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      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Product Marketing, Content Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Marketing Channel, Marketing Communications, Customer Retention, Customer Analysis, Product Strategy, Target Market, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Supply Chain

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Understanding Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Investments, Market Dynamics, Equities, Financial Policy, Economics, Banking, Asset Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Cash Flows, Accounting, Finance, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business Operations, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Corporate Finance, Strategic Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Business Valuation, Organizational Strategy, Business, Market Dynamics, Product Strategy

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change and Global Affairs

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Environment, Policy Analysis, Mitigation, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, International Relations, Technology Solutions, Market Dynamics, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Environmental Science

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Customer Acquisition Management, Product Design, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Market Analysis, Persona Development, Design Thinking, Product Development, Ideation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Price Negotiation, Business Planning, New Business Development, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Market Research and Competitive Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Development, Product Strategy, Data Analysis, AI Personalization, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Mastering the Art of Scaling and Convincing Investors

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Valuation, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Fundraising, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Return On Investment, Due Diligence, Value Propositions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Investments, Financial Analysis, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Strategy & Economic Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Innovation, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Price Negotiation, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Cost Reduction

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Popular Fitness Supplements

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Drug Interaction, Nutrition and Diet, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Product Launch and Post-Launch Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assurance, Product Management, Release Management, Sales Strategy, Performance Analysis, Product Development, Product Testing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Product Improvement, Product Marketing, Generative AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Monitoring, User Feedback, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Market Data, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software

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      Packt

      Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Modeling, Blogs, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Spreadsheet Software, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Professional Networking, Income Statement, Data Visualization, Personal Development, Excel Formulas, User Research, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Communication

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular stock market courses

    • Mastering Business Essentials: Marketing: Emory University
    • Understanding Financial Markets: University of Geneva
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Emory University
    • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations
    • Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup: University of Minnesota
    • Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Microsoft
    • Mastering the Art of Scaling and Convincing Investors: IESE Business School
    • Strategy & Economic Analysis: Illinois Tech
    • Popular Fitness Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Product Launch and Post-Launch Management: Microsoft

    Why Learn Stock Market?

    The stock market is a system for buying, selling, and trading shares of public companies—shaping investment strategies and economic growth. Understanding how it works can help you make informed financial decisions, assess risk, and explore opportunities in personal investing or finance careers. Learning about the stock market builds financial literacy and long-term planning skills.

    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 Stock Market

    Popular options include Financial Markets from Yale University, Investment and Portfolio Management from Rice University, and A Beginner's Guide to Investing from the Indian School of Business. These courses cover fundamentals of stock trading, portfolio strategy, market analysis, and risk management.‎

    Yes. Many stock market–related courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to access video lessons and readings at no cost. To complete quizzes or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how the stock market works, how to evaluate companies and stocks, understand market indicators, and build investment strategies. Some courses also introduce technical analysis, behavioral finance, and tools like trading platforms or financial calculators.‎

    No. Many courses are beginner-friendly and explain core investing concepts step by step. There are also more advanced courses for learners who want to go deeper into analysis, valuation, or active trading.‎

    Yes. Understanding the stock market can help you make informed personal investment decisions or prepare for finance-related roles. Coursera courses can build your financial literacy, improve your confidence, and offer certificates to demonstrate your skills.‎

    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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