Investments

Investments are the allocation of resources, typically money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit. Coursera's investment catalogue teaches you the fundamentals of investing, from understanding the financial markets, asset classes, and risk management to mastering the art of portfolio construction. You'll learn about different types of investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate, and delve into advanced topics like behavioral finance, derivatives, and alternative investments. This knowledge can enhance your ability as a financial advisor, portfolio manager, or individual investor navigating the financial markets.
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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Investments, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Planning, Finance, Equities, Performance Analysis, Derivatives, FinTech, Financial Forecasting, Economics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SoFi

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Equities, Asset Management, Tax, Financial Analysis, Tax Planning, Securities (Finance), Derivatives

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Equities, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, International Finance, Investments, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis, Analysis, Capital Markets, Tax, Balance Sheet, Financial Regulations, Market Data, Technical Analysis, Market Dynamics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    801 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Benchmarking

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    277 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Return On Investment, Statistics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Università Bocconi

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Private Equity, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Finance, Contract Management, Banking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian School of Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Investments, Balance Sheet, Financial Trading, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Cash Flows, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Risk Management, Market Dynamics

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Investments, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Compliance Reporting, Commercial Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Risk Management, Asset Management, Financial Regulations, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Private Equity, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Requirements, Tax Laws, Tax Planning, Due Diligence, Tax, Financial Market

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Financial Statement Analysis, Intercompany Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Price Negotiation, Financial Accounting, Corporate Tax, Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Investments, Corporate Strategy, Financial Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    601 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Investments, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Cash Management, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Investments, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Investment Management, Business Ethics, Finance, Portfolio Management, Risk Management

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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