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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, Financial Statements, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    476 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Finance, Return On Investment, Equities, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Investments, Risk Analysis, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows

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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Recruitment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Investment Banking, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Cash Flows, Benchmarking

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    198 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Cash Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Banking and Financial Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Financial Systems, Banking, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, FinTech, Retail Banking, Financial Services, Commercial Banking, Operational Risk, Credit Risk, Payment Systems, Financial Market, Balance Sheet

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    270 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Return On Investment, Investment Banking, Cash Flows, Corporate Finance, Competitive Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian School of Business

    Trading Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Securities Trading, Financial Analysis, Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Market Data, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Investments, Cash Flows, Equities, Order Management, Risk Analysis

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    The Global Financial Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Financial Policy, Mortgage Loans, Financial Regulation, Public Policies, Credit Risk, Risk Management Framework, Financial Market, Consumer Lending, International Finance, Banking, Financial Analysis, Economics, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Financial Systems, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Equities, Finance, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Risk Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Portfolio Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    299 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Financial Accounting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, Annual Reports, Accrual Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Ledgers (Accounting), Cash Flows

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Electric Industry Operations and Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Plant Operations and Management, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Dispatching

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Fundamentals of Finance: University of Pennsylvania
  • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
  • Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting: IESE Business School
  • Banking and Financial Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Trading Basics: Indian School of Business
  • The Global Financial Crisis: Yale University
  • Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University

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