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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Macroeconomic Financial Accounts

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Financial Data, Financial Market, International Finance, Finance, Accounting, Banking, Economics, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Change Management, Organizational Change, Innovation, Business Transformation, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, New Product Development, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Economía y Finanzas de Empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development, Business, Market Analysis, Public Policies, International Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Competitive Analysis, Design Thinking, Innovation, Rehabilitation, Intellectual Property, Health Technology, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Business Modeling, Qualitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      Introduction to Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Financial Services, Risk Management, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Banking, Financial Regulation, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Mitigation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors

      Skills you'll gain: Loss Prevention, Waste Minimization, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Production Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Capacity Planning, Stakeholder Management, International Relations, Education and Training, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Global Health Diplomacy

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Benefits

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Customer Insights, Market Opportunities, B2B Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Starweaver

      Mastering Hotel Financials

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Management, Budgeting, Income Statement, Benchmarking, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, FinTech, Return On Investment, Crisis Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      The Blockchain System

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Data Sharing, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain Systems, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Version Control, Data Validation, Real Estate

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      SAS

      The Power of Machine Learning: Boost Business, Accumulate Clicks, Fight Fraud, and Deny Deadbeats

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Analysis, Social Justice

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Create Compelling Business Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Proposal Writing, Business Ethics, Business Research, Business Writing, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Business Planning, Business Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Macroeconomic Financial Accounts: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Economía y Finanzas de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo
    • Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People: University of Copenhagen
    • Introduction to Risk Management: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Global Health Diplomacy: The State University of New York
    • Marketing Channel Benefits: Emory University
    • Mastering Hotel Financials: Starweaver
    • The Blockchain System: University of California, Irvine

    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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