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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


  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Certificado en Gestión de Inversiones

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Risk Management, Income Statement, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Investments, Financial Data, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Balance Sheet, Business Ethics, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Trading, Return On Investment

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Secure AI with Privacy and Access Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, AI Security, Responsible AI, Information Privacy, Security Controls, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Awareness, Incident Response, Cyber Security Policies, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Data Governance, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    CCST Cybersecurity Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, TCP/IP, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Authentications, Operating Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
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    Packt

    Developing an Experimenter's Mindset for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, User Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Adaptability, Open Mindset, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Continuous Improvement Process, Business, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Connect: Introduction to the Administrative Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Real Time Data, Call Center Experience, Administration, Workforce Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
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    Packt

    Mastering Linux Admin with Rocky - A Hands-On Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, OS Process Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Automate AI Anomaly Detection & Response

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Application Performance Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Generative AI, Query Languages, Data Integration, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Scalability, User Feedback

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Scene Optimization, Landscaping, and Final Rendering

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Cinematography, 3D Modeling, Video Production, Image Quality, Layout Design, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
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    Packt

    Beginner Object-Oriented Programming in C# and .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Process Design, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Change, Process Mapping, Statistical Methods, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Databases, Cost Accounting, International Finance, Research, Team Management, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Certificado en Finanzas Corporativas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Capital Markets, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Derivatives, Financial Data, Digital Transformation, Finance, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Balance Sheet, Corporate Strategy, Value Propositions, Securities (Finance), Capital Budgeting, Corporate Finance, Technology Strategies

    Credit offered

    Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Splunk Knowledge Objects: Analyze & Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Unstructured Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Text Mining, Data Wrangling, Taxonomy, Management Reporting, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Workflow Management, Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scheduling

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Certificado en Gestión de Inversiones: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Secure AI with Privacy and Access Controls: Coursera
  • CCST Cybersecurity Video Training Series: Packt
  • Developing an Experimenter's Mindset for Business: Packt
  • Amazon Connect: Introduction to the Administrative Interface: Amazon Web Services
  • Mastering Linux Admin with Rocky - A Hands-On Approach: Packt
  • Automate AI Anomaly Detection & Response: Coursera
  • Scene Optimization, Landscaping, and Final Rendering: Packt
  • Beginner Object-Oriented Programming in C# and .NET Core: Packt
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: University of London

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