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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Board-Ready Numbers: Reporting, Dashboards, and Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Financial Modeling, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Financial Auditing, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Reporting, Financial Reporting, Data Visualization, Auditing, Version Control, Persuasive Communication, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Root Cause Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Fundamentals of Gen AI Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, AI literacy, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, AI Workflows, Stakeholder Communications, Financial Trading, Financial Services, AI Enablement, Risk Analysis, AI Integrations, Financial Systems, LLM Application, Financial Regulation, Business Valuation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Risk Management and Futures Market Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Market Dynamics, Risk Mitigation, Financial Regulations, Performance Stress Testing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Investment Planning and Portfolio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Investment Management, Securities (Finance), Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Market Data, Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Equities, Market Trend, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Risk Modeling

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Digital Assets, Business Solutions, Business Analysis, Payment Systems, Algorithms, Distributed Computing

    ★ 4.7 (974) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Merger Accounting and Financial Statements

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Columbia University

    Construction Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Construction, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sustainability Standards, Contract Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Finance, Scheduling

    ★ 4.8 (7.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    20 Questions To Help You Start a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Goal Setting, Target Audience, Business Strategy, Brand Strategy, Market Analysis, Marketing Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Business, Entrepreneurial Finance, Professional Networking, Legal Risk, Fundraising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Complete Insurance Underwriting & Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Claims Processing, Insurance, Underwriting, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Insurance Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Lending and Underwriting, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Actuarial Science, Governance, Risk Management Framework, Financial Services, Compliance Training, Operational Risk, Business

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for A Better World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, International Finance, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Reporting and Accounting Standards

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Hedge Accounting, Financial Reporting, Reconciliation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Compliance Reporting, Fixed Asset, Financial Accounting, Oil and Gas, Technical Accounting, Depreciation, Specialized Accounting, Financial Regulation, Leadership and Management, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulations, Management Reporting, Asset Management, Compensation Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Financial Systems & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Big Data, Analytics, Accounting Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, Data Mining, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Advanced Analytics, Governance, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Financial Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Business Systems, Information Systems, Accounting, Systems Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Board-Ready Numbers: Reporting, Dashboards, and Storytelling: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Gen AI Financial Analysis: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Risk Management and Futures Market Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Investment Planning and Portfolio Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained: University of Michigan
  • Merger Accounting and Financial Statements: EDUCBA
  • Construction Project Management: Columbia University
  • 20 Questions To Help You Start a Business: Madecraft
  • Complete Insurance Underwriting & Risk Management: EDUCBA
  • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania

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