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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


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    Coursera

    Foundational Banking and Financial Services Skills in India

    Skills you'll gain: Banking, Commercial Banking, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Investment Banking, Financial Services, Bank Regulations, Retail Banking, Operational Efficiency, Financial Systems, Risk Management, Operational Analysis, FinTech, Front Office, Business Operations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze Apple's Stock and Financials with Bloomberg Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Equities, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Modeling, Technical Analysis, Business Analysis, Real Time Data

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Case Studies, Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Risk Analysis

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    138 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Basics of Accounting for Liabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Accruals, Accounts Payable, Risk Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Loans

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Accounting, Financial Modeling, Corporate Tax, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Tax, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Consolidation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Reports and Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Salesforce, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Ad Hoc Reporting, Management Reporting, Product Demonstration, Business Reporting, Report Writing, End User Training and Support, Real Time Data, Data Import/Export

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

    Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Legal Technology, Digital Assets, Payment Systems, Cryptography, Accounting and Finance Software, Technology Solutions, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Management, Technical Services

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Analysis, Medical Devices, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Clinical Assessment, Market Analysis, Report Writing, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Valuation, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Novartis

    Pre-formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmacotherapy, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Production

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yonsei University

    Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Research, Business Analysis

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Your Google Cloud Costs

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Control, Google Cloud Platform, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Budget Management, System Monitoring, Virtual Machines, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Financial Management, Resource Management

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    BFSI Career Roadmap: Roles, Skills, and Industry Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Banking, Compensation Analysis, Financial Sales, Investment Banking, Financial Management, Commercial Banking, Private Equity, Retail Banking, Project Finance, Financial Modeling, FinTech, Financial Statement Analysis, Actuarial Science, Emerging Technologies, Trend Analysis, Corporate Finance, Digital Transformation, Credit Risk, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundational Banking and Financial Services Skills in India: Coursera
  • Analyze Apple's Stock and Financials with Bloomberg Terminal: Coursera
  • Financial Management Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Basics of Accounting for Liabilities: IE Business School
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Salesforce Reports and Dashboards: LearnKartS
  • Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets : Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Healthcare Marketplace Capstone: University of Minnesota
  • Pre-formulation: Novartis
  • Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups Capstone: Yonsei University

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