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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Ingesting FHIR Data with the Healthcare API

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Store, Cloud API, Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Technology, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Health Care, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Cloud Storage

    4.3 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis in R: Predictive Analysis with Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Навыки Excel для бизнеса. Продвинутый

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Storytelling, Data Integrity, Technical Documentation, Business Intelligence, Depreciation, Finance, Loans, Financial Analysis, Automation

    3.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization with OpenAI API: Generate code with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Data Literacy, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing

    4.4 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Game Development: HTML to Unreal Engine Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2026 EDITION

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Relational Databases, Data Access, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    STARWEAVER

    GenAI Data and Analytics Academy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Application Design, Kubernetes, Artificial Intelligence, Containerization, Enterprise Application Management, System Monitoring, Agentic systems, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Python Programming, Engineering

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Workplace inclusivity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Culture Transformation, Communication, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compliance Reporting, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Fundamentos Bioquímicos de la Vida

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physical Science, Endocrinology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Foundations of Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Accounting, Business Risk Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Revenue Recognition, Analysis, Market Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CJE: Certified Jenkins Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, DevOps, Build Tools, Distributed Computing, Software Configuration Management, Containerization, Restful API, Software Installation, Security Controls, System Configuration, User Interface (UI), Authorization (Computing)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms

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

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic accounting courses

  • Ingesting FHIR Data with the Healthcare API: Google Cloud
  • Data Analysis in R: Predictive Analysis with Regression: Coursera
  • Навыки Excel для бизнеса. Продвинутый: Macquarie University
  • Data Visualization with OpenAI API: Generate code with GenAI: Coursera
  • Game Development: HTML to Unreal Engine Mastery: Coursera
  • Microsoft Power BI - The Complete Masterclass - 2026 EDITION: Packt
  • GenAI Data and Analytics Academy: STARWEAVER
  • Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying: Coursera
  • Fundamentos Bioquímicos de la Vida: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Foundations of Financial Analysis: STARWEAVER

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