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    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Management, Cost Management, Financial Data, Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, Business Valuation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      London Business School

      Fundamentals of Financial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Accounting, Return On Investment, Investments, Cash Flows, Asset Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis of Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Equities, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Capital Expenditure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Business Modeling, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Business Mathematics, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Predictive Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Pandas (Python Package), Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Financial Data, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Financial Analysis, Jupyter, Financial Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      4.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Intuit

      Financial Statement Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Analysis, Cash Flows, Sales Tax, Equities, Payroll

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      648 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Finance, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Market Dynamics, Quantitative Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Banking, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Benchmarking, Spreadsheet Software

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Income Statement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Equities, Investment Management, Loans

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Revenue Recognition, Depreciation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Investments, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Financial Data, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      710 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Financial Analysis - Skills for Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Financial Analysis : London Business School
    • Financial Analysis of Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts: University of Pennsylvania
    • Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Financial Statement Analysis: Intuit
    • Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?": University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you can learn in Finance

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    Evaluation (10)
    Financial Markets (10)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Analysis

    Coursera's Financial Analysis courses provide learners with a toolkit for analyzing financial data:

    • Techniques for reading and interpreting financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
    • Skills in quantitative financial analysis, including ratio analysis, forecasting, and valuation models.
    • Understanding of the principles of corporate finance, investment strategies, and risk management.
    • Application of statistical tools and software commonly used in financial analysis.
    • Knowledge of global financial markets and the factors that influence them.
    • Best practices for communicating financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders.‎

    Financial Analysis courses on Coursera are designed for learners at various stages of their career or education:

    • Beginners can start with foundational courses that introduce basic financial concepts and tools.
    • Those with some background in finance can deepen their understanding of advanced analysis techniques and financial modeling.
    • Advanced learners can explore specialized topics such as mergers and acquisitions analysis or complex investment strategies.‎

    Upon completing Financial Analysis courses, learners can obtain credentials that may enhance their professional profile:

    • Professional certificates that may demonstrate a foundational understanding and practical skills in financial analysis.
    • Specializations that focus on comprehensive areas of financial analysis, potentially enhancing both knowledge and application skills.
    • Certificates that that may demonstrate proficiency of specialized expertise in financial analysis.‎

    Acquiring skills in financial analysis can open doors to a variety of roles within the finance sector:

    • Financial Analyst, assessing company financials and market trends to guide investment decisions.
    • Corporate Financial Planner, developing strategies to manage company finances effectively.
    • Investment Analyst, analyzing investment opportunities and providing recommendations.
    • Risk Analyst, evaluating financial risks and determining how to manage them.
    • Financial Consultant, providing expert financial advice to businesses and individuals.‎

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