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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

    Financial Data Storytelling & Executive Reporting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Business Reporting, Responsible AI, Storytelling, Report Writing, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Presentations, Financial Reporting, Generative AI, Financial Data, Technical Communication, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Strategic Communication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Jupyter, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Project Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Financial Models: Scenarios and Sensitivity

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Excel Formulas, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Financial Forecasting, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Risk Modeling, Financial Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scenario Testing, Risk Management, Forecasting, Data Presentation, Presentations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Held-for-Sale Assets and Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset, Depreciation, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Accounting, Income Statement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales I

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, International Relations, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Operations Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Advanced Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and NLP

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Decision Tree Learning, Advanced Analytics, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Data Science, Data Processing, Logistic Regression

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Systems, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Management Reporting, Accounting Software, Accounting Records, Financial Accounting, Business Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Data Entry, Inventory Accounting, Security Controls, Banking Services, Balance Sheet, Accounting and Finance Software, Banking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Tax, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Resource Allocation, Financial Policy, Cost Management, Production Management, Decision Making

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Equity Trading and Settlement Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Securities Trading, Financial Trading, Equities, Financial Market, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Capital Markets, Risk Mitigation, Brokerage, Investments, Investment Banking, Transaction Processing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Bank Credit Analysis & Portfolio Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Statements, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Bank Regulations, Financial Analysis, General Lending, Banking, Risking, Portfolio Risk, Commercial Banking, Loans, Loan Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Portfolio Management, Financial Regulation, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Compliance Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Management Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Data Presentation, Business Consulting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Change Management, Financial Modeling, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Forex Trading and Binary Options Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Market Trend, Technical Analysis, Trend Analysis, Financial Trading, Performance Analysis, Market Analysis, Forecasting, Transaction Processing, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Financial Data Storytelling & Executive Reporting in Excel: Coursera
  • Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Analyze Financial Models: Scenarios and Sensitivity: Coursera
  • Held-for-Sale Assets and Financial Reporting: EDUCBA
  • Negocios Internacionales I: University of New Mexico
  • Advanced Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and NLP: John Wiley & Sons
  • Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Equity Trading and Settlement Systems: EDUCBA
  • Bank Credit Analysis & Portfolio Management: EDUCBA

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