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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

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Marketing, B2B Sales, Professional Networking, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Video Production, Advertising, Selling Techniques, Branding, Content Creation, Target Audience

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Cloud Systems Software

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Virtualization, Data Store, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Virtual Machines, Scalability, Apache Hadoop

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    319 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Macroeconomics for Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Supply And Demand, Investments

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    449 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Koç University

    Doğrusal Cebir I: Uzaylar ve İşlemciler / Linear Algebra I: Spaces and Operators

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Differential Equations

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    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Job & Exam Aptitude Mastery: Reasoning | DI | Verbal | Quant

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Vocabulary, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Arithmetic, Decision Making, Deductive Reasoning, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Grammar, English Language, Case Studies, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Applied Mathematics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Quantitative Research, Estimation

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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Authentications, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), User Provisioning, OAuth, User Accounts, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Awareness, Enterprise Security

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Portfolio Diversification using Correlation Matrix

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Investments, Correlation Analysis, Analysis, Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    289 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Electric Vehicle Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Torque (Physics), Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, Electronics, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Semiconductors, Test Equipment, Thermal Management, Design Specifications

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, User Experience Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Architecture

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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Advanced Django: Building a Blog

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, PostgreSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Application Security, Configuration Management, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Design Strategies, Bioinformatics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Cloud Systems Software: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Macroeconomics for Business Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Doğrusal Cebir I: Uzaylar ve İşlemciler / Linear Algebra I: Spaces and Operators: Koç University
  • Job & Exam Aptitude Mastery: Reasoning | DI | Verbal | Quant: Board Infinity
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Packt
  • Portfolio Diversification using Correlation Matrix: Coursera
  • Electric Vehicle Sensors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to UX Design MasterTrack Certificate Program: University of Minnesota

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