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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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    • E

      EDHEC Business School

      Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Python Programming, Simulations, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Data Manipulation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Predictive Analytics, Financial Services, Personalized Service, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Management, Emerging Technologies, Banking, Investment Management, Automation, Risk Management

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Accounting: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounts Receivable, Inventory Accounting, Cash Flows

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Construct Stock Market Indices

      Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Google Sheets, Market Liquidity, Data Import/Export, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Market

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Florida

      Personal & Family Financial Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Investments, Insurance, Cash Management, Income Tax, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Budgeting, Portfolio Management, Equities, Personal Development, Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Return On Investment, Investment Banking, Cash Flows, Corporate Finance, Competitive Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Depreciation, Balance Sheet, Equities, Accounting, Asset Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Cape Town

      Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Socioeconomics, Resource Management, Strategic Partnership, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Stakeholder Management, Due Diligence, Contract Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python: EDHEC Business School
    • Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics : Rice University
    • FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Finance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?": University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Accounting: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Construct Stock Market Indices: Coursera Project Network
    • Personal & Family Financial Planning: University of Florida
    • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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