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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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    University of Cape Town

    How Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets can master the Blockchain Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Machine Learning, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Systems, Financial Services, Supervised Learning, Data Structures, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Entrepreneurship, Technology Strategies, Unsupervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Reinforcement Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Object-Oriented Programming in C++: Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Debugging, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Data Structures, File Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods, Human Learning, Human Development, Learning Theory, Culture, Biology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Research Methodologies, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Surveys, Data Collection, Data Ethics

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Statistical Models in R: Linear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Predictive Modeling, Ggplot2

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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Clinical Assessment, Health Care, Patient Coordination, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Education and Support, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Telecommunications, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Advanced Requirements Management & Solution Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Requirements Management, User Requirements Documents, Performance Measurement, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Project Performance, Data Mining, Jira (Software), Solution Architecture, Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Project Management, Prioritization, Change Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Google Analytics for Beginners: Marketing Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Analysis, E-Commerce, Marketing Analytics, Performance Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness

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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Test Data, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Smartsheet Tutorial for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management Software, Email Automation, Data Entry, Calendar Management, Excel Formulas, Automation, Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, User Accounts

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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Load Balancing, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Security, User Accounts, Network Administration

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • How Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets can master the Blockchain Technology: University of Cape Town
  • Object-Oriented Programming in C++: Functions: University of London
  • Introduction to Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
  • Building Statistical Models in R: Linear Regression: Coursera
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and HEENT Exam: Duke University
  • Advanced Requirements Management & Solution Evaluation: Starweaver
  • Google Analytics for Beginners: Marketing Essentials: Coursera
  • Machine Learning with ChatGPT: Image Classification Model: Coursera

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