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    Learn the basics of finance to manage personal and business finances. Understand financial statements, budgeting, and investment principles.

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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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Accounting Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis

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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Financial Accounting Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Annual Reports, Accrual Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Ledgers (Accounting), Cash Flows

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Technology Strategies, Investments, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Regulations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Business Planning, Resource Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Acumen, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Financial Data, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Budgeting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Business Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Acumen, Business, Finance, Business Strategies, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Construction Management, Capital Expenditure, Operating Cost, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Cash Flows, Revenue Forecasting

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Global Financial Markets and Instruments

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Capital Markets, Equities, Finance, Financial Services, Market Liquidity, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Fixed Asset, Cash Flows

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

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      University of California, Irvine

      Fundamentals of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Cash Management, Budget Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Forecasting, Income Statement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Finance, Expense Management, Budgeting, Business Metrics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Healthcare Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Investment Banking, Negotiation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Corporate Finance, Health Care, Cash Flows

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

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      National Taiwan University

      初級會計學一:會計循環與收入認列 (Financial Accounting 101)

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Internal Controls, Revenue Recognition, Accounting Systems, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Standard Accounting Practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Transaction Processing, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Journals

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • A Beginner's Guide to Investing: Indian School of Business
    • Accounting Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Financial Accounting Fundamentals: University of Virginia
    • FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations: University of Pennsylvania
    • Business Foundations: Organizations, Planning, Finance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Business Impact: Duke University
    • Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch: Packt
    • Global Financial Markets and Instruments: Rice University
    • Fundamentals of Finance: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Healthcare Finance: University of Michigan

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