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      University of Michigan

      Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Spatial Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Systems Thinking, Health Equity, Environmental Laws

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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Fundamentals of Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Health, Policy Development, Psychology, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Knowledge Transfer, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, Commercialization, Technical Management, New Product Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Regulatory Requirements

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      733 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      المبادئ المحاسبية في التقارير والقوائم المالية

      Skills you'll gain: International Financial Reporting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Standard Accounting Practices, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accounting, General Accounting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Waste Minimization, Environmental Management Systems, Facility Management, Innovation, Community Development, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Quantitative Foundations for International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Financial Modeling, Algebra, Business Economics, Graphing

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      421 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Equities, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Peer Review, Forecasting

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Taxation of Multinationals for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Laws, Tax, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, International Finance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, World History, Business Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Business, Political Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Business Reporting, Proposal Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sales Presentation, Leadership and Management, Environmental Issue, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Proposal Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Investments, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Consolidation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
    • Fundamentals of Project Management: Johns Hopkins University
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
    • Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • المبادئ المحاسبية في التقارير والقوائم المالية: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Quantitative Foundations for International Business: University of London
    • Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio: Rice University
    • Taxation of Multinationals for Everyone: Universiteit Leiden
    • Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    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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