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      INSEAD

      Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Business Modeling, Financial Systems, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Identity and Access Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Central Banks and Monetary Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Financial Market, Financial Data, Banking, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Market Liquidity, Market Dynamics, Crisis Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Financial Accounting Explained

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Income Statement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مبادئ وأساسيات المحاسبة | What Accounting is all about

      Skills you'll gain: Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Financial Statements, General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Income Statement, Balance Sheet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Understanding Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Equities, Financial Policy, Economics, Banking, Asset Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Financial Regulation in Emerging Markets and the Rise of Fintech Companies

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Blockchain, Banking, Financial Services, Consumer Lending, Financial Market, Emerging Technologies, Loans, Regulatory Compliance, Payment Systems, International Finance, Payment Processing, Risk Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Principles of Sustainable Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Finance, Asset Management, Investment Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Banking, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Financial Planning, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      450 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Banking & Finance in India

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Financial Systems, Securities (Finance), Banking, Financial Policy, Finance, Bank Regulations, Economics, Financial Regulation, Public Administration, Fiscal Management, Commercial Banking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Literacy, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Visualization, Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Amazon S3, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      891 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Interoperability, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulations, Digital Assets, Finance, Banking, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Derivatives, Transaction Processing, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      FinTech Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Compliance Management, Disaster Recovery, Operational Risk, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Information Technology, Governance, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, Business Strategies, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular banking courses

    • Blockchain, Cryptoassets, and Decentralized Finance: INSEAD
    • Central Banks and Monetary Policy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Accounting Explained: Coursera Project Network
    • مبادئ وأساسيات المحاسبة | What Accounting is all about: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Understanding Financial Markets: University of Geneva
    • Financial Regulation in Emerging Markets and the Rise of Fintech Companies: University of Cape Town
    • Principles of Sustainable Finance : Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Banking & Finance in India: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS: Amazon Web Services

    Skills you can learn in Finance

    Investment (23)
    Market (economics) (20)
    Stock (18)
    Financial Statement (14)
    Financial Accounting (13)
    Modeling (13)
    Corporate Finance (11)
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    Trading (11)
    Evaluation (10)
    Financial Markets (10)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Banking

    Banking is familiar to us all as the industry that provides most of the financial services we rely on for our personal and business needs, which is clearly important to the normal functioning of the economy. However, to understand what banking really does and why it is so important, it’s helpful to look at a more specific definition. According to Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco:

    “Banks allocate funds from savers to borrowers in an efficient manner. They provide specialized financial services, which reduce the cost of obtaining information about both savings and borrowing opportunities. These financial services help make the overall economy more efficient.”

    In other words, when you deposit money you don’t currently need into your savings account, the bank pays you interest to use this money to purchase securities or finance loans to businesses, individuals, or governments that need the money now. By leveraging vast institutional expertise in financial markets, the banking sector plays a centrally important role in the global economy by efficiently reallocating trillions of dollars between billions of savers and borrowers, ranging in scale from credit card bills of a few dollars to billion-dollar corporate mergers.

    While the banking industry is centuries old, it has seen an incredible amount of change and disruption over the past two decades from innovations in financial technology (or “fintech”) and new financial products. The emergence of cryptocurrencies, peer-to-peer lending, crowdfunding, and microfinance have introduced new ways to provide financial services - and new competitors to traditional banks. And the financial crisis of 2008 exposed new vulnerabilities of our interconnected and accelerated global economy, which is once again being tested by the COVID-19 epidemic.

    Thus, banking today is not only a massively important industry - it’s also a dynamic one in the midst of unprecedented change.‎

    The skills and experience that you might need to already have before starting to learn banking include an interest in money and financial assets, good analytical skills, attention to detail, a strong technology background, and an understanding of institutional finance. As banking continues to grow more digital and online by the day, more banks are looking for people who know how technology is impacting the business of handling money. So it might be helpful to learn computer programming and financial modeling concepts before starting to learn banking. Personality skills that would be useful to have before learning banking could include an ability to handle stress, to work well with others, and have confidence in dealing with retail banking customers.‎

    The kind of people that are best suited for work that involves banking are those who have the ability to learn financial concepts quickly. This is useful in banking for understanding the basic banking fundamentals as well as emerging financial concepts like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and regulatory technology. Because the financial industry thrives on innovation, and elements may change over time, people who are flexible and can adapt to changing environments will also be well-suited for working in banking. A person who has the ability to handle pressure and show resilience in difficult times might also be well suited for work that involves banking.‎

    Online Banking courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Banking skills. With a wide range of Banking classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Banking career skills.‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including banking. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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