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Financial Literacy Courses

Financial literacy courses can help you learn budgeting, saving strategies, investment basics, and credit management. You can build skills in analyzing financial statements, understanding interest rates, and making informed financial decisions. Many courses introduce tools like spreadsheets for budgeting, investment simulators for practice, and apps for tracking expenses, all of which support your ability to manage personal finances effectively.


Popular Financial Literacy Courses and Certifications


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Alternative Investments as You Age

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Financial Planning, Risk Modeling, Land Management, Financial Modeling, Commercial Real Estate, Succession Planning, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Mitigation, Blockchain

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investing and Building Wealth

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment, Economics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Reading Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Management Reporting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Risk Analysis, Business Acumen, Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Financial Services, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Investments, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Big Data, Data Science, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    An Introduction to Fixed Income Securities

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Securities (Finance), Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Market, Investments, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management, Finance, Wealth Management, Investment Banking

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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Technology Strategies, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Regulations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour

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

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    Duke University

    Investment Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Risk Analysis

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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    More Introduction to Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flows, Equities, Tax

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Modeling

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

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    Indian School of Business

    A Beginner's Guide to Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Portfolio Management, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Investments, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Cash Flows, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Market Data, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

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    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Finance and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Negotiation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Financial Acumen, Audit Working Papers, Financial Forecasting, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Business Ethics, Presentations, Finance, Leadership

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

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    Macquarie University

    Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Business Acumen, Business Metrics, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Cash Flows

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    322 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular financial literacy courses

  • Alternative Investments as You Age: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Investing and Building Wealth: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Reading Financial Statements: Corporate Finance Institute
  • ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux: Interactive Brokers
  • An Introduction to Fixed Income Securities : Coursera
  • FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations: University of Pennsylvania
  • Investment Evaluation: Duke University
  • More Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
  • Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers: University of Pennsylvania
  • A Beginner's Guide to Investing: Indian School of Business

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