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Finance 101 Courses

Finance 101 courses can help you learn budgeting, financial analysis, investment strategies, and risk management. You can build skills in interpreting financial statements, conducting market research, and evaluating investment opportunities. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, QuickBooks for accounting, and various financial analysis software, showing how these skills are applied in real-world financial decision-making.


Popular Finance 101 Courses and Certifications


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    Indian School of Business

    Basic Financial Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Financial Planning, Finance, Wealth Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Tax Planning, Investments, Economics, Income Tax, Risk Management, Goal Setting

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Revenue Recognition, Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Peer Review, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Investments, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Investment Management, Finance, Risk Management

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    IESE Business School

    Corporate Finance Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Portfolio Management, Investments, Return On Investment, Cost Estimation, Business Valuation, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Risk Management

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    London Business School

    Fundamentals of Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Accounting, Investments, Cash Flows, Asset Management

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    EDUCBA

    Project Finance Fundamentals: Analyze & Structure Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Feasibility Studies, Cost Estimation, Financial Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Case Studies, Stakeholder Analysis, Due Diligence, Loans, Cash Flows, Market Analysis

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Systems, Accounting, Month End Closing, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, General Accounting, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Reconciliation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Business Development, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Proposal Development, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Loans, Fundraising, Business Communication

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    Board Infinity

    BFSI Essentials: Unlocking Finance Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Services, Banking Services, Insurance, Financial Inclusion, Business Ethics, Insurance Policies, Professional Networking, Bank Regulations, Interviewing Skills, Banking, Compensation Analysis, Finance, Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Financial Accounting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Annual Reports, Accrual Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Ledgers (Accounting), Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Technology Strategies, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Regulations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentals of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Banking

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Corporate Finance Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Investment Banking, Equities, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Financial Analysis, Underwriting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular finance 101 courses

  • Basic Financial Literacy: Indian School of Business
  • Financial Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Corporate Finance Essentials: IESE Business School
  • Fundamentals of Financial Analysis : London Business School
  • Project Finance Fundamentals: Analyze & Structure Deals: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting: The Accounting Cycle: University of California, Irvine
  • Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • BFSI Essentials: Unlocking Finance Careers: Board Infinity
  • Financial Accounting Fundamentals: University of Virginia
  • FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations: University of Pennsylvania

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