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    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Blockchain, Cryptography, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Digital Assets, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Investments, Lending and Underwriting, Investment Management, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
      A

      Adobe

      Adobe Content Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Video Production, Typography, Color Matching, Multimedia, Content Creation, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Visual Design, Storyboarding, Design, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      755 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Columbia University

      Construction Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Project Finance, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Project Risk Management, Bidding, Building Information Modeling, Scheduling, Cost Control, Environment Health And Safety, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Real Estate, Cash Flows, Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
      A

      Adobe

      Adobe Marketing Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Color Theory, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Typography, Color Matching, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Generative AI, Customer experience strategy (CX), Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Introduction to Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Data Wrangling, Apache Hive, Data Collection, Data Mart, Data Warehousing, Analytics, Apache Spark, Data Cleansing, Data Lakes, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      M

      Meta

      Meta Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Content Creation, Instagram, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Marketing, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Advertising, Presentations

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      I

      IBM

      IBM Generative AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Wrangling, Large Language Modeling, Unit Testing, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Manipulation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, Data Import/Export, Data Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Computing Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Services, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Sprint Retrospectives, Cloud Platforms, Agile Project Management, Cloud Computing, Agile Product Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Storage, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scrum (Software Development)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of London

      Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Employee Engagement, Marketing Management, Global Marketing, Internal Communications, Customer experience strategy (CX), Human Resources, Organizational Change, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Positive Behavior Support, Goal Setting, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Economics, Adaptability, Mental Health, Productivity, Psychology, Social Skills, Mindfulness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, UI Components, Software Design, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, File Management, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Data Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      I

      IBM

      IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Tensorflow, Verification And Validation, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology: University of Pennsylvania
    • Adobe Content Creator: Adobe
    • Construction Management: Columbia University
    • Adobe Marketing Specialist: Adobe
    • Introduction to Data Analytics: IBM
    • Meta Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • IBM Generative AI Engineering: IBM
    • DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations: IBM
    • Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour: University of London
    • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University

    Skills you can learn in Finance

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Stock Market

    Begin with a structured overview that covers essential topics like how the stock market operates, key terminology, and the roles of different market participants. Look for courses and tutorials designed with step-by-step guidance to build foundational knowledge gradually. Using a learner-driven approach, you can combine your personal research with formal learning paths to ensure you grasp core concepts at your own pace.‎

    Stock Market courses on Coursera cover essential skills that are useful for understanding and participating in financial markets:

    • Basic and advanced concepts of stock trading and investment strategies.
    • Analysis of financial reports and market indicators.
    • Understanding of risk management and asset allocation.
    • Technical analysis, including chart reading and price forecasting.
    • Portfolio management techniques.
    • Insight into global market trends and economic factors that influence stock prices. ‎

    Courses related to the stock market on Coursera are structured to support learners at different levels of expertise:

    • Beginners can start with introductory courses that provide the basics of stock markets and trading.
    • Intermediate learners can expand their knowledge with courses on investment strategies and market analysis.
    • Advanced learners can engage in detailed studies of market dynamics, financial instruments, and investment portfolio management.

    These courses are designed to help learners progress at their own pace and build on existing knowledge. ‎

    By completing Stock Market courses on Coursera, you can obtain various credentials that can enhance your professional profile:

    • Certificates of completion which can be shared on social networks like LinkedIn.
    • Professional certificates that demonstrate your understanding of stock market fundamentals and advanced concepts.
    • Specializations that focus on specific areas such as technical analysis, trading strategies, or financial markets.

    These credentials can help you showcase your learning and analytical abilities to potential employers or for personal development. ‎

    Skills gained from Stock Market courses can be applied to several roles within the financial sector and beyond:

    • Stock Trader, using market knowledge to buy, sell, and trade stocks profitably.
    • Financial Analyst, providing insights and advice based on market trends.
    • Investment Advisor, helping clients choose the right investment based on their goals and risk tolerance.
    • Portfolio Manager, overseeing a collection of investments to meet long-term financial objectives.
    • Financial Planner, assisting individuals in creating strategies for meeting their financial goals through investments.

    These skills can contribute to your ability to analyze and make informed decisions in financial contexts. ‎

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