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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Accouting, Financial Accounting, Problem Solving

      4.4

      (51 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Understanding Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Investment Management, Financial Management, Regulations and Compliance, Securities Trading, Banking, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

      4.8

      (5.4k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      The Global Financial Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Leadership and Management

      4.8

      (2.2k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 3-6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Probability & Statistics, General Statistics, Correlation And Dependence, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis

      4.6

      (391 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Digital Transformation of Financial Services - Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Banking, Entrepreneurship, FinTech, Finance, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Payments, Research and Design, Sales, Strategy, Strategy and Operations

      4.5

      (164 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: BlockChain, FinTech, Finance, Banking, Computer Architecture, Distributed Computing Architecture, Cryptography

      4.8

      (1.2k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Free

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Applying to U.S. Universities

      4.8

      (490 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Free

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Disaster Preparedness

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Entrepreneurship, Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics

      4.7

      (1.5k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Free

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Business Psychology, Finance, Probability & Statistics, Advertising, Banking, Communication, Econometrics, General Statistics, Marketing

      4.8

      (249 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Global Systemic Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Leadership and Management, Research and Design, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Probability & Statistics, Epidemiology, Banking, Business Analysis, Business Psychology, Critical Thinking, FinTech, General Statistics, Mathematics, Network Analysis, Organizational Development, Resilience, Strategy and Operations, Graphics Software, Marketing, Sales

      4.7

      (166 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Accouting, Banking, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Investment Management, Javascript, Web Design, Web Development

      4.6

      (13 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Android Banking Application using SQLite

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Databases, Mobile Development, SQL

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular banking courses

    • Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Understanding Financial Markets: University of Geneva
    • The Global Financial Crisis: Yale University
    • Business intelligence and data analytics: Generate insights: Macquarie University
    • Digital Transformation of Financial Services - Capstone Project: Copenhagen Business School
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure: Duke University
    • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
    • Disaster Preparedness: University of Pittsburgh
    • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Global Systemic Risk: Princeton University

    Skills you can learn in Finance

    Investment (23)
    Market (economics) (20)
    Stock (18)
    Financial Statement (14)
    Financial Accounting (13)
    Modeling (13)
    Corporate Finance (11)
    Financial Analysis (11)
    Trading (11)
    Evaluation (10)
    Financial Markets (10)
    Pricing (10)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Banking

    • Banking is familiar to us all as the industry that provides most of the financial services we rely on for our personal and business needs, which is clearly important to the normal functioning of the economy. However, to understand what banking really does and why it is so important, it’s helpful to look at a more specific definition. According to Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco:

      “Banks allocate funds from savers to borrowers in an efficient manner. They provide specialized financial services, which reduce the cost of obtaining information about both savings and borrowing opportunities. These financial services help make the overall economy more efficient.”

      In other words, when you deposit money you don’t currently need into your savings account, the bank pays you interest to use this money to purchase securities or finance loans to businesses, individuals, or governments that need the money now. By leveraging vast institutional expertise in financial markets, the banking sector plays a centrally important role in the global economy by efficiently reallocating trillions of dollars between billions of savers and borrowers, ranging in scale from credit card bills of a few dollars to billion-dollar corporate mergers.

      While the banking industry is centuries old, it has seen an incredible amount of change and disruption over the past two decades from innovations in financial technology (or “fintech”) and new financial products. The emergence of cryptocurrencies, peer-to-peer lending, crowdfunding, and microfinance have introduced new ways to provide financial services - and new competitors to traditional banks. And the financial crisis of 2008 exposed new vulnerabilities of our interconnected and accelerated global economy, which is once again being tested by the COVID-19 epidemic.

      Thus, banking today is not only a massively important industry - it’s also a dynamic one in the midst of unprecedented change.‎

    • Career opportunities in banking span a wide range of roles and educational requirements. Bank tellers, for example, typically only have a high school diploma along with on-the-job training. However, these customer service-oriented positions are declining in number as ATM machines and online banking services reduce the need for in-person tellers.

      In contrast, bank roles requiring a higher level of education continue to grow. Jobs for loan officers, who evaluate and authorize approvals of loan applications for individuals and businesses, are projected to grow 8% between 2018 and 2028 - faster than average - by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These roles blend analytical skills needed for the underwriting process as well as customer service and sales skills to guide borrowers through the process, and typically require a bachelor’s degree as well as on-the-job training.

      Financial analyst is another prominent entry-level banking job requiring a bachelor’s degree. These professionals evaluate investment opportunities by doing sector-specific research and financial modeling and make recommendations to banks of ways to profitably put their money to work. Because of the importance of banks in the financial system, these analysts must do rigorous due diligence, and typically have strong skills in math, statistics, and proficiency in software like Excel used to build financial models.‎

    • Yes, absolutely. Coursera offers courses from world-class professors at top-ranked schools like Columbia University and Yale University that can give you a deep understanding of global banking and financial markets. You can also take courses and Specializations to build the skills you need for a career in the rapidly-evolving banking industry, in topics like financial technology, data analysis, business, and computer science.

      Regardless of your needs, Coursera lets you learn remotely on a flexible schedule that is ideal for working professionals that want to expand their skill set in banking or begin a career in this field. Tuition is also significantly lower than on-campus alternatives, making online learning an especially smart investment in your future.‎

    • The skills and experience that you might need to already have before starting to learn banking include an interest in money and financial assets, good analytical skills, attention to detail, a strong technology background, and an understanding of institutional finance. As banking continues to grow more digital and online by the day, more banks are looking for people who know how technology is impacting the business of handling money. So it might be helpful to learn computer programming and financial modeling concepts before starting to learn banking. Personality skills that would be useful to have before learning banking could include an ability to handle stress, to work well with others, and have confidence in dealing with retail banking customers.‎

    • The kind of people that are best suited for work that involves banking are those who have the ability to learn financial concepts quickly. This is useful in banking for understanding the basic banking fundamentals as well as emerging financial concepts like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and regulatory technology. Because the financial industry thrives on innovation, and elements may change over time, people who are flexible and can adapt to changing environments will also be well-suited for working in banking. A person who has the ability to handle pressure and show resilience in difficult times might also be well suited for work that involves banking.‎

    • You might know if learning banking is right for you if you show a passion for numbers, interest rates, financial planning, and other concepts that may seem foreign to many consumers. Having integrity and good judgment, as well as a sharp eye for spotting financial inconsistencies, are also solid personality traits that might convince someone that they're right for banking.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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