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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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    École Polytechnique

    Optique non-linéaire

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Biomedical Technology, Differential Equations, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Financial Statement Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Gross Profit, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Capital Expenditure, Trend Analysis

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    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Budget with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Productivity Software, Budget Management, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, User Accounts, Data Sharing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Storytelling, User Experience Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Docker Fundamentals - Understanding Containers and Images

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Nginx, Software Installation, Node.JS, Virtual Machines, React.js

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Virtual Networking, Nginx, Software Installation, MongoDB, Service Management, Infrastructure Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 4: Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Version Control, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, AI Integrations, Analytics, GitHub, Analysis, Software Versioning, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning, Data Integrity

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Urban Air Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Management, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Systems, Demand Planning, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Design, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Engineering, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Sustainable Business, Feasibility Studies, Regulatory Affairs, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Assurance, Concept Of Operations, Customer Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Digital Record Keeping & Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Record Keeping, Document Management, Accounting Records, Records Management, File Management, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Document Control, Regulatory Requirements, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Auditing, Financial Regulations, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cambridge

    Foundations of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Stakeholder Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    TecnolĂ³gico de Monterrey

    2.- El CĂ¡lculo - Modelo CuadrĂ¡tico

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, General Mathematics, Model Optimization, Mathematics Education, Mathematical Software, Graphing, Derivatives, Graphical Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Optique non-linĂ©aire: École Polytechnique
  • Financial Statement Applications: Illinois Tech
  • Create a Budget with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Docker Fundamentals - Understanding Containers and Images: Packt
  • Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Digital Signal Processing 4: Applications: École Polytechnique FĂ©dĂ©rale de Lausanne
  • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
  • Urban Air Mobility: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Digital Record Keeping & Compliance: Coursera

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