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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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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced World-Building, Effects, and Final Scene Polishing

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Analyze Supplier Performance: Boost Success

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Supplier Performance Management, Contract Management, Supplier Quality Management, Service Level Agreement, Contract Compliance, Performance Measurement, Contract Accounting, Performance Review, Compliance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    How to Use ChatGPT and Generative AI for Passive Income

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Blogs, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Management, Copywriting, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Digital Content, Email Marketing, Web Development, Digital Publishing, Web Design and Development, Content Marketing, Productivity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedding Sensors and Motors

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Process Control, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Torque (Physics), Electronic Systems, Automation Engineering, Power Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Three-Phase, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Market Research: Design Impactful Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Market Research, Customer Insights, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, User Research, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Star Schemas & Track Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Warehousing, Looker (Software), Database Design, Data Mart, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integrity, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Create Sales Charts in C++ Using Graphics Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Data Presentation, Histogram, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advanced Prometheus Alerting and Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, Grafana, Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Anomaly Detection, Software Visualization, Linux, YAML, Docker (Software), Incident Management, Configuration Management, Real Time Data, Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automate Data Workflows with Airflow Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Workflow Management, Scalability, Service Level, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), DevOps, Data Manipulation, Automation, System Monitoring, Incident Response

    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, Business Process, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Management, Team Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Categorical Data Analysis with SAS

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Small Data, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Michigan
  • Advanced World-Building, Effects, and Final Scene Polishing: Packt
  • Analyze Supplier Performance: Boost Success: Coursera
  • How to Use ChatGPT and Generative AI for Passive Income: Packt
  • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Market Research: Design Impactful Surveys: Coursera
  • Star Schemas & Track Changes: Coursera
  • Create Sales Charts in C++ Using Graphics Programming: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Prometheus Alerting and Monitoring: Coursera
  • Automate Data Workflows with Airflow Excellence: Coursera

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