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    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis of Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Equities, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Capital Expenditure

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Income Statement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Equities, Investment Management, Loans

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      284 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Balance Sheet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Columbia University

      Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Financial Systems, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Equities, Finance, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Risk Modeling, Probability, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Resource Allocation, Competitive Analysis, Decision Making, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Applying to U.S. Universities

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Higher Education, Interviewing Skills, Planning, Strategic Planning, Detail Oriented, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      514 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      N

      Nanjing University

      Data Processing Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI) Design

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      372 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Financial Forecasting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Return On Investment, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Market

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • 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

    • D

      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Interoperability, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulations, Digital Assets, Finance, Banking, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Derivatives, Transaction Processing, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Meeting Investors' Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Business Ethics, Wealth Management, Behavioral Economics, Financial Market, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Finance, Market Data, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Financial Analysis of Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?": University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Finance for Non-Financial Professionals: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
    • Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
    • Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
    • Financial Forecasting and Reporting: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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 Financial Markets

    Financial markets are the online trading mechanisms where traders and investors work to buy and sell stocks and bonds, commodities and derivatives, foreign exchange, and more. There are stock markets, bond markets, cryptocurrency markets, foreign exchange markets, and others. Businesses go to financial markets as well to raise money for expansion, and companies join financial markets to raise visibility and reduce risks.

    Financial markets exist to create financial liquidity for companies to grow and for entrepreneurs to seek funding for their business ventures. Financial markets can increase investor confidence in an economy by making information available, thus reducing risk.‎

    It's important to learn about financial markets to gain insights on risk management, financial principles, and stock trading and see how the banking and securities industries operate.

    The financial markets represent the lifeblood of the world's economic drivers, including the major markets around the world, as well as the lesser ones in different countries. You'll need to know how financial markets operate, if you want to work in the area of finance, as a trader, investor, entrepreneur, or within a company as a financial analyst, market maker, or similar role.‎

    A few career opportunities available to someone with a good education and interest in financial markets include portfolio manager, bond trader, risk manager, investment banker, and similar roles. After proving yourself in these jobs, there may be opportunities later in venture capital, underwriting, and private equity fields.

    In the stock trading area, there may be jobs open to become a buy-side trader, a sell-side trader, or a hedge fund trader. Working in the financial markets ensures there are many other interesting areas to move into and explore later on.‎

    Taking online courses about the financial markets can give you knowledge about interest rates, stocks, bonds, commodities, and more. You can learn how and why stocks and bonds move up and down relative to risk factors. You may also learn to analyze a stock's performance over time and learn more about risk and return opportunities. Over time, you may get insights into the operations of hedge funds, stock portfolios, and emerging markets.‎

    Online Financial Markets courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Financial Markets skills. Choose from a wide range of Financial Markets courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Financial Markets, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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