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    Interactive Brokers

    Practical Guide to Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Equities, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, International Finance, Investments, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Analysis, Capital Markets, Tax, Balance Sheet, Financial Regulations, Market Data, Technical Analysis, Market Dynamics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    812 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Indian School of Business

    Trading Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Securities Trading, Financial Analysis, Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Market Data, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Investments, Cash Flows, Equities, Order Management, Risk Analysis

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics, Mortgage Loans

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian School of Business

    Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Peer Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Portfolio Management, Data Collection, Market Liquidity, Market Data, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis, Market Dynamics, Project Design, Market Analysis, Financial Market, Business Planning, Securities Trading, Performance Measurement, Technical Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    2.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Investment and Portfolio Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Market Data, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Indian School of Business

    A Beginner's Guide to Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Investments, Balance Sheet, Financial Trading, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Cash Flows, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Risk Management, Market Dynamics

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    Investing using Value, Growth, Momentum and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Investments, Supply And Demand, Real Estate, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Property and Real Estate, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Growth Strategies, Business Economics, Economics, Business Valuation, Financial Trading, Technical Analysis, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Algorithmic Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Trading, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Technical Analysis, Prompt Engineering Tools, Market Trend, Real Time Data, Automation, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SoFi

    Fundamentals of Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Equities, Asset Management, Tax, Financial Analysis, Tax Planning, Securities (Finance), Derivatives

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    Forex - Trading Around the World

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, International Finance, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Market Data, Market Dynamics, Investments, Product Knowledge, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Market Analysis, Order Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    225 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Stocks and Bonds

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Finance, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Data, Equities, Investment Management, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    417 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular stock trading courses

  • Practical Guide to Trading: Interactive Brokers
  • Trading Basics: Indian School of Business
  • Financial Markets: Yale University
  • Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets: Indian School of Business
  • Investment and Portfolio Management: Rice University
  • Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • A Beginner's Guide to Investing: Indian School of Business
  • Investing using Value, Growth, Momentum and Economics: Interactive Brokers
  • GenAI for Algorithmic Trading: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Investing: SoFi

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 Stock Trading For Beginners

Each course featured comes with a detailed description that outlines the skills and topics covered. Choose for a beginner's Stock Trading course that matches your learning goals to maximize the benefits of your educational journey.‎

Most of these courses are designed with Stock Trading beginners in mind. If you have some experience, some courses delve into more advanced topics. Be sure to read through the course descriptions to ensure they align with your current skill level. Choose the beginner's course that suits you and start your journey toward mastering the basics of Stock Trading!‎

Most of our beginner's Stock Trading courses offer a certificate upon successful completion, enhancing your resume and LinkedIn profile. For confirmation, review the specific details of each course.‎

Employers increasingly value continuous learning and skill enhancement. Completing a beginner's Stock Trading course could enhance job applications or may open other career opportunities. Enrolling in a beginner's Stock Trading course is a step forward in your professional journey!‎

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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