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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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    Emory University

    MBE Mastering Business Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Business Strategy, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Operations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Quality Improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Valuation, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Marketing Communications, Lean Six Sigma

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Economía y Finanzas de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Business Acumen, International Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Fiscal Management, Decision Making

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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Financial Business Accounting and MIS Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting Software, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Systems, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Reporting, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting Records, Accounting, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Sales Tax, General Accounting, Financial Statements, Inventory Management, Bookkeeping, Corporate Tax

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Business Continuity Planning, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Financial Controls, Operational Risk, Financial Services, Business Continuity, Financial Regulations, Security Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Information Technology, Risk Control, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Contingency Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Credit Risk, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Basics of Statutory Compliance and Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Sales Tax, Accounting Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, Data Import/Export, Tax Management, Tax, Tax Compliance, Bookkeeping, Billing & Invoicing, Income Tax, Invoicing, Consolidation, Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Laws, Financial Data, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Accounting

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Supply Chains and Logistics

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Purchasing, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Service Management, Manufacturing Operations, Demand Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The World Bank Group

    Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Project Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Legal Risk, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Economic Development, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation, Cost Benefit Analysis

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Valuación de empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Forecasting, Equities, Derivatives

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    Investing using Value, Growth, Momentum and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Investments, Supply And Demand, Real Estate, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Portfolio Risk, Growth Strategies, Market Data, Business Economics, Economics, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Compensation Analysis, Technical Analysis, Research

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Medical Technology and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Evaluation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Systems, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Billing Systems, Clinical Research, Program Evaluation, Medical Billing, Estimation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    The Korean Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Economic Development, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Sciences, Growth Strategies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • MBE Mastering Business Essentials: Emory University
  • Economía y Finanzas de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo
  • Financial Business Accounting and MIS Reports : Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • FinTech Risk Management: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing: Columbia University
  • Basics of Statutory Compliance and Taxation: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • International Supply Chains and Logistics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics: The World Bank Group
  • Valuación de empresas : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Investing using Value, Growth, Momentum and Economics: Interactive Brokers

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