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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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    Coursera

    GenAI for Algorithmic Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Trading, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Real Time Data, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Research Reports, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Machine Learning, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Quantitative Foundations for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Calculus, Financial Modeling, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Derivatives

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Financial Modeling: Statements, Costs & Forecasts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Forecasting, Income Statement, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cost Control, Balance Sheet, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Auditing, Corporate Finance, Business Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Sourcing Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Systems, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Purchasing, Business Consulting, Inventory Management System, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Working Capital, Business Solutions, Cash Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Valuation for Startups Using Multiple Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Case Studies

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Accounting Operations & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Modelización Cuantitativa para Finanzas Corporativas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Modeling, Regression Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Financial Data, Forecasting, Finance, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Estimation, Probability Distribution

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Cost Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Investments, Spreadsheet Software, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Cost Accounting, Cash Flows, Risk Mitigation, Asset Management, General Finance

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Fundraising, Public Health

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business Entry Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Export Control, International Finance, Competitive Analysis, Intercultural Competence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Business Development, International Relations, Market Analysis, Franchising, Risk Analysis, New Business Development, Target Market, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Intellectual Property

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Capitals Coalition

    Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Risk Analysis, Environmental Resource Management, Human Capital, Risk Management, Case Studies, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Business Communication, Project Scoping

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Estrutura e Funcionamento do Mercado

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, Capital Markets, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Financial Regulation, Financial Policy, Market Data, Securities (Finance), Investments, Banking Services, Banking, Financial Services, Finance, Economics, Payment Systems, Commercial Banking, Asset Protection, Benchmarking

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

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

  • GenAI for Algorithmic Trading: Coursera
  • Quantitative Foundations for International Business: University of London
  • Financial Modeling: Statements, Costs & Forecasts : Coursera
  • Sourcing Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Valuation for Startups Using Multiple Approach: Yonsei University
  • Accounting Operations & Automation: Coursera
  • Modelización Cuantitativa para Finanzas Corporativas: Universidad Austral
  • Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market: Imperial College London
  • International Business Entry Strategies : University of Colorado Boulder

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