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Cost Accounting Courses

Cost accounting courses can help you learn budgeting, variance analysis, cost allocation, and performance measurement. You can build skills in analyzing financial data, preparing cost reports, and making informed pricing decisions. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for tracking expenses, and specialized software for cost management, which help you apply your knowledge in real-world business scenarios.


Popular Cost Accounting Courses and Certifications


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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Biology, Systems Thinking, Life Sciences, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    Electric Vehicles and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Market Dynamics, Civil Engineering, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Policies, Environmental Policy, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Science, Economics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    MLOps | Machine Learning Operations

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Hugging Face, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Containerization, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis

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    University of Minnesota

    Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Research, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies

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    ConsenSys Academy

    Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Business Modeling, Internet Of Things, Distributed Computing, Open Source Technology, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Scalability

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    846 reviews

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    National Taiwan University

    初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103)

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Investments, Trend Analysis, Consolidation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Accounting and Finance Software, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

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    455 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Insper

    Administração Financeira

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Cost Accounting, Business Mathematics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Customer Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, Customer experience improvement, Analytics, Financial Analysis, Inventory Management System, Data Analysis, Cost Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Reduction, Spatial Analysis

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Equities, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Income Statement, Compensation Management, Income Tax

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Management and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Community Health, Financial Statements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Public Health, Financial Statement Analysis, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Return On Investment, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Marketing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Google Ads, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Instagram, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Facebook, Contextual Advertising, Advertising, Paid media, Content Creation, Press Releases, Target Audience, Content Development and Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
  • Electric Vehicles and Mobility: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
  • MLOps | Machine Learning Operations: Duke University
  • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives: University of Minnesota
  • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy
  • 初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103): National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Administração Financeira: Insper
  • Supply Chain Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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