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    Understand basic accounting principles for managing finances. Learn to prepare financial statements, manage accounts, and ensure compliance.

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      IBM

      BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Linux Commands, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Star Schema, Unix Shell, IBM DB2, Business Intelligence, Databases, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Basic Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Algebra, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Derivatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Return On Investment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      967 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Entry, Productivity Software

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Vibrations, Mechanics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Equities, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Investments, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Databases, Regression Analysis, Stored Procedure, Web Scraping, Relational Databases, Python Programming, Data Science, Data Structures

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Dashboard, IBM Cognos Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Apache Hadoop, Tree Maps, Excel Formulas, Data Wrangling, Apache Hive, Data Collection, Data Mart, Data Science, Microsoft Excel, Data Quality, Data Cleansing

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      28K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Software Development Life Cycle, Cyber Attacks, Technical Support, Security Awareness, Networking Hardware, Application Development, Computer Hardware, Databases, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Key Technologies for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Data Literacy, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Mining, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Big Data, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Data Governance, Computer Science, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Business Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Improvement and Optimization

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic accounting courses

    • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM
    • Basic Mathematics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers: University of Pennsylvania
    • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials: Macquarie University
    • Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Finance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
    • Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
    • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM

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