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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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    Microsoft

    Excel and Copilot Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Presentation, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, Network Protocols, Technical Documentation, Query Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Predictive Analytics with SPSS: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: SPSS, Correlation Analysis, SPSS (Software), Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Analysing: Numeric and digital literacies

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Marketing Analytics, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, SAS (Software), Business Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Management, Customer Insights, Dashboard, Marketing Effectiveness, Corporate Finance, Digital Marketing, Business Valuation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Epidemiology, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Finance for Non-Financial Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Finance, Risk Management, Financial Management, Microsoft Excel, Investment Management, Accounting, Return On Investment, Cash Flows

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    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Business Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Introduction to Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, React.js, Javascript

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Electric Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Sustainable Technologies, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Financial Forecasting, Capital Markets

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Excel and Copilot Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response: Google
  • Predictive Analytics with SPSS: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Analysing: Numeric and digital literacies: Macquarie University
  • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Finance for Non-Financial Managers: Emory University
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra: Imperial College London
  • Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Introduction to Front-End Development: Meta

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