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.

Skills you'll gain: Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Billing & Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Reconciliation, Billing, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payment Processing and Collection, Billing Systems, Accounting and Finance Software, Billing Inquiries, Accounting Records, Audit Working Papers, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping, Invoicing, Financial Accounting, Process Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Network Model, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Operational Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Team Building, Network Routing, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Case Studies
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Training, Forecasting, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Performance Metric, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, AI Integrations, Applied Machine Learning, AI Workflows, Data Pipelines, Artificial Neural Networks, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Strategic Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Peer Review, FinTech, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Financial Inclusion, Business Strategies, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Business Analysis, Oral Expression, New Business Development, Constructive Feedback, Financial Services, New Product Development, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Reconciliation, Tax Compliance, Specialized Accounting, Depreciation, Income Tax, Technical Accounting, Corporate Tax, Fixed Asset, Balance Sheet
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, Fraud detection, Personal Development, Financial Controls, Finance, Financial Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Financial Acumen, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Market Share, FinTech, Financial Services, Market Analysis, Banking, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Opportunities, Commercial Banking, Lending and Underwriting, Accounts Receivable
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Cost Control, Variance Analysis, Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Financial Planning, Data Storytelling, ChatGPT, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Market Share, Financial Statement Analysis, Case Studies, Estimation, Financial Statements, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Market Analysis, International Finance, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Analysis, Benchmarking, Trend Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Threat Management, Model Deployment, Data Security, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Lifecycle Management, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Control, Corporate Finance, Cost Management, Risk Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks