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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI Strategy and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Governance, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Governance, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Innovation, Algorithms, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Health, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community Health, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      305 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Rocket Science for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Physical Science, Spatial Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      558 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Creative Designing in Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Creative Design, Data Security, Real Time Data, Geospatial Mapping

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      287 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Sciences Po

      International migrations: a global issue

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Demography, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Political Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Policies, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      547 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Google

      Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Sampling (Statistics), Prompt Engineering, Presentations, Graphing, Data Ethics, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Oral Expression, Artificial Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Primary Care, Health Care, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Building Batch Data Pipelines on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Data Integration, Data Migration, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Serverless Computing, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Transformation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Financial Data, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Capture, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Python Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Excel and Copilot Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Data Manipulation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      Architecting Solutions on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Information Technology Architecture, Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Kinesis, Containerization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      501 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Tally Bookkeeper

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Budgeting, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Returns, Data Import/Export, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Tax Management, Tax, General Ledger, Inventory Accounting, Tax Compliance, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Control, Banking Services, Cost Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • AI Strategy and Governance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change: Johns Hopkins University
    • Rocket Science for Everyone: Yale University
    • Creative Designing in Power BI : Microsoft
    • International migrations: a global issue: Sciences Po
    • Speed Up Data Analysis and Presentation Building: Google
    • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
    • Building Batch Data Pipelines on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • 用Python玩转数据 Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
    • Excel and Copilot Fundamentals: Microsoft

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    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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