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      Board Infinity

      Decoding BFSI: Key Segments and Functions in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Services, Banking, Financial Regulations, Insurance, Business Ethics, Financial Sales, Underwriting, Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Mobile Banking, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Financial Planning, Risk Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Improving Financial Planning with Oracle EPM

      Skills you'll gain: Month End Closing, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Workflow Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Build an AI Personal Assistant with a Vector Database

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Web Development, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Javascript, Databases, ChatGPT, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      National Taiwan University

      大學之理念 (The Idea of a University)

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Political Sciences, Education and Training, International Relations, Economics, Social Sciences, World History, Personal Development, Research, Policy Analysis, Governance, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Gestión del Capital Humano en la Indust. de la Hospitalidad

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Human Capital, Team Motivation, Hospitality, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Development, Leadership Studies, Workforce Planning, Employee Training, Team Building, Talent Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Dashboard, Billing, Billing Systems, Cost Management, Resource Management, Google Sheets, Expense Management, Cloud Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Organizational Structure, Identity and Access Management, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Amazon Web Services

      Configure and Deploy AWS Client VPN

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Command-Line Interface, Control Panels, End User Training and Support

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Cinematic Health

      Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Hospice, Caregiving, Vital Signs, Nursing Homes, Home Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Cardiology, Direct Patient Care, Geriatrics, Personal Care, Patient Education and Support, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Behavior Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for GenAI Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Regulatory Requirements, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Assurance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      La Economía de la Felicidad

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Data Collection, Surveys, Sociology

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Fitness Corporativo

      Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Employee Training, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Engagement, Corporate Strategy, Productivity, Stress Management, Physical Therapy, Employee Retention, Coaching, Nutrition and Diet, Personal Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      استخدام جداول بيانات جوجل لإنشاء بيان مالي

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Google Sheets, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Accounting and Finance Software, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Data Entry

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Decoding BFSI: Key Segments and Functions in Finance: Board Infinity
    • Improving Financial Planning with Oracle EPM: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Build an AI Personal Assistant with a Vector Database: Scrimba
    • 大學之理念 (The Idea of a University): National Taiwan University
    • Gestión del Capital Humano en la Indust. de la Hospitalidad: Universidad de Palermo
    • Understanding Your Google Cloud Costs en Español: Google Cloud
    • Configure and Deploy AWS Client VPN: Amazon Web Services
    • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
    • Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for GenAI Projects: Coursera Instructor Network
    • La Economía de la Felicidad : Universidad de Palermo

    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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