• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Basic Accounting

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


  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Claude Skills: Automating Business Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Process Design, Workflow Management, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Business Writing, Automation, Document Management, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Business, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Cloud Architecture Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

    4.6 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Circuitos con SPICE: Fundamentos de los circuitos eléctricos

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Network Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    YouTube Content Creation Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Post-Production, Media Production, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Writing, Scripting, Social Media Content, Social Media

    4 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    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, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics

    4.4 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Six Sigma White Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management Systems, Process Improvement, Pareto Chart, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Correlation Analysis, Diagram Design, Prioritization

    4.6 stars, 90 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lecturio

    Microbiology Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Nursing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Taxonomy

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Security, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Cloud Technologies, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Cloud Platforms, Network Planning And Design, Routing Protocols, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Services, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks

    4.4 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Full Stack Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Agentic systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, Google Gemini, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Server Side, Node.JS, Vector Databases, MongoDB, Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Web Development, Machine Learning, Javascript

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning

    4.4 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Product Knowledge, Selling Techniques, Target Audience, Customer Relationship Building, Oral Expression, General Sales Practices, Sales Prospecting, Verbal Communication Skills, Closing (Sales), Business-To-Consumer, Target Market, Sales, Communication, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Rapport Building, Customer Retention, Persona Development

    4.7 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    User Awareness and Education for Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Intelligence, End User Training and Support, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
1…229230231…542

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

  • Claude Skills: Automating Business Workflows: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Cloud Architecture Design Patterns: Coursera
  • Circuitos con SPICE: Fundamentos de los circuitos eléctricos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • YouTube Content Creation Essentials: Coursera
  • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Six Sigma White Belt: Packt
  • Microbiology Foundations: Lecturio
  • Networking Fundamentals and Protocols: Packt
  • Full Stack Agentic AI: LearnKartS
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis: Packt

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok