Financial planning and analysis courses can help you learn budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling. You can build skills in interpreting financial statements, conducting scenario analysis, and making data-driven recommendations for business strategy. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, Tableau for data visualization, and various software for performance management, all of that support analyzing financial data and supporting strategic decision-making.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming
★ 4.5 (431) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Embeddings
★ 4.9 (16) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statement Analysis, Non-Profit Accounting, Technical Accounting, Balance Sheet, Fund Accounting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Expense Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Accounting, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Inventory Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Data, Accounting
★ 4.7 (60) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Laboratory Testing
★ 4.8 (9) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Variance Analysis, Dashboard, Budget Management, Financial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Dashboard Creation, Financial Statement Analysis, Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Competitive Analysis, Risk Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Reporting, Data Visualization
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Business Systems, Business Analysis Tools, Process Flow Diagrams, User Requirements Documents, Data Modeling, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Business Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Process Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Decision Making
★ 4.8 (581) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT, AI Integrations, Analysis, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Process Optimization, Automation, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Markov Model, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Lending and Underwriting, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Commercial Lending, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Project Finance, Income Statement, Credit Risk, Financial Modeling, Commercial Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Real Estate Sales, Cash Flow Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Loans, Lease Contracts, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Cost Estimation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, Test Case, Software Development Tools, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Test Engineering
★ 4.2 (1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Cost Estimation, Building Information Modeling, Project Estimation, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Architecture and Construction, Cost Management, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Construction Management, Estimation, Bidding, Construction, Risk Analysis, Presentations, Business Communication
★ 4.3 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Digital Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Mathematical Software, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Scripting
★ 4.6 (235) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months