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    Explore financial analysis techniques for evaluating business performance. Learn to use ratios, trend analysis, and financial modeling to make informed decisions.

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      The University of Sydney

      Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Product Design, Service Design, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Communication, Market Research, Corporate Strategy, User Feedback, Product Testing, Customer Insights

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      UX Design Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Research, User Flows, Mockups, Information Architecture, Ideation, Design Elements And Principles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      New York Institute of Finance

      Introduction to Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Modeling, Probability Distribution

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      709 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Princeton University

      Algorithms, Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      Insper

      Administração Financeira

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Return On Investment, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Cost Accounting, Expense Management, Operating Expense, Investments, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      918 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Market Data, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Structured Query Language (SQL)

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      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
      ·
      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Reporting Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Peer Review, General Accounting, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Equities, Asset Management, Investments

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Mastering Software Development in R

      Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Software Documentation, Open Source Technology, Tidyverse (R Package), Package and Software Management, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Leaflet (Software), R Programming, Datamaps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), GitHub, Version Control, Debugging, Functional Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Stanford University

      Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Compassion, Environmental Issue, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Waste Minimization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Pollution Prevention, Creativity, Decision Making, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      570 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Introduction to Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Generative AI, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      858 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship: The University of Sydney
    • UX Design Fundamentals: California Institute of the Arts
    • Introduction to Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
    • Algorithms, Part I: Princeton University
    • Administração Financeira: Insper
    • Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets: Coursera Project Network
    • The Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Financial Accounting Explained: Coursera Project Network
    • Financial Reporting Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Mastering Software Development in R: Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you can learn in Finance

    Investment (23)
    Market (economics) (20)
    Stock (18)
    Financial Statement (14)
    Financial Accounting (13)
    Modeling (13)
    Corporate Finance (11)
    Financial Analysis (11)
    Trading (11)
    Evaluation (10)
    Financial Markets (10)
    Pricing (10)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Analysis

    Coursera's Financial Analysis courses provide learners with a toolkit for analyzing financial data:

    • Techniques for reading and interpreting financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
    • Skills in quantitative financial analysis, including ratio analysis, forecasting, and valuation models.
    • Understanding of the principles of corporate finance, investment strategies, and risk management.
    • Application of statistical tools and software commonly used in financial analysis.
    • Knowledge of global financial markets and the factors that influence them.
    • Best practices for communicating financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders.‎

    Financial Analysis courses on Coursera are designed for learners at various stages of their career or education:

    • Beginners can start with foundational courses that introduce basic financial concepts and tools.
    • Those with some background in finance can deepen their understanding of advanced analysis techniques and financial modeling.
    • Advanced learners can explore specialized topics such as mergers and acquisitions analysis or complex investment strategies.‎

    Upon completing Financial Analysis courses, learners can obtain credentials that may enhance their professional profile:

    • Professional certificates that may demonstrate a foundational understanding and practical skills in financial analysis.
    • Specializations that focus on comprehensive areas of financial analysis, potentially enhancing both knowledge and application skills.
    • Certificates that that may demonstrate proficiency of specialized expertise in financial analysis.‎

    Acquiring skills in financial analysis can open doors to a variety of roles within the finance sector:

    • Financial Analyst, assessing company financials and market trends to guide investment decisions.
    • Corporate Financial Planner, developing strategies to manage company finances effectively.
    • Investment Analyst, analyzing investment opportunities and providing recommendations.
    • Risk Analyst, evaluating financial risks and determining how to manage them.
    • Financial Consultant, providing expert financial advice to businesses and individuals.‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including financial analysis. 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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