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    Learn financial modeling techniques for business planning and analysis. Understand how to build and interpret financial models using Excel and other tools.

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      712 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations, Complex Problem Solving, Linear Algebra

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Banking Services, Credit Risk, Loans, Capital Expenditure, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Capital Markets, Financial Services, Financial Trading, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Market, Wealth Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Trend Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Business Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Improvement and Optimization

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Finance, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Market Dynamics, Quantitative Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Extract, Transform, Load, Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Data Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Star Schema, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Storage

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Machine Learning for Trading

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Market Trend, Securities Trading, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Financial Market

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Data Validation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Workflow Management, Finance, Data Management, Business Intelligence Software, Consolidation, Data Integrity, Data Entry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      62K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      Duke University

      Behavioral Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Financial Planning, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Market, Economics, Psychology, Risk Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Intuit

      Financial Statement Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Analysis, Cash Flows, Sales Tax, Equities, Payroll

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      654 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Revenue Recognition, Depreciation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
    • Preparatory Certificate in Finance and Financial Markets: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models: University of Pennsylvania
    • Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst: Microsoft
    • Machine Learning for Trading: Google Cloud
    • Excel Skills for Business: Macquarie University
    • Behavioral Finance: Duke University

    Skills you can learn in Finance

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    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 Modeling

    Financial modeling courses on Coursera cover a range of essential skills including:

    • Building and interpreting financial models for business valuation
    • Techniques for forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
    • Using Excel and more advanced tools like Python for financial calculations and modeling
    • Cash flow analysis, risk assessment, and scenario planning
    • Understanding financial statements and extracting relevant data
    • Investment banking and corporate finance fundamentals
    • Modeling for mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
    • Real estate and project finance modeling‎

    No prior finance experience is required to begin with beginner financial modeling courses. The curriculum is structured to accommodate learners at different levels:

    • Beginners can start with the fundamentals of financial statements and simple modeling techniques.
    • Intermediate learners can advance to complex models and financial forecasting.
    • Advanced professionals can focus on specialized finance sectors and intricate transaction modeling.‎

    Financial modeling courses on Coursera offer several credential options:

    • Professional certificates that validate your financial modeling and analysis skills
    • Specialized course certificates in targeted areas like advanced valuation or financial forecasting
    • Certifications from top business schools and financial institutions
    • These certificates are valuable for bolstering your professional profile and demonstrating your expertise to employers or clients.‎

    Skills in financial modeling can open doors to various roles in finance and investment sectors including:

    • Financial Analyst
    • Investment Analyst
    • Corporate Financial Planner
    • Risk Manager
    • Portfolio Manager
    • Professionals in these roles use their financial modeling skills to make informed decisions, guide investment strategies, and support business operations effectively.‎

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