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    • I

      IE Business School

      Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Trend Analysis, Business Technologies, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      668 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة الممتلكات والمنشآت والمعدات

      Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Asset Management, Property Accounting, Expense Management, Accounting, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      قائمة الميزانية وقائمة الدخل

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Income Statement, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Cash Flows

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مقدمة عن المشتقات وإدارة المخاطر

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Services, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Starweaver

      Business Analysis Mastery: Planning, Skills, and Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Business Planning, Business Process Management, Stakeholder Communications, Enterprise Architecture, Business Consulting, Requirements Analysis, Information Technology, Agile Methodology, Governance, Information Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      الأسواق المالية | Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Derivatives, Investments, Capital Markets, International Finance, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Market Liquidity, Finance, Investment Management, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Equities

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Automation Anywhere

      Implementing RPA with Cognitive Automation and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Process Design, Automation, Return On Investment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dashboard, Unstructured Data, User Accounts, Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Development Testing, Operational Analysis, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, System Support

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      624 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      New
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      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Generative AI in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Predictive Analytics, Financial Services, Personalized Service, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Management, Emerging Technologies, Banking, Investment Management, Automation, Risk Management

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      أساسيات الموازنة التخطيطية الفعالة

      Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Cost Management, Business Planning, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Expense Management, Cash Flow Forecasting

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Campus BBVA

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Job Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker

      Skills you'll gain: IBM Cognos Analytics, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence Software, Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Data Presentation, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Valuation, Data Quality, Asset Management, Information Management, Advanced Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Management Information Systems, Data Strategy, Data Warehousing, Digital Assets, Data Science, Information Privacy, Data Governance

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      389 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular banking courses

    • Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age : IE Business School
    • محاسبة الممتلكات والمنشآت والمعدات: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • قائمة الميزانية وقائمة الدخل: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • مقدمة عن المشتقات وإدارة المخاطر: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Business Analysis Mastery: Planning, Skills, and Perspective: Starweaver
    • الأسواق المالية | Financial Markets: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Implementing RPA with Cognitive Automation and Analytics: Automation Anywhere
    • Introduction to Generative AI in Finance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • أساسيات الموازنة التخطيطية الفعالة: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Business Analytics : Campus BBVA

    Skills you can learn in Finance

    Investment (23)
    Market (economics) (20)
    Stock (18)
    Financial Statement (14)
    Financial Accounting (13)
    Modeling (13)
    Corporate Finance (11)
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    Trading (11)
    Evaluation (10)
    Financial Markets (10)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Banking

    Banking is familiar to us all as the industry that provides most of the financial services we rely on for our personal and business needs, which is clearly important to the normal functioning of the economy. However, to understand what banking really does and why it is so important, it’s helpful to look at a more specific definition. According to Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco:

    “Banks allocate funds from savers to borrowers in an efficient manner. They provide specialized financial services, which reduce the cost of obtaining information about both savings and borrowing opportunities. These financial services help make the overall economy more efficient.”

    In other words, when you deposit money you don’t currently need into your savings account, the bank pays you interest to use this money to purchase securities or finance loans to businesses, individuals, or governments that need the money now. By leveraging vast institutional expertise in financial markets, the banking sector plays a centrally important role in the global economy by efficiently reallocating trillions of dollars between billions of savers and borrowers, ranging in scale from credit card bills of a few dollars to billion-dollar corporate mergers.

    While the banking industry is centuries old, it has seen an incredible amount of change and disruption over the past two decades from innovations in financial technology (or “fintech”) and new financial products. The emergence of cryptocurrencies, peer-to-peer lending, crowdfunding, and microfinance have introduced new ways to provide financial services - and new competitors to traditional banks. And the financial crisis of 2008 exposed new vulnerabilities of our interconnected and accelerated global economy, which is once again being tested by the COVID-19 epidemic.

    Thus, banking today is not only a massively important industry - it’s also a dynamic one in the midst of unprecedented change.‎

    The skills and experience that you might need to already have before starting to learn banking include an interest in money and financial assets, good analytical skills, attention to detail, a strong technology background, and an understanding of institutional finance. As banking continues to grow more digital and online by the day, more banks are looking for people who know how technology is impacting the business of handling money. So it might be helpful to learn computer programming and financial modeling concepts before starting to learn banking. Personality skills that would be useful to have before learning banking could include an ability to handle stress, to work well with others, and have confidence in dealing with retail banking customers.‎

    The kind of people that are best suited for work that involves banking are those who have the ability to learn financial concepts quickly. This is useful in banking for understanding the basic banking fundamentals as well as emerging financial concepts like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and regulatory technology. Because the financial industry thrives on innovation, and elements may change over time, people who are flexible and can adapt to changing environments will also be well-suited for working in banking. A person who has the ability to handle pressure and show resilience in difficult times might also be well suited for work that involves banking.‎

    Online Banking courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Banking skills. With a wide range of Banking classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Banking career skills.‎

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