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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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    Packt

    Design That Scales: Sustainable Design Systems

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Systems Design, Software Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design, Design Software, Scalability, Design and Product, Agile Methodology, Usability, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Research, Style Guides, Information Architecture, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), UI/UX Research, Product Testing, System Programming, Prompt Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Starweaver

    Legal and Ethical Cyber Investigations

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Discovery, Investigation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Technical Communication, Computer Security Incident Management, Report Writing, Cybersecurity, Fraud detection, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Cryptography, Data Collection, Analysis, Management Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, Interactive Design, Design, Systems Design, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Yellow Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Data Collection, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Kaizen Methodology, Process Analysis, Probability Distribution, Regression Analysis, Process Capability, Business Process, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Management, Team Management, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Beginner Object-Oriented Programming in C# and .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Storytelling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Interactivity with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Predictive Analytics & Modeling with Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Financial Data, Microsoft Excel

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Máximo rendimiento y tecnología en el deporte

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Technical Communication, Probability & Statistics, Journalism, Web Scraping, Analysis, Data Import/Export, JSON, Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Image Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Reinforcement Learning, Data Sharing, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Inference, Unsupervised Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Design That Scales: Sustainable Design Systems: Packt
  • Introduction to Cyber Attacks: New York University
  • Legal and Ethical Cyber Investigations : Starweaver
  • Introduction to Game Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
  • Beginner Object-Oriented Programming in C# and .NET Core: Packt
  • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization: University of Pennsylvania
  • Interactivity with JavaScript: University of Michigan

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