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.

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Communication Planning, Procurement, Budget Management, Scheduling, Cost Control, Timelines, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Accountability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Financial Acumen, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Management, Building Information Modeling, Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Structural Engineering, Commercial Construction, Blueprint Reading, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Safety Standards, Engineering Practices, Value Engineering, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Architectural Drawing, Failure Analysis, 3D Modeling
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hedge Accounting, Derivatives, Private Equity, Portfolio Risk, Risk Modeling, Loans, Risk Management Framework, Regression Analysis, Accounting, Fund Accounting, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Equities, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Performance Analysis, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Sales Process, Accounting Software, Inventory Control, Small Business Accounting, Inventory Management System, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Cloud Security, Sales, Amazon Web Services, Data Security, Billing & Invoicing, Reconciliation, Accounting, Estimation, Finance
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Cost Estimation, Estimation, Project Schedules, Timelines, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Project Management, Scope Management, Project Planning, Case Studies, Resource Allocation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Assessment, Decision Making, Health Technology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology, Model Evaluation, Quality Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Mathematics, Data Validation, Financial Data, Depreciation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Risk Management, Acceptance Testing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Kanban Principles, Business Process Modeling, Waterfall Methodology, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Management Software, Communication Planning, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Registration
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, International Finance, Target Market, Market Research, Global Marketing, Operating Cost, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Market Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Investment Banking, Negotiation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Corporate Finance, Health Care, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks