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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Оптимизация портфеля с помощью модели Марковица

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Financial Market, Investment Management, Variance Analysis, Risk Modeling

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Behavioral Design

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Human Centered Design, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Service Design, Social Sciences, Research Design, Decision Making, Psychology, Business Ethics

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Microsoft Excel إنشاء تقرير المصروفات باستخدام

      Skills you'll gain: Expense Reports, Expense Management, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Financial Data, Excel Formulas, Accounting and Finance Software, Data Import/Export, Data Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Leeds

      Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Operations Research, Production Planning, Graph Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Network Planning And Design, Complex Problem Solving, Algorithms, Linear Algebra

      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

    • S

      Sungkyunkwan University

      Machine Learning for Smart Beta

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, R Programming, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Financial Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Supervised Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École normale supérieure

      Transição energética e ecológica em países do sul

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Economics, Sustainability Reporting, International Relations, Finance, Governance, Environmental Policy, Public Policies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Mixed · 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
      ·
      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Salesforce

      Fundamentos para entrevistar con confianza

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Technical Sales, Sales Development, Storytelling, Sales, Empathy, Presentations, Branding, LinkedIn, Technology Strategies, Portfolio Management, Professional Networking, Verbal Communication Skills, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      'Their' World and How You Define It

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empathy, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Recognizing Others, Culture, Disabilities, Cognitive flexibility, Social Sciences, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset, Innovation, Sociology, Autism Spectrum Disorders

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Blockchain Development and Solidity Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, FinTech, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Payment Systems, Development Testing, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Node.JS, Program Development, Debugging, Virtual Machines, Web Development, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Javascript, Transaction Processing, Event-Driven Programming

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Board Infinity

      Mastering BFSI Interviews: Resumes & Mock Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Finance, Financial Analysis, Banking, Verbal Communication Skills, Branding, Relationship Building, LinkedIn, Business Writing, Presentations, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular personal finance courses

    • Оптимизация портфеля с помощью модели Марковица: Coursera Project Network
    • Behavioral Design: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Microsoft Excel إنشاء تقرير المصروفات باستخدام : Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making: University of Leeds
    • Interpreting the Statement of Cash Flows: IE Business School
    • Machine Learning for Smart Beta: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Transição energética e ecológica em países do sul: École normale supérieure
    • Planejamento Estratégico e Finanças Estratégicas: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Fundamentos para entrevistar con confianza: Salesforce
    • 'Their' World and How You Define It: University of Colorado Boulder

    Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Finance

    Personal finance includes all the actions taken by an individual or family to manage money in the present while making financial plans for the future. An understanding of personal finance is important to building long-term wealth, and it is especially important for young adults because the benefits of good financial habits accrue over time. Managing a budget and saving money may be the start of your financial journey, but a well-rounded personal finance strategy typically includes other elements.

    Achieving long-term goals such as buying a house or starting a business may require making informed decisions about taking on (and repaying) debt through a mortgage or loans. Preparing for retirement and estate planning often includes responsible investments in financial markets, with a portfolio balanced to fit your preferences for risk vs. reward. Shrewd risk management practices may also include the purchase of insurance to cover key assets such as your business, home, or other personal property.‎

    The job most directly related to this field is a personal financial advisor, who helps clients assess their goals and recommend savings and investment strategies to allow them to live the lives they envision. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, personal financial advisors make a median salary of $87,850 per year, and their job growth is expected to be faster than average due to a large proportion of the population approaching retirement and needing financial planning advice.

    Other careers may provide different types of products and services used in personal finance. For example, real estate brokers work closely with clients to help bring their home ownership dreams to fruition, and must be familiar with different financing options available to them. Insurance sales agents must similarly understand how their products fit within their customers’ personal finance goals.‎

    Yes! Whether you are looking to create financial strategies for yourself or as a career to aid others, Coursera has a wide range of online courses and Specializations on personal finance and related topics like financial planning and investment management. These courses are offered by top-ranked institutions including the University of Florida, Rice University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, so you don’t have to sacrifice the quality of your education to learn remotely. You’ll be learning from the same faculty and completing the same coursework as on-campus students but at a significantly lower tuition, allowing you to begin your financial studies by investing in yourself.‎

    Before learning personal finance, you need a strong foundation in math. Finance is among the most quantitative subjects, and it requires some math even for basic tasks like balancing checkbooks and paying bills. Having a background in mathematics makes it easier to learn some of the key skills you need, like assessing investment performance and planning ahead. It also helps to have solid analytic capabilities and good communication skills, particularly if you intend to build a career in personal finance. If you're taking a beginner-level course, you'll gain skills like assessing risk, making investments, creating a budget, and saving money, which will help you as you continue to more advanced topics.‎

    People who are passionate about money matters and those who have the drive to help others better manage their finances are among those best suited to working in a personal finance role. Financial advisors, for example, work one-on-one with their clients to help them manage money in addition to providing recommendations for investments based on short- and long-term goals. You'll need both an analytical mind and solid communication skills when working with clients.‎

    If you want to manage your money effectively, learning personal finance is for you. In fact, learning about personal finance can benefit everyone, no matter their age or career goals. Many experts suggest that personal finance skills are critical to helping people live happy, secure lives because it allows you to develop skills like budgeting, which helps prevent you from overspending and makes it possible to save money. Gaining a good grasp on the fundamentals can benefit you personally by empowering you to take control of what you spend and how you spend it while discovering ways to make your money work for you.‎

    Online Personal Finance courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Personal Finance skills. Choose from a wide range of Personal Finance courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Personal Finance, 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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