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      University of Colorado System

      First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Change Management, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Proposal Development, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Business Metrics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Economics, Environmental Issue, Business, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Fraud Detection on Financial Transactions with Machine Learning on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Google Cloud Platform, Unsupervised Learning, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Risk Modeling, Threat Detection, Supervised Learning, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Transaction Processing

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Entrepreneurial Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Corporate Strategy, New Product Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Product Management, Value Propositions, Customer Insights

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Debt

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Loans, Finance, Credit Risk, General Finance, Fiscal Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Economic Development, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Comércio Internacional

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, International Finance, Transportation Operations, International Relations, Transportation Management, Tax Laws, General Shipping and Receiving, Logistics, Export Control, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Insurance, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Shipping and Receiving, Supply Chain, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Medicare, Health Disparities, Payment Systems, Market Dynamics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Risk Analysis, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      CentraleSupélec

      Two Speed IT: How Companies Can Surf the Digital Wave, a BCG Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Business Transformation, Workforce Management, Digital Transformation, Operational Efficiency, Information Technology, Product Strategy, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Management, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Analysis, Product Marketing, Expectation Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business Venturing Abroad

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Global Marketing, International Finance, Competitive Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Export Control, Mergers & Acquisitions, Growth Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Go To Market Strategy, Business Strategy, Franchising, Market Analysis, Contract Management, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Estructura de capital y política de dividendos

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Market Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      How Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets can master the Blockchain Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Encryption Standard, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Systems, Financial Services, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Technology Strategies, Unsupervised Learning, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing, Reinforcement Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Management Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Corporate Strategy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability: University of Colorado System
    • Fraud Detection on Financial Transactions with Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Finance for Everyone: Debt: McMaster University
    • Comércio Internacional: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Two Speed IT: How Companies Can Surf the Digital Wave, a BCG Perspective: CentraleSupélec
    • International Business Venturing Abroad: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Estructura de capital y política de dividendos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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)
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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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