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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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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Macroeconomics: Foundations and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economic Development, International Finance, Financial Policy, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Accounting, Growth Strategies, Critical Thinking

    Build toward a degree

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Simulations, Anthropology, Mathematical Modeling, Sociology

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    EDUCBA

    Master Financial Modeling in Islamic Banking

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Business Valuation, Financial Forecasting, Investment Banking, Cash Flows, Regulatory Compliance, Banking, Finance, Retail Banking, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Regulation, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Banking, Crisis Intervention

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    63 reviews

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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Legal Technology, Digital Assets, Payment Systems, Cryptography, Accounting and Finance Software, Technology Solutions, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Management, Technical Services

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Revenue Recognition, Equities

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

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    Macquarie University

    Навыки Excel для бизнеса. Продвинутый

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Storytelling, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Technical Documentation, Business Intelligence, Accounting and Finance Software, Depreciation, Finance, Loans, Automation

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Financing Biotech Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentations, Commercial Laws, Investments, Investment Banking, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Presentations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Stakeholder Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Risk, Return and Valuation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Finance, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Business Risk Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Decision Making

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    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Budget Management, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Financial Management, Resource Management

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Tableau Fundamentals Case Study - Ecommerce Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Excel Formulas, Data Modeling, Dashboard, E-Commerce, Data Visualization Software, Performance Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Regional Sales, Business Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Branding

    4.8
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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

  • Macroeconomics: Foundations and Insights: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Interpersonal, Developmental, and Evolutionary Perspectives of the Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Master Financial Modeling in Islamic Banking: EDUCBA
  • Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies: The University of Sydney
  • Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets : Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera: University of Pennsylvania
  • Навыки Excel для бизнеса. Продвинутый: Macquarie University
  • Financing Biotech Innovation: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Risk, Return and Valuation: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs: Google Cloud

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