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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Finance, Financial Accounting, Leadership and Management, Financial Analysis, General Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Cost Accounting, Budget Management, Entrepreneurship, Investment Management, Business Psychology, Management Accounting, Sales, Strategy and Operations, Financial Management, Inventory Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain and Logistics, Experiment, General Statistics, Human Resources, Marketing, Organizational Development, People Development, Probability & Statistics, Strategy, Planning, Problem Solving

      4.7

      (56 reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 1-3 Months

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Taxes, Inventory Management, Supply Chain and Logistics, Leadership and Management, Audit, Cost Accounting, Finance, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Corporate Accouting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Marketing

      4.7

      (746 reviews)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Banking, Investment Management, Risk Management, Securities Trading, Financial Management, Regulations and Compliance, Securities Sales, Underwriting, Business Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Accounting, Adaptability, Budget Management, Innovation, Media Strategy & Planning, Resilience, Taxes, Business Analysis, Business Process Management, Corporate Accouting, Data Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Tests, Strategy and Operations

      4.8

      (24.5k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Finance, Leadership and Management, Financial Accounting, General Accounting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Financial Management, Inventory Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain and Logistics, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Sales

      4.8

      (42 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Finance and Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Accounting, Finance, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Entrepreneurship, Payments, Securities Sales, Cash Management, Decision Making, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Taxes, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Cost Accounting, Budget Management, Business Analysis, Data Analysis

      4.6

      (12.4k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Finance, Financial Accounting, Investment Management, Financial Management, Risk Management, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Corporate Accouting, General Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Probability & Statistics, General Statistics, Leadership and Management, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Mergers & Acquisitions, Regression, Securities Sales, Taxes, Basic Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis

      4.7

      (6.2k reviews)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis of Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Finance, General Accounting, Business Psychology, Cost Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Investment Management, Leadership and Management, Management Accounting, Organizational Development

      4.5

      (13 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business Analysis, Financial Accounting, Finance, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, General Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Data Model, Decision Making, Forecasting, Leadership and Management, Microsoft Excel, Planning, Statistical Tests, Strategy, Strategy and Operations, Business Transformation, Data Management, Estimation, Marketing, Probability Distribution, Regression, Sales, Supply Chain and Logistics, Financial Management, Business Research, Correlation And Dependence, Data Visualization, Investment Management, Research and Design, Statistical Visualization, Taxes, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Performance Management, Data Analysis Software, Design and Product, Market Research, Mathematics, Product Management, Product Marketing

      4.5

      (15.2k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      Analyzing Company Performance using Ratios

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Finance

      4.2

      (769 reviews)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Business Analysis, SQL, Spreadsheet Software, Business, Data Visualization, Data Management, R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Communication, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Communication, Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Customer Analysis, General Statistics, Leadership and Management, Plot (Graphics), Probability & Statistics, Small Data, Algorithms, Application Development, Budget Management, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Cryptography, Data Mining, Data Model, Database Administration, Database Design, Databases, Decision Making, Design and Product, Distributed Computing Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Extract, Transform, Load, Feature Engineering, Finance, Full-Stack Web Development, Interactive Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics, Network Security, Other Programming Languages, Problem Solving, Product Design, Programming Principles, Project Management, Research and Design, Security Engineering, Security Strategy, Software Engineering, Software Security, Storytelling, Theoretical Computer Science, Visual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Web Development

      4.8

      (107.7k reviews)

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3-6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Computer Programming, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Python Programming, Statistical Programming, Finance, Investment Management, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Basic Descriptive Statistics, Correlation And Dependence, General Statistics, Regression, Risk Management, Securities Trading, Statistical Tests, Accounting, Estimation

      4.4

      (3.7k reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      Financial Analysis for Startups

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Finance, Corporate Accouting, Financial Management, Investment Management

      4.6

      (105 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Analysis

      • For those looking to break into the world of financial analysis, Coursera is the place to start. These free courses provide an excellent way to get started. Financial Markets: A Global Perspective is a great introduction into the world of finance and investing. For a more analytical approach, Python for Financial Analysis and Algorithmic Trading or Forensic Accounting are great options. If you already have a good handle of the basics, then Advanced Valuation and Strategy is the ideal way to further develop your skills.‎

      • For someone looking to learn the basics of financial analysis, the Coursera specializations Financial Analysis Skills for Success, Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts, Business Analytics and Finance and Accounting are great choices. There is also the course Introduction to Financial Analysis: The Why that is perfect for a beginner getting started on their financial analysis journey.‎

      • If you're looking to take your financial analysis to the next level, Coursera offers some of the best courses to help sharpen your skillset. Create a Financial Statement Using Microsoft Excel, Python for Statistics and Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, and Strategic Analytics are all comprehensive and invaluable options for advancing your financial analysis knowledge.‎

      • Financial analysis is the examination of the details of a business’s financial performance. This may begin with a relatively simple analysis of a company’s balance sheet, cash flows and liabilities, and other accounting data from its operating history, along with research on the larger economic and regulatory context in which it must compete. However, this examination of historical data is often just a first step; more in-depth analysis seeks to project the likely future performance of a company.

        This financial analysis of a company is important for internal stakeholders looking for ways to improve performance, as well as for potential lenders or investors trying to ascertain whether it is wise to give the business money. Regardless of whether they’re working in a company’s finance department or at a private equity firm, analysts must apply a mix of complex financial modeling tools to develop a robust picture of the company’s financial health to inform decision-making on investments worth millions or even billions of dollars.

        For example, linear programming (LP) techniques seek to optimize financial problems such as debt/equity ratio or portfolio construction, typically using spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel and Solver. For predicting future performance, regression analysis techniques are typically used, as well as probabilistic modeling using Monte Carlo methods of simulation to identify areas of potential risk. These more complex statistical approaches may use Excel, but increasingly rely on more powerful programming tools such as Python.‎

      • Financial analysts are always in demand, as their specialized skills create fundamental inputs for business planning and investment decision-making. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these professionals had a median annual wage of $85,660 in May 2018, and the median wage of analysts working in securities, commodities, or other financial services roles earned a median wage of $101,410.

        Analysts may start out with only a bachelor’s degree, and entry-level positions typically specialize in researching certain types of investments, industries, or regions of the world. With experience - and, often, with a master’s in business administration (MBA) or related education - these jobs may eventually lead to higher-paid positions as portfolio managers or fund managers responsible for selecting an optimal mix of investments across multiple companies and sectors.‎

      • Certainly. Online education is a great way to learn the sophisticated quantitative and modeling skills you need to become a financial analyst, whether you’re just starting out or are an experienced professional looking to upskill yourself. Coursera delivers high-quality courses and Specializations from top-ranked schools like the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University, which means you can learn about financial analysis and other business topics from some of the best teachers in the world - no matter where you are in the world.

        And, because you’ll pay a lower tuition than on-campus students taking the same course, you can enroll in classes on Coursera knowing you’re getting a great deal on a smart investment in your future.‎

      • The skills and experience that you might need to already have before starting to learn financial analysis would likely involve a mix of financial understanding, mathematics, economics, algebra, statistics, and data science. These are among the chief skills you might call on to analyze financial statements to appraise a business’s current financial status and its future prospects. Additional skills for learning financial analysis may include expert problem-solving skills, quantitative skills, logic insights, programming knowledge, and excellent communication skills. To work in financial analysis, a person should be able to present the data, numbers, and probabilities in the analyses to senior executives in a clear, concise way.‎

      • The kind of people who are best suited for work that involves financial analysis are those people with a good head for numbers, an understanding of ratios and percentages, and a wide perspective on financial statements and the information within the statements. A person must be able to know the difference between total revenue and gross profit, and operating income and cash flow. To gain that information, a person most likely would take courses in accounting, financial management, personal finance, risk management, and other similar studies. The kind of people best suited for financial analysis roles would be those who are focused, determined, disciplined, logical, and analytical.‎

      • You might know if learning financial analysis is right for you if you have found yourself regularly poring over company annual resorts, watching financial programs like CNBC on a daily basis, and taking an enthusiastic interest and knowledge in financial news and issues. The work of financial analysis may appeal to you if you find interest in knowing the key aspects of financial statements, income statements, balance sheets, and performance charts to assess a company’s financial position. Ultimately, if you enjoy scrutinizing financial charts and graphs to uncover possible growth areas for a corporate re-positioning, then a career in financial analysis may be right for you.‎

      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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