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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 Washington

    Machine Learning: Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Trade Life Cycle in Investment Banking Ops

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Reconciliation, Derivatives, Financial Trading, Banking, Capital Markets, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Financial Market, Front Office, Order Processing, Transaction Processing, Business, Risk Mitigation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Economics, Social Impact, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    651 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Technical Charts & Dow Theory Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Market Data, Trend Analysis, Financial Trading, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Excel Financial Statement Modeling and Bookkeeping Automatio

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Reconciliation, Income Statement, Accounting, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Auditing, Verification And Validation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Income Tax, Capital Gains & Deductions

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Planning, Tax Management, Income Tax, Tax Preparation, Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Tax, Accounting, Property Accounting, Case Studies, Property and Real Estate, Compensation Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Equity Valuation and Portfolio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Working Capital, Portfolio Management, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Income Statement, Pharmaceuticals, Financial Data, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Equities, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Forecasting, Private Equity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Control Assessment and Financial Consolidation

    Skills you'll gain: Consolidation, International Financial Reporting Standards, Franchising, Financial Reporting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Financial Statements

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Governance, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Smart Decision Matrix

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Solution Selling, Decision Intelligence, Sales, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Complex Problem Solving, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Negotiation, Prioritization, Return On Investment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Bank Credit Analysis & Portfolio Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Statements, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Bank Regulations, Financial Analysis, General Lending, Banking, Risking, Portfolio Risk, Commercial Banking, Loans, Loan Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Portfolio Management, Financial Regulation, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Compliance Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Evaluación de Proyectos de Inversión

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Project Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Project Risk Management, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Machine Learning: Regression: University of Washington
  • Analyze Trade Life Cycle in Investment Banking Ops: EDUCBA
  • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford University
  • Technical Charts & Dow Theory Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Excel Financial Statement Modeling and Bookkeeping Automatio: Coursera
  • Master Income Tax, Capital Gains & Deductions: EDUCBA
  • Equity Valuation and Portfolio Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Control Assessment and Financial Consolidation: EDUCBA
  • Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
  • Smart Decision Matrix: Coursera

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