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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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    Microsoft

    Back-End Development with .NET

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Middleware, Server Side, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, JSON, Routing Protocols, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Software Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Software Design, Computer Programming, Social Studies, Ideation, Project Closure, Business Modeling, Project Documentation, Debugging

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

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    Coursera

    Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data Validation, SQL, MySQL, Query Languages, Analytical Skills, Relational Databases, Scripting

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Literacy, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

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    198 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Probability, Box Plots, Histogram, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Effective Inventory Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Customer Demand Planning, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Forecasting, Cost Control, Operational Efficiency, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Salesforce

    Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Salesforce, Sales Prospecting, Sales Development, Sales Enablement, Business Software, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, LinkedIn, Productivity Software, Social Media, Video Production

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    ‎ استراتيجيات التسعير | Pricing Strategies ‎

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy, Marketing, Cost Accounting, Business Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Product Lifecycle Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    اللغة والمفاهيم التنظيمية

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Business Strategy, Data Visualization Software, Business Analysis, Strategic Communication, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Analytics, Accounting, Business Metrics, Corporate Strategy, Marketing, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Back-End Development with .NET: Microsoft
  • Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem: Microsoft
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Complex Retrieval Queries in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2): Peking University
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Effective Inventory Management and Optimization : Starweaver
  • Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making: Rice University
  • Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack: Salesforce

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