan State University

    Write Your First Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading

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    Packt

    Debian Server Mastery - Hands-On Linux Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Event Monitoring, Software Installation, System Configuration, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Introduction to Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Data Literacy, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Generative AI, Data Collection, Data Management, Marketing

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    New York University

    Introduction to Cyber Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Encryption

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Algorithms, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Hosting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Configuration Management and the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Management, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Software As A Service, Change Control, Terraform, System Monitoring, Incident Management, Configuration Management, Release Management, Cloud Storage, Disaster Recovery, Automation, Scalability, Service Level

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    RF/Microwave Design - Impedance Matching

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Performance Tuning, Process Optimization, Design, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Predictive Modeling and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Microsoft Excel, Machine Learning Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Inventory Management: Analyze, Optimize & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Cost Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Financial Reporting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Meaningful Marketing Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Marketing Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Customer Insights, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Exploratory Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • DNA Decoded: McMaster University
  • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University
  • Debian Server Mastery - Hands-On Linux Administration: Packt
  • Introduction to Data Analytics: Meta
  • Introduction to Cyber Attacks: New York University
  • Programming in Python: Meta
  • Configuration Management and the Cloud: Google
  • RF/Microwave Design - Impedance Matching: Coursera
  • Predictive Modeling and Analytics : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Inventory Management: Analyze, Optimize & Control: EDUCBA

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