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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Practical Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Programming

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Validation, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Pre-Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Derivatives, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Python Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Seaborn, Descriptive Statistics, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Structures

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    238 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Marketing Analytics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Customer Data Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Market Data, Personally Identifiable Information, Web Analytics, Information Privacy, API Gateway, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Advertising

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    IS/IT Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, System Implementation, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Graphs

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Data Structures, Network Routing, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Network Planning And Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

    Skills you'll gain: Taxonomy, Spreadsheet Software, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Persona Development, Information Architecture, Text Mining, Descriptive Statistics, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Java Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Business Analytics for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Ethics, Descriptive Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Science, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Team Motivation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Cost Management, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Practical Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Getting Started with SAS Programming: SAS
  • Pre-Calculus: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Python Data Analytics: Meta
  • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
  • Marketing Analytics Foundation: Meta
  • IS/IT Governance: University of Minnesota
  • Algorithms on Graphs: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based: University of Minnesota
  • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder

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