Financial planning courses can help you learn budgeting techniques, investment strategies, retirement planning, and risk management. You can build skills in analyzing financial statements, creating cash flow projections, and assessing insurance needs. Many courses introduce tools like financial calculators, portfolio management software, and budgeting apps, that support implementing your planning strategies effectively.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Market Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Loans, Financial Statements, Finance, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, General Finance, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Mortgage Loans, Excel Formulas, Equities, Investments
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Insurance, Financial Planning, Insurance Policies, Personal Development, Asset Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Contract Review, Succession Planning, Investment Management, Land Management, Risk Modeling, Investments, Financial Modeling, Consumer Behaviour, Finance, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Wealth Management, Real Estate, Investments, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Property and Real Estate, Investment Management, General Finance, Insurance, Commercial Real Estate, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Market Liquidity, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Statements, Economics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Model Deployment, Forecasting, Financial Data, Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Financial Management, Market Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, General Finance, Financial Planning, Market Research, Artificial Intelligence, Market Analysis, Data Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Prompt Engineering, Tax Planning, Tax Management, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Auditing, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Tax Compliance, Generative AI, Cash Flow Forecasting, Fraud detection, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Responsible AI, Audit Planning, Financial Data, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Accounting, Cash Control, Standard Accounting Practices, Technical Accounting, Cash Flows, General Accounting, Accounts Payable
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Cost Management, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Planning, Operating Cost, Return On Investment, Investments, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Cash Flows, Budgeting, Smart Goals, Tax, Cash Management, Budget Management, Financial Planning, Tax Planning, Financial Analysis, Income Tax, General Finance, Credit Risk, Expense Management, Balance Sheet, Decision Making, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Budget, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Statements, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Variance Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Insurance Policies, Financial Services, Asset Protection, Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Nursing Homes, Tax Planning, Succession Planning, Property and Real Estate, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Disabilities, Health Care
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks