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    • Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
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      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Data Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Order Fulfillment, Google Ads, Online Advertising, A/B Testing, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Customer experience strategy (CX), Campaign Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      Interactive Brokers

      Derivatives - Options & Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Futures Exchange, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Investments, Technical Analysis, Equities, Market Dynamics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      IBM Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Kubernetes, Unit Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Deployment, NoSQL, Bash (Scripting Language), MongoDB, Shell Script, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Containerization, GitHub, Jupyter, Grafana

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Investment Management

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • D

      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Market Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Team Building, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, Data Science, Needs Assessment, Deep Learning, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Advanced Understanding of Stocks and Bonds

      Skills you'll gain: Equities, Investments, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Growth Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Markov Model, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Market Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Derivatives, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Equities, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Estimation, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, E-Commerce, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Branding, Marketing Channel, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Quantitative Research, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Regression Analysis

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      872 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Equities, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Estimation, Cash Flows

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      912 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular stock market courses

    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
    • Derivatives - Options & Futures: Interactive Brokers
    • IBM Back-End Development: IBM
    • Investment Management: University of Geneva
    • AI For Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
    • Advanced Understanding of Stocks and Bonds: University of Michigan
    • Microeconomics: The Power of Markets: University of Pennsylvania
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Market Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
    • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google

    Why Learn Stock Market?

    The stock market is a system for buying, selling, and trading shares of public companies—shaping investment strategies and economic growth. Understanding how it works can help you make informed financial decisions, assess risk, and explore opportunities in personal investing or finance careers. Learning about the stock market builds financial literacy and long-term planning skills.

    Skills you can learn in Finance

    Investment (23)
    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 Stock Market

    Popular options include Financial Markets from Yale University, Investment and Portfolio Management from Rice University, and A Beginner's Guide to Investing from the Indian School of Business. These courses cover fundamentals of stock trading, portfolio strategy, market analysis, and risk management.‎

    Yes. Many stock market–related courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to access video lessons and readings at no cost. To complete quizzes or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how the stock market works, how to evaluate companies and stocks, understand market indicators, and build investment strategies. Some courses also introduce technical analysis, behavioral finance, and tools like trading platforms or financial calculators.‎

    No. Many courses are beginner-friendly and explain core investing concepts step by step. There are also more advanced courses for learners who want to go deeper into analysis, valuation, or active trading.‎

    Yes. Understanding the stock market can help you make informed personal investment decisions or prepare for finance-related roles. Coursera courses can build your financial literacy, improve your confidence, and offer certificates to demonstrate your skills.‎

    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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