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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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    Universidad de los Andes

    Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Target Market, User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Business Development, Team Building, Initiative and Leadership, Resource Management, Leadership Development, Financial Statement Analysis, Product Improvement, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Management Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Business Consulting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Change Management, Financial Modeling, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Compensation Management, Customer Service, Employee Engagement, Gross Profit, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    HEC Paris

    Investment Management in an Evolving and Volatile World by HEC Paris and AXA Investment Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Investments, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Services, Financial Market, Risk Management, Risk Appetite, Risk Mitigation, Performance Measurement, Financial Regulation, Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Microsoft Excel

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel & Copilot: From Basics to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Excel Formulas, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Business, Generative AI

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Investment Management, Governance, Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Goal Setting, Asset Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Verification And Validation, Accountability

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for A Better World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, International Finance, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Trend Analysis & Chart Reading for Traders

    Skills you'll gain: Market Trend, Technical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Financial Trading, Market Dynamics, Graphing, Verification And Validation, Market Data

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    EDUCBA

    Marketing Psychology & Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Driving engagement, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Strategic Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Business, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Budgetary Control and Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Cost Control, Cash Management, Operating Budget, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Cost Management, Production Planning, Cost Accounting, Financial Planning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Business Strategies, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Organizational Strategy, Community and Social Work

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    CVP Analysis for Pricing & Profit Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Production Planning, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Income Statement, Cost Control, Production Process, Production Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Statements, Operating Cost, Manufacturing Operations, Management Accounting, Product Assortment, Revenue Management, Operational Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cost Management, Price Negotiation, Product Strategy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas: Universidad de los Andes
  • IBM Management Consultant: IBM
  • The Payroll Professional: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Investment Management in an Evolving and Volatile World by HEC Paris and AXA Investment Managers: HEC Paris
  • Microsoft Excel & Copilot: From Basics to AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs: Duke University
  • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Trend Analysis & Chart Reading for Traders: EDUCBA
  • Marketing Psychology & Consumer Behavior: EDUCBA
  • Budgetary Control and Financial Planning: EDUCBA

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