Budgeting

Budgeting is a financial strategy that involves producing a plan to spend your money. This plan, called a budget, is an estimation of revenue and expenses over a specified future period of time. Coursera's budgeting catalogue equips you with the knowledge and tools you need to create, implement, and manage an effective budget. You'll learn the principles of personal and corporate budgeting, forecasting methods, variance analysis, and financial modelling. Moreover, you'll explore different types of budgets, from static to flexible, and understand the role of budgets in decision-making and controlling costs. Whether you are a finance professional, a small business owner, or simply wish to manage your personal finances better, mastering budgeting can help you achieve your financial goals.