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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Performance Analysis, Finance, Equities, Performance Measurement, Behavioral Economics, Tax Returns, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Trading, Decision Making, Regression Analysis

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Corporate Finance for Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Capital Budgeting, International Finance, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Balance Sheet, Behavioral Economics, Finance, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Management, Investment Management, Cash Flows, Forecasting

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Finance, General Finance, Investments, Securities (Finance), Equities, Capital Markets, Decision Making, Return On Investment, Market Data, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 2

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Tax Management, Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset, Securities (Finance), Corporate Tax, Inventory Accounting, Financial Management, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Depreciation, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Consolidation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Foundations of Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accruals, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, Business Reporting, Balance Sheet, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, General Ledger, Income Statement, Accounting Records, Month End Closing, Cash Flows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Finance and Budgeting Essentials for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Operating Budget, Budget Management, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Financial Planning, Finance, Cash Management, General Finance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, General Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Working Capital, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Services, Wealth Management, Investment Management, Investments, Risk Analysis

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    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 1

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Cash Management, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accruals, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Standard Accounting Practices, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Corporate Finance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, General Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Accounting Records, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Equities, Organizational Structure, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    Corporate Finance Essentials II

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Finance, General Finance, Equities, Business Valuation, Securities (Finance), Investments, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Investment Management, Financial Policy, Credit Risk, Risk Analysis

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    National Taiwan University

    初級會計學二:資產與負債 (Financial Accounting 102)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statements, Inventory Control Systems, Inventory Management System, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Inventory Control, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Business Economics, Fixed Asset, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Property Accounting, Depreciation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Tax Management, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Audit Planning, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Financial Controls

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Corporate Finance for Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Accounting 2: University of Lausanne
  • Foundations of Financial Reporting: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Finance and Budgeting Essentials for Business Professionals: Logical Operations
  • Mastering Business Essentials: Finance: Emory University
  • Accounting 1: University of Lausanne
  • Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?": University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Corporate Finance Essentials II: IESE Business School

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