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Basic Accounting Courses

Basic accounting courses can help you learn financial statements, bookkeeping, budgeting, and tax preparation. You can build skills in analyzing financial data, managing cash flow, and understanding regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like spreadsheets and accounting software, that support tracking expenses, generating reports, and ensuring accuracy in financial records.


Popular Basic Accounting Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Building Codes, Electrical Wiring, Construction Inspection, Building Design, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Semiconductors, Cost Benefit Analysis, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lund University

    AI & Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Responsible AI, Labor Law, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Healthcare Ethics, Public Administration, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    780 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Process Mining: Data science in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Data Mining, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Data Processing, Operational Analysis, Performance Analysis, Real Time Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Verification And Validation, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, NoSQL, Query Languages

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    673 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Y

    Yale University

    Narrative Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Labor Relations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    886 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Storytelling, Layout Design, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Research, Information Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, Web Design and Development, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Engineering Analysis, Electronics, Programming Principles, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Jupyter, Data Mapping

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    799 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ConsenSys Academy

    Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Business Modeling, Internet Of Things, Distributed Computing, Open Source Technology, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    846 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, USB, General Networking, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Hardware, Python Programming, Linux, Servers

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Converter Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Simulations

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic accounting courses

  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • Solar Energy for Engineers, Architects and Code Inspectors: University at Buffalo
  • AI & Law : Lund University
  • Process Mining: Data science in Action: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development: Meta
  • Narrative Economics: Yale University
  • Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Digital Signal Processing: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy

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