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    • E

      EDUCBA

      Decentralized Application (DApp) Development

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Transaction Processing, User Interface (UI), Development Testing, Cryptography, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, HTML and CSS, Software Architecture, Javascript, Application Deployment, Data Management

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Fundamentos de Negócios

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Management, Finance, Business, People Management, Corporate Finance, Organizational Structure, Financial Management, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Go To Market Strategy, Branding, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      Creating Global Brands with Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Innovation, Competitive Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      المحاسبة عن حقوق المساهمين

      Skills you'll gain: Equities, Balance Sheet, Securities (Finance), Financial Accounting, Accounting, Investments, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة المقبوضات والديون المعدومة

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Receivable, Customer Analysis, Accounting, Accounting Records, Bankruptcies, Credit Risk, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Sales Process

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Mercado e Títulos de Renda Fixa e de Renda Variável

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Equities, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Securities Trading, Investments, Financial Management, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      المؤشرات الاقتصادية | Economic Indicators

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Performance Analysis, Economics, Business Economics, International Finance, Market Data, Business Valuation, Equities, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Educación superior y emprendimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Higher Education, Education and Training, Adult Education, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Course Development, Constructive Feedback, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Sustainability Reporting, Innovation, Problem Solving, Community Development, Collaboration, Strategic Partnership, Creativity, Research

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investing and Building Wealth

      Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Planning, Investment Management, Finance, Equities, Risk Management, Asset Management, Business Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IE Business School

      Basics of Accounting for Liabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Equities, Accruals, General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Loans

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Risk Managers: Advanced Risk Analysis Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Generative AI, Project Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Risk Management, Data Integration, Anomaly Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Detection, Automation

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Validating Your Startup Idea with MVP Experiment Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, New Product Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Product Management, FinTech

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Decentralized Application (DApp) Development: EDUCBA
    • Fundamentos de Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Creating Global Brands with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
    • المحاسبة عن حقوق المساهمين: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • محاسبة المقبوضات والديون المعدومة: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Mercado e Títulos de Renda Fixa e de Renda Variável: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • المؤشرات الاقتصادية | Economic Indicators: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Educación superior y emprendimiento: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Investing and Building Wealth: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Basics of Accounting for Liabilities: IE Business School

    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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