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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 Cape Town

    Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Blockchain, Bank Regulations, Cryptography, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Cryptographic Protocols, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Financial Regulation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Video Production, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Sales Presentations, Ledgers (Accounting)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Professional Development, Business Solutions, Project Management, Solution Delivery, Business Communication, Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Business Analysis, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Report Writing, Business Research, Critical Thinking

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    340 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Persona Development, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Customer Insights, Innovation, Market Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Optimization Methods in Asset Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Investments, Risk Modeling, Estimation, Market Liquidity, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Trading, Model Optimization, Equities, Securities (Finance), Statistical Methods, Risk Analysis, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Sampling (Statistics), Financial Analysis

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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Asset Protection, Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Budgeting, General Finance, Budget Management, Psychology, Decision Making, Empowerment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Biases and Portfolio Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Portfolio Management, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Investment Management, Asset Management, Market Dynamics, Decision Making, Financial Trading, Equities

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Community and Social Work, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Case Studies, Innovation, Revenue Management, Team Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Recording in Journals & Posting in Ledgers

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Accruals, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Transaction Processing, Financial Reporting, Journals

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    188 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Use Lookup Reference Math and Text Functions in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Investment Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investment Management, Investments

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Essentials of Hospitality Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Services, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Hospitality, Financial Statements, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Guest Relations, Hotel Operations, Hotels and Accommodations, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Planning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Market Analysis, Innovation, Target Market, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
  • Career Success Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship: IIT Bombay
  • Optimization Methods in Asset Management: Columbia University
  • Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Biases and Portfolio Selection: Rice University
  • Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Copenhagen Business School
  • Recording in Journals & Posting in Ledgers: University of California, Irvine
  • How to Use Lookup Reference Math and Text Functions in Excel: Coursera
  • Investment Evaluation: Duke University

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