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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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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Business Development, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Loans, Fundraising, Stakeholder Communications, Cash Flows

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      National Taiwan University

      初級會計學二:資產與負債 (Financial Accounting 102)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Inventory Management System, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Inventory Control, Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Business Economics, Fixed Asset, Accounting, Property Accounting, Depreciation, Asset Management

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Financial Forecasting, Capital Markets

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Income Statement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Investment Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إتقان الإدارة المالية | Mastering Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Project Estimation, Budget Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Business Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Operational Efficiency

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Corporate Finance II: Financing Investments and Managing Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Corporate Finance, Business Ethics, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Management, Risk Management, Investment Banking, Equities, Governance, International Finance, Financial Analysis, Loans, Capital Budgeting, Derivatives

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      877 reviews

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      Duke University

      Investment Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Risk Analysis

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

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      University of Pennsylvania

      More Introduction to Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Working Capital, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Income Tax, Tax, Equities, Cash Flows, Fixed Asset, Depreciation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Budgeting, Capital Markets, Finance, Securities (Finance), Financial Management, Resource Allocation, Investments, Financial Analysis, Equities, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      National Taiwan University

      初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Equities, Balance Sheet, Investments, Trend Analysis, Consolidation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Equities, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Working Capital

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      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      الأسواق المالية | Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Derivatives, Investments, Capital Markets, International Finance, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Market Liquidity, Finance, Investment Management, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Equities

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • 初級會計學二:資產與負債 (Financial Accounting 102): National Taiwan University
    • Healthcare Financial Management Fundamentals: Northeastern University
    • Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?": University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • إتقان الإدارة المالية | Mastering Financial Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Corporate Finance II: Financing Investments and Managing Risk: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Investment Evaluation: Duke University
    • More Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • 初級會計學三:股東權益與現金流量 (Financial Accounting 103): National Taiwan University

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