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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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  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Foundations of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Stakeholder Management

    4.6 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Finance and Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Accounting, Finance, Inventory Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Portfolio Management, Income Statement, Financial Forecasting, Equities, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Corporate Finance

    4.6 stars, 14K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (14K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Corporate Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Loans

    4.6 stars, 6.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (6.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Finances

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Operating Budget, Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Fiscal Management, Balance Sheet, Banking Services, Business Ethics, Standard Accounting Practices, General Accounting, Banking, Corporate Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Systems, Public Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Commercial Banking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SoFi

    The Fundamentals of Personal Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Insurance, Goal Setting, Cash Flows, Investments, Budgeting, Smart Goals, Tax, Portfolio Risk, Cash Management, Mortgage Loans, Insurance Policies, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Loans, Risk Analysis, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Wealth Management, Cost Estimation

    4.6 stars, 438 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (438) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Economics and Finance Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Policy, Consumer Behaviour, General Finance, International Relations, Financial Trading, Game Theory, Financial Systems, Tax, Market Analysis, Economic Development, Competitive Analysis, Bidding, Finance, Fiscal Management

    5 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Gross Profit, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Mathematics, Financial Data, Revenue Recognition, Asset Management

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Forecasting, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Finance, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning

    4.7 stars, 535 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (535) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Personal Finance and Investment Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Tax Planning, Financial Analysis, Tax, Income Tax, Budgeting, Portfolio Management, Insurance, Real Estate, General Finance, Financial Planning, Finance, Wealth Management, Property and Real Estate, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Investments, Investment Management

    5 stars, 10 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Accounting For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting Systems, Auditors Report, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Corporate Accounting, Specialized Accounting, Financial Management, Inventory Accounting, Finance, Budgeting, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Planning

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Principles of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Capital Budgeting, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Financial Market, International Finance, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Systems, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, General Finance, Financial Statements, Business Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Ethics, Business Valuation, Securities (Finance), Portfolio Risk

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8 stars, 492 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (492) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial

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Best free Finance 101 courses

High-quality free Finance 101 courses you can start today.

  1. 1
    Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women
    Goldman SachsMixed1 - 4 Weeks4.7(1,493)Free
  2. 2
    Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women
    Goldman SachsMixed1 - 4 Weeks4.7(535)Free

Best Finance 101 courses from University of Pennsylvania

Top-rated Finance 101 courses offered by University of Pennsylvania on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Introduction to Finance and Accounting
    University of PennsylvaniaBeginner3 - 6 Months4.6(14,381)University of Pennsylvania
  2. 2
    Introduction to Corporate Finance
    University of PennsylvaniaMixed1 - 4 Weeks4.6(6,469)University of Pennsylvania

Best Finance 101 certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Finance 101 from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    The Fundamentals of Personal Finance
    SoFiBeginner3 - 6 Months4.6(438)Specialization
  2. 2
    Economics and Finance Fundamentals
    EDUCBABeginner3 - 6 Months5.0(16)Specialization
  3. 3
    Accounting For Dummies
    John Wiley & SonsBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization

Best Finance 101 courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Finance 101 courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Foundations of Finance
    University of CambridgeBeginner1 - 3 Months4.6(54)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Finances
    PearsonBeginner1 - 4 Weeks5.0(1)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Principles of Finance
    PearsonBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites

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