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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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    • D

      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Open Mindset, Complex Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Lifelong Learning, ChatGPT, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      PwC India

      India Customs and Allied laws

      Skills you'll gain: Export Control, Business Valuation, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Laws, Intercompany Accounting, Tax, Analysis, Shipping and Receiving, Commercial Laws, Investigation, Economic Development, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Registration, Procedure Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Splunk Inc.

      Splunk Search Expert 101

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Ad Hoc Reporting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Query Languages, Analysis, Incident Response, Business Process Automation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      E

      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Investments, Risk Management, Accounting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Dartmouth College

      Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Analysis, Goal Setting, Risk Analysis, Cognitive flexibility

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      Tableau Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business Operations

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, Logistics, Financial Market, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Operational Risk, Vendor Management, Risk Management, Derivatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      147 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Game Developers and Esports Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Game Design, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Team Management, Entrepreneurial Finance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      McMaster University

      Finance For Everyone: Value

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Investments, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Risk Analysis, Market Trend, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      241 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Driving Operational Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Operations Management, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Customer Retention, Supply Chain, Resource Allocation, Customer experience improvement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Basics of Statutory Compliance and Taxation

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Returns, Data Import/Export, Tax Management, Tax Compliance, Bookkeeping, Payroll Tax, Invoicing, Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Laws, Financial Data, Financial Reporting

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      F

      Fractal Analytics

      Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychology, Cognitive flexibility, Qualitative Research, Emotional Intelligence, Research Methodologies, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • India Customs and Allied laws: PwC India
    • Splunk Search Expert 101: Splunk Inc.
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Finance: Emory University
    • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College
    • Tableau Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
    • International Business Operations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Game Developers and Esports Organizations: University of California, Irvine
    • Finance For Everyone: Value: McMaster University
    • Driving Operational Performance: University of Pennsylvania

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