This course focuses on equipping you with the essential financial literacy and technical skills necessary for running a successful business. You will develop the ability to interpret financial statements, create effective spreadsheets, and analyze data to make informed business decisions. Furthermore, you will learn how to visualize data and use financial insights to improve your business performance.



Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success
This course is part of Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner Specialization

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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What you'll learn
Understand how to read and interpret key financial statements to assess business performance.
Master essential spreadsheet functions to organize and analyze business data effectively.
Learn data analysis techniques to make informed business decisions and drive success.
Develop data visualization skills in Excel to communicate insights clearly and impactfully.
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, we’ll explore how blogging can be a powerful tool for growing your business. You’ll learn how to create compelling content, build an engaged audience, and monetize your blog to generate revenue for your business.
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19 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will guide you through the basics of financial statements. You’ll learn how to read and interpret the profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, as well as key financial metrics to help assess your business’s performance.
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21 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will cover the foundational skills needed to work with spreadsheets. You’ll learn how to organize and analyze data, use functions for calculations, and format your spreadsheets for clarity and professionalism.
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25 videos1 assignment
In this module, we’ll explore the fundamentals of data analysis, showing you how to summarize, interpret, and visualize data. You’ll develop the skills to make informed business decisions based on data insights.
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15 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on creating compelling data visualizations using Excel. You’ll learn how to choose the right chart types, customize them, and present data in a way that’s easy to understand and impactful.
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30 videos1 reading2 assignments
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Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.
If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.
Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.
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