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    • N

      New York University

      Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Market Liquidity, Finance, Market Dynamics, Financial Modeling, Securities (Finance), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Credit Risk, Machine Learning, Physics

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      National Taiwan University

      經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets)

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      242 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Finance: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Accounting, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Business Management, Financial Forecasting

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      466 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Introduction to Economic Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Economics, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Budgeting, Capital Markets, Finance, Securities (Finance), Financial Management, Investments, Financial Analysis, Equities, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Finance and Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Tax Planning, Equities, Financial Planning, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IESE Business School

      Think like a CFO

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Cash Flows, Operational Analysis, Financial Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Operating Expense, Financial Market, Forecasting, Business Valuation, Equities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Payment Processing, FinTech, Blockchain, Mobile Banking, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Banking Services, Emerging Technologies, Investment Management, Wealth Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Asset Management, Point of Sale, Fundraising, Capital Markets, Consumer Lending, Financial Trading, Market Dynamics, Digital Assets

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IESE Business School

      Claves de la Dirección de Empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, People Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Product Marketing, Leadership Development, Marketing, Accrual Accounting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Working Capital, General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Business, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of New Mexico

      Negocios Internacionales I

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Global Marketing, World History, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Market Dynamics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      The Business of Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Health Disparities, Financial Statements, Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Income Statement, Employee Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Lean Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Operational Efficiency, Health Policy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • T

      The University of Melbourne

      Essentials of Corporate Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Systems, Financial Modeling, Investments, Capital Markets, Market Liquidity, Balance Sheet, Derivatives, Financial Market, Income Statement, Financial Data, Business Valuation, International Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Budgeting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
    • 經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets): National Taiwan University
    • Introduction to Finance: The Basics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Finance and Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
    • Think like a CFO: IESE Business School
    • Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations: University of Michigan
    • Claves de la Dirección de Empresas: IESE Business School
    • Negocios Internacionales I: University of New Mexico

    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

    Top trading-related courses include Practical Guide to Trading from Interactive Brokers, Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets from the Indian School of Business, and Financial Markets from Yale University. These courses cover stock trading, market analysis, risk management, and behavioral finance.‎

    Yes. Many trading courses offer a free audit option, which allows you to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. If you want to earn a certificate or complete graded assignments, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how financial markets work, how to evaluate assets, and how to use technical indicators and charts to make informed trading decisions. Some courses also explore portfolio diversification, trading psychology, and tools like algorithmic trading or backtesting strategies.‎

    Not at all. Many beginner-friendly courses explain market fundamentals and trading concepts step by step. If you’re looking for more advanced strategies or tools, Coursera also offers intermediate and expert-level courses.‎

    Yes. While trading involves risk and requires ongoing learning, Coursera’s trading courses can help you build foundational knowledge, understand key concepts, and develop a disciplined approach to investing or short-term trading. Certificates can also enhance your resume if you’re pursuing finance-related roles.‎

    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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