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    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Management

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

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Object Oriented Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Debugging, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Program Development, Algorithms, Data Modeling, Test Data, User Interface (UI), Unit Testing, Data Import/Export, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Intuit

      Bookkeeping Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Financial Statements, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, General Ledger, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cash Flows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      5.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Data & Finance for the future

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Business Valuation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Competitive Analysis, International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      448 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Economics, Writing, Technical Communication, Diplomacy, Business Economics, Econometrics, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      Tableau Trading Dashboard

      Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Technical Analysis, Market Data, Investment Banking, Tree Maps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Data Analysis, SQL

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Management, Cost Management, Financial Data, Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, Business Valuation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Packt

      Financial Analysis - Build a ChatGPT Pairs Trading Bot

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Financial Trading, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Development Environment, Machine Learning, Financial Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management, Real Time Data, NumPy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Negotiation Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Building, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Value Propositions, Mediation, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Market Research, Proposal Writing, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Presentations, Discussion Facilitation, Marketing Analytics, Statistical Methods, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Business Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • 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

    • U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Derivatives, Securities Trading, Financial Regulation, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), FinTech, Financial Systems, Banking, Financial Trading, Market Dynamics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Commercial Banking, Investments, Futures Exchange, Financial Statements, Risk Modeling, Equities, Market Data

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular trading courses

    • Financial Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Object Oriented Programming: University of London
    • Bookkeeping Basics: Intuit
    • Data & Finance for the future: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Tableau Trading Dashboard: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Financial Analysis - Skills for Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Financial Analysis - Build a ChatGPT Pairs Trading Bot: Packt
    • Negotiation Fundamentals: ESSEC Business School
    • Market Research: University of California, Davis

    Why Learn Trading?

    Trading involves buying and selling financial assets—like stocks, currencies, or commodities—with the goal of making a profit based on market movements. It plays a central role in global finance and requires knowledge of risk, strategy, and timing. Learning trading can help you build practical skills to navigate markets and make more informed financial decisions.

    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 Trading

    Trading courses on Coursera equip learners with important skills for participating in various markets:

    • Fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate securities and market conditions.
    • Strategies for trading stocks, commodities, forex, and other financial instruments.
    • Risk management techniques to minimize losses and optimize returns.
    • Use of trading platforms and tools for market analysis and trade execution.
    • Psychological aspects of trading, including how to manage emotions and maintain discipline.
    • Legal and regulatory environment of trading in global markets. ‎

    Trading courses on Coursera accommodate learners of all backgrounds:

    • Beginners can start with courses that introduce the basics of trading and financial markets.
    • Intermediate learners can delve into specific trading strategies and analytical techniques.
    • Advanced traders can refine their skills with in-depth studies of market theories, algorithmic trading, and portfolio management.

    Courses are tailored to help individuals enhance their understanding and performance in trading activities. ‎

    Participants in Trading courses on Coursera can earn several types of credentials, which can support their professional growth:

    • Certificates of completion that can be used to enhance your resume or professional profiles.
    • Professional certificates that verify your expertise in particular trading disciplines.
    • Specializations that provide detailed knowledge in areas like algorithmic trading, market analysis, or derivatives.

    These credentials, while enriching your educational background, can also help in demonstrating your commitment and expertise to current or potential employers. ‎

    Acquiring skills through Trading courses can open up opportunities in various financial sectors:

    • Trader, actively buying and selling stocks, bonds, or other assets.
    • Financial Analyst, analyzing data to make investment recommendations.
    • Risk Manager, assessing and mitigating financial risks for trading firms.
    • Broker, facilitating trading transactions for clients and offering advice.
    • Quantitative Analyst, developing complex models to predict market movements.

    These roles utilize the analytical, strategic, and technical skills developed through trading courses, contributing to professional capabilities in financial markets.‎

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