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Finance 101 Courses

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.

Popular Finance 101 Courses and Certifications


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    EDUCBA

    Regulatory Accounting and Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Hedge Accounting, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Compliance Reporting, Financial Accounting, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulations, Financial Statement Analysis, Reconciliation, Financial Statements

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Alternative Investments and Hedge Fund Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Investment Management, Asset Management, Market Dynamics, Return On Investment, General Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Financial Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Evaluate Credit Risk, NPA & Recovery Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Bank Regulations, Banking, Commercial Banking, Commercial Lending, Financial Regulation, Lending and Underwriting, Loans, Payment Processing and Collection, Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance, Loan Documentation, General Lending, Asset Protection, Mortgage Loans, Asset Management, Continuous Monitoring, Commercial Laws, Working Capital, Arbitration

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Risk Management, Derivatives and Fixed Income

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Derivatives, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Securities (Finance), Probability, Probability Distribution

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Market Dynamics, Digital Assets, Market Trend, Business Solutions, Business Analysis, Cryptographic Protocols, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Algorithms, Distributed Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IE Business School

    Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, International Finance, Public Policies, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Tax, Market Data, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Risk Analysis, Payment Systems, Demography, Crisis Management, Fiscal Management, Social Studies

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Insurance Contract Accounting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Insurance, Insurance Policies, Contract Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Specialized Accounting, Financial Accounting, Risk Management, Derivatives

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Investment Management and Capital Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Financial Trading, Investment Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Asset Management, Program Management, Investments, Equities, Organizational Strategy, Market Data, Return On Investment, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Risk Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    QuickBooks - Setups and Cleanups

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounts Payable and Receivable, Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Data Cleansing, Tax Preparation, Accounting Software, Data Migration, Data Quality, Data Import/Export, Inventory Control

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Leveraged Buyout Financial Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Return On Investment, Loans, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Consolidation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Saving, Investing, Insurance, and Retirement Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Asset Protection, Long Term Care, Portfolio Risk, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Insurance Policies, Brokerage, Loss Prevention, Financial Market, International Finance, Asset Management, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Growth Strategies

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Understanding Startup Product, GTM, and Growth for VCs

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Product Development, Go To Market Strategy, New Product Development, Sales Process, Sales Management, Experience Design, User Experience, Sales Pipelines, Product Strategy, Commercialization, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Product Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular finance 101 courses

  • Regulatory Accounting and Financial Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Alternative Investments and Hedge Fund Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Analyze & Evaluate Credit Risk, NPA & Recovery Frameworks: EDUCBA
  • Risk Management, Derivatives and Fixed Income: EDUCBA
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained: University of Michigan
  • Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability: IE Business School
  • Insurance Contract Accounting and Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Investment Management and Capital Markets: EDUCBA
  • QuickBooks - Setups and Cleanups: Packt
  • Leveraged Buyout Financial Modeling: EDUCBA

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