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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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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Banking Services, Credit Risk, Loans, Capital Expenditure, Corporate Finance, Banking, Accounting, Capital Markets, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Balance Sheet, Financial Trading, Wealth Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Loans, Finance, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Securities (Finance), Mortgage Loans, Financial Market, Equities, Investments, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Business Valuation, Investment Management, Microsoft Excel, Financial Management, Financial Forecasting, Business Mathematics, Financial Planning, Financial Modeling

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Acumen, Asset Management, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Melbourne

      Essentials of Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Systems, Financial Modeling, Investments, Capital Markets, Market Liquidity, Balance Sheet, Derivatives, Financial Market, Income Statement, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Business Valuation, International Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cambridge

      Foundations of Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Communications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Investments, Securities (Finance), Equities, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Finance, Market Dynamics, Risk Analysis, Economics, Fixed Asset, Market Data, Risk Modeling, Derivatives, Technical Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Management

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SoFi

      The Fundamentals of Personal Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Insurance, Goal Setting, Investments, Budgeting, Tax, Mortgage Loans, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Loans, Risk Analysis, Asset Protection, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Equities, Budget Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Project Finance Fundamentals: Analyze & Structure Deals

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Feasibility Studies, Cost Estimation, Financial Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Case Studies, Stakeholder Analysis, Due Diligence, Loans, Cash Flows, Market Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Finance for Non-Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Working Capital, Financial Forecasting, Cost Management, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Operating Expense

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Cash Management, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Investments, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Investment Management, Business Ethics, Finance, Portfolio Management, Risk Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      BFSI Essentials: Unlocking Finance Careers

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Services, Banking Services, Insurance, Financial Inclusion, Business Ethics, Insurance Policies, Professional Networking, Bank Regulations, Interviewing Skills, Banking, Compensation Analysis, Finance, Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Cash Flow Management

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Working Capital, Inventory Management System, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Decision-Making

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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

    • Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Corporate Finance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Essentials of Corporate Finance: The University of Melbourne
    • Foundations of Corporate Finance: University of Cambridge
    • Finance: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • The Fundamentals of Personal Finance: SoFi
    • Project Finance Fundamentals: Analyze & Structure Deals: EDUCBA
    • Finance for Non-Finance: Packt
    • Financial Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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