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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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    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Bienvenidos al español: A1.2

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Spanish Language, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

      Financing Infrastructure in African Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Management, Finance, Financial Policy, Decision Making, Public Administration, Economic Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Revenue Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Methods for Solving Problems

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Probability Distribution, Behavioral Economics, Logical Reasoning, Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Introduction to Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Digital Assets, Asset Management, Cryptography, Security Management, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Security Awareness, Emerging Technologies, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Payment Systems, Authentications, Financial Market, Encryption, Financial Regulations, Distributed Computing, Accounting and Finance Software, Technology Solutions

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rice University

      Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Equities, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Peer Review, Forecasting

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Illinois Tech

      Linear Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Contabilidad como Herramienta Gerencial

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      204 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • H

      Howard University

      Introduction to Information Systems for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Software, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Cloud Security, Virtualization, Cloud Platforms, Digital Transformation, Cloud Services, Management Information Systems, Product Design, Business Solutions, Information Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Insights, Public Cloud, User Centered Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Habilidades de Excel Aplicadas a Negocios: Nivel Avanzado

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Mathematics, Data Validation, Business Metrics, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data Management, Automation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Arizona State University

      Business English: Final Project

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Management Reporting, Business Writing, Marketing Planning, Project Documentation, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Reporting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PwC India

      GST - Audit, assessment and litigation

      Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Tax Compliance, Sales Tax, Tax, Compliance Auditing, Tax Laws, Business Risk Management, Standard Operating Procedure, Legal Risk, Risk Mitigation, Financial Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulations, Litigation Support

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Governance, Performance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Compliance Management, Cash Flows, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Bienvenidos al español: A1.2: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Financing Infrastructure in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
    • Methods for Solving Problems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Blockchain: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University
    • Linear Regression: Illinois Tech
    • Contabilidad como Herramienta Gerencial: Universidad de Palermo
    • Introduction to Information Systems for Business: Howard University
    • Habilidades de Excel Aplicadas a Negocios: Nivel Avanzado: Macquarie University
    • Business English: Final Project: Arizona State University

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