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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


  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Case Studies, Forecasting, Finance

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    512 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Introducción a los Costos para la Gestión Empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Cost Accounting, Operating Cost, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Expense Management, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Investments

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Automating Work with Google Workspace Flows

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Google Workspace, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Analysis, Automation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Reporting, Document Management, Business Process Improvement, Compliance Management, Governance, Auditing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Product Planning, Purchasing, Business Writing, English Language, Business Communication, Marketing Materials, Oral Expression, Ideation, Business Planning, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Management Reporting, Campaign Planning, Marketing Communications, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Excel Financial Statement Modeling and Bookkeeping Automatio

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Reconciliation, Income Statement, Accounting, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Auditing, Verification And Validation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Planning your Client's Wealth over a 5-year Horizon

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Investments, Performance Measurement, Financial Services, Finance, Behavioral Economics, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    431 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Fundraising and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Gift Accounting, Philanthropy, Campaign Management, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Campaign Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Direct Marketing, Advertising Mail, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Data-Driven Marketing, Income Tax

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    401 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hedge Fund Strategies and Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Hedge Accounting, Risk Modeling, Accrual Accounting, Risk Analysis, Accounting, Accruals, Risk Management, Investment Management, Investments, General Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Standard Accounting Practices, Risk Management Framework, Equities, Performance Stress Testing, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Fund Accounting, Derivatives

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Deep Reinforcement Learning Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Fine-tuning, Model Training, Agentic systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master LinkedIn Marketing for B2B Growth

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Content Marketing, Business Marketing, Content Development and Management, Advertising Campaigns, Sales Prospecting, Content Creation, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, B2B Sales, Brand Marketing, Performance Measurement, Prospecting and Qualification, Content Performance Analysis, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Brand Awareness, General Networking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Control Assessment and Financial Consolidation

    Skills you'll gain: Consolidation, International Financial Reporting Standards, Franchising, Financial Reporting, Case Studies, Decision Making, Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, Financial Statements

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Options Trading: Volatility, VIX & Market Signals

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Market Opportunities, Financial Market, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Trend Analysis, Forecasting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups: Yonsei University
  • Introducción a los Costos para la Gestión Empresarial: Universidad de Palermo
  • Automating Work with Google Workspace Flows: Coursera
  • Business English: Arizona State University
  • Excel Financial Statement Modeling and Bookkeeping Automatio: Coursera
  • Planning your Client's Wealth over a 5-year Horizon: University of Geneva
  • Fundraising and Development: University of California, Davis
  • Hedge Fund Strategies and Risk Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Deep Reinforcement Learning Hands-On: Packt
  • Master LinkedIn Marketing for B2B Growth: EDUCBA

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