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    • Y

      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Creating a Social Business

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Corporate Sustainability, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Complex Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pittsburgh

      idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Storytelling, Stakeholder Management, Solution Design, Project Planning, Business Planning, Innovation, Product Development, Market Analysis, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Regulatory Affairs, User Research, Problem Solving, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Customer Insights

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, Commercialization, Budgeting, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Gobierno corporativo: antecedentes

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Corporate Accounting, Accountability, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Structure, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Management, Financial Reporting

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • H

      Howard University

      Solving Business Problems with Spreadsheet Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analytics, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Risk Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      المعادلات في مايكروسوفت إكسل الجزء ٢| Formulas in MS Excel 2

      Skills you'll gain: Loans, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Business Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Blockchains, Tokens, and The Decentralized Future

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Governance, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Digital Assets, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Internet Of Things, Data Security

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Introduction to Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Payment Systems, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Cryptographic Protocols, E-Commerce, Transaction Processing, Algorithms, Fundraising

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Planejamento Estratégico e Finanças Estratégicas

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investments, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      National Taiwan University

      農企業管理學 (Agribusiness Management)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Management, Production Management, Economics, Capital Budgeting, Business Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Supply Chain Management, Market Research, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IE Business School

      Basics of Accounting for Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Estimation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IE Business School

      Interpreting the Statement of Cash Flows

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business, General Finance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Creating a Social Business: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
    • idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products: University of Pittsburgh
    • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Gobierno corporativo: antecedentes: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Solving Business Problems with Spreadsheet Modeling: Howard University
    • المعادلات في مايكروسوفت إكسل الجزء ٢| Formulas in MS Excel 2: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Blockchains, Tokens, and The Decentralized Future: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Blockchain: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Planejamento Estratégico e Finanças Estratégicas: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • 農企業管理學 (Agribusiness Management): National Taiwan University

    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)
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    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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