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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


  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Startup Calling: dall'idea all'impatto

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Architecture, User Research, Sales Strategy, Presentations, Customer Insights, Persona Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Market Research, Market Opportunities, Customer Analysis, Product Development, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, User Feedback

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting: Balance Ledgers & Adjust Entries

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accruals, Ledgers (Accounting), Month End Closing, Accrual Accounting, Accounting Software, General Ledger, Accounting Records, Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, General Accounting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI For Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Operational Performance Management, Data Literacy, Business Reporting, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, AI Enablement, Information Privacy, Data Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Economic Decision Making Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, General Lending, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Investments, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    محاسبة المقبوضات والديون المعدومة

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Cash Receipts, Account Management, Customer Analysis, Accounting, Bankruptcies, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Deployment and Impact of AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, AI Enablement, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Business Transformation, Cloud Deployment, Initiative and Leadership, AI Product Strategy, Digital Transformation, Continuous Monitoring, Agentic systems, Compliance Management, Data Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Mortgage-Backed Securities and Credit Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Analysis, Financial Services, Risk Management Framework, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Systems, Bank Regulations, Financial Regulations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Mutual Fund Investing & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Technical Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Portfolio Management, Investments, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, Performance Measurement, Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Wealth Management, Performance Analysis, Risk Analysis, Benchmarking, Asset Management, Credit Risk

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Money and Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Financial Planning, General Finance, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Financial Acumen, Adaptability, Behavioral Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Invoices: Tax, Data & Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting Records, Billing, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Tax Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Tax Management, Microsoft Excel, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Sales Tax, Regulatory Requirements, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Decentralized Exchange (Dex) Protocols & Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Market Liquidity, FinTech, Financial Market, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Systems, Governance, Financial Trading, Financial Services, Network Protocols, Digital Assets

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Engaged: Behavioral Science for Digital Product Design

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Driving engagement, Experience Design, Behavioral Economics, Human Factors, Interaction Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Psychology, Experimentation, Design Strategies, Trustworthiness, Motivational Skills, Social Skills, Behavioral Management, Product Management, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Startup Calling: dall'idea all'impatto: Università Bocconi
  • Accounting: Balance Ledgers & Adjust Entries: Coursera
  • AI For Data Analysts: AI CERTs
  • Economic Decision Making Part 1: Northeastern University
  • محاسبة المقبوضات والديون المعدومة: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Deployment and Impact of AI Agents: LearnQuest
  • Analyze Mortgage-Backed Securities and Credit Risk: EDUCBA
  • Master Mutual Fund Investing & Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Money and Happiness: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Invoices: Tax, Data & Spreadsheets: Coursera

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