Financial statements courses can help you learn how to analyze balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, along with understanding financial ratios and performance metrics. You can build skills in interpreting financial data, assessing company health, and making informed investment decisions. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling and software for accounting and reporting, that support applying your skills in real-world business contexts.
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Needs Assessment, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Education and Training, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Personal Integrity, Leadership Development, Community Development, Thought Leadership, Community Outreach, Leadership Studies, Teaching, Habit Formation, Empathy, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Strategies, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Communication, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Writing, Leadership, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Sales Tax, Tax Management, Compliance Management, Registration, Tax Preparation, Regulatory Compliance, Billing & Invoicing, Tax Returns, Invoicing, Tax Planning, Tax, Transaction Processing, Hospitality, Construction Accounting, Tax Laws, Compliance Auditing, Specialized Accounting, Claims Processing, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Routing Protocols, General Networking, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Communication Systems, OSI Models, Telecommunications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Underwriting, Lending and Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Mortgage Loans, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Case Studies, Risk Analysis, Quality Control, AI Integrations, AI Enablement, Analysis, Predictive Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Acumen, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Growth Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, File I/O
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Excel Formulas, General Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Mathematics, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurial Finance, Social Impact, Spreadsheet Software, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analytical Skills, Sustainable Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Customer Support, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Customer and Client Support, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Competitive Analysis, Operations Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Communication Strategies, Social Media, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Brand Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Dignity in Care, Empowerment, Healthcare Ethics, Accountability, Research, Interactive Learning, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Operations, Business Operations, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Process Management, Business Process Management, Return On Investment, Customer Retention, Resource Utilization, Loss Prevention, Customer experience improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks