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      The State University of New York

      Solar Energy Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Cost Estimation, Building Codes, Engineering Calculations, Environment and Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Information​ ​Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cybersecurity, Business Requirements, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, IT Management, Change Management, Information Technology, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Process Flow Diagrams, System Implementation, User Requirements Documents, Data Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Portfolio Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Intuit

      Assets in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Inventory Control, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Property Accounting, Financial Accounting, Asset Management, Accounting, Financial Statements, Lease Contracts, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Capital Expenditure, Operating Expense

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Certified Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Negotiation, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Cost Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      731 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Marketing en redes sociales de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Content Performance Analysis, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Data Storytelling, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Metric, Advertising, Online Advertising, Facebook

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Embedded Software, Automation, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Computer Hardware, Risk Management Framework, Mechanics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Purchasing, Business Writing, English Language, Business Communication, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Management Reporting, Marketing Communications, Business Correspondence, Marketing Planning, Active Listening, Advertising, Business Marketing, Telephone Skills, Promotional Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ISC2

      Certified in Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Business Continuity, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Assurance, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management Framework, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Threat Detection, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Policies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Accounting Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Forecasting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Strategy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, International Relations, Diplomacy, Advocacy, Human Services, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Public Policies, World History, Governance, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Conflict Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Care Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Medical Privacy, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      780 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular financial management courses

    • Solar Energy Basics: The State University of New York
    • Information​ ​Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Assets in Accounting: Intuit
    • Certified Project Manager: SkillUp EdTech
    • Marketing en redes sociales de Meta: Meta
    • Introduction to Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Business English: Arizona State University
    • Certified in Cybersecurity: ISC2
    • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
    • Accounting Analytics: University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you can learn in Finance

    Investment (23)
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    Financial Statement (14)
    Financial Accounting (13)
    Modeling (13)
    Corporate Finance (11)
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    Trading (11)
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    Financial Markets (10)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Management

    Financial management is the planning, direction, and control of an organization’s financial resources. Regardless of whether you are a multinational corporation, a small business, a philanthropic foundation, or a non-profit advocacy group, finances are the lifeblood of any organization, and the careful use of these resources is critically important to ensuring ongoing operations. Conversely, financial mismanagement can result in the collapse of any organization, even if they are creating valuable products or providing necessary services.

    Successful financial management starts with financial accounting. Financial statements like balance sheets and cash flow statements provide fundamental information about the overall financial health of an organization’s operations, and help managers ensure that funds are being utilized efficiently. However, financial management of large organizations may also require asset management skills and an understanding of financial markets in order to make wise investments. If an organization needs to raise capital itself, a financial manager must also provide guidance on the pros and cons of various public and private fundraising strategies.‎

    An education in financial management can prepare you to take responsibility for the financial health of an organization, with duties potentially including reporting, investment decisions, and/or long-term planning. Financial managers, including controllers and finance officers, typically have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics, as well as work experience as a financial analyst or accountant. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, financial managers earned a median annual salary of $129,890 in May 2019, making this a very well-paying career.

    Careers in leadership positions, such as chief executive officers (CEOs) of companies or executive directors of non-profits, can also benefit greatly from a background in financial management. A strong understanding of financing needs and the stakes of financial decision-making is essential to navigating a long-term path to success for any organization.‎

    Yes, absolutely. Coursera offers many courses in financial management topics as well as related business topics such as accounting, investment, and financial markets. You can learn remotely from top-ranked schools like the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Virginia, so you won’t have to sacrifice the quality of your education to learn online. Indeed, you’ll be completing the same coursework and working with the same faculty as on-campus students at a lower tuition. No matter the current stage of your education or career, that’s a smart financial management decision.‎

    The skills and experience that you might need to already have before starting to learn financial management may be a mix of business experience, organizational skills, financial knowledge, and analytical discipline. Because financial management involves coordinating, organizing, directing, and controlling the financial activities of organizations, the skills and experience you might need to already have should include a background in mathematics, economics, algebra, and statistics. These are among the chief skills and background experience that you would need to learn, from either online courses, personal research, or through a college degree.‎

    The kind of people who are best suited for work that involves financial management are professionals who have financial experience gained in schoolwork or business work and who also possess strong facility with the type of numbers found in financial statements. To work in financial management is to be a person who can interpret the raw data, organize the numbers into financial reports, and use the results of those numbers to help senior executives make further investments or develop long-term financial strategies for a company. To do all these things, the people that are best-suited to work in financial management should have excellent communication skills and strong analytical ability as well.‎

    You might know if learning financial management is right for you if you are the type of person who excels in financial work, or scores fantastic grades in college finance courses. Perhaps you may even find yourself reading financial news websites, or poring over the financial results for companies that you might hold stock in. These are the kinds of traits that would help to convince yourself that being involved in financial management would be a good fit. Finally, if your ambition is to work in financial management for a bank, corporation, or insurance company, then having that career goal in front of you is a good path to working in the field.‎

    Online Financial Management courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Financial Management skills. Choose from a wide range of Financial Management courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Financial Management, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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