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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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      Stanford University

      Writing in the Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Writing, Peer Review, Technical Communication, Grammar, Technical Writing, Editing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Research, Communication Strategies, General Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Constructive Feedback

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Intuit

      Financial Statement Analysis

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      696 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Accounting Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Advanced Analytics, Accounting, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Revenue Recognition, Business Analytics, Auditing, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Finance, Anomaly Detection, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Schematic Diagrams

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Probability & Statistics, Financial Accounting, Business Mathematics, Accruals, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Accrual Accounting, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introductory Human Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Anatomy, Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, Life Sciences, Vital Signs, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Storytelling, Data Migration, Data Security, IBM DB2, Pivot Tables And Charts, Descriptive Statistics, Data Management, Database Design, MySQL, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Databases, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Private Equity and Venture Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Tax Laws, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      More Introduction to Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Equities, Fixed Asset, Inventory Accounting, Securities (Finance), Loans, Cash Flows, Depreciation, Capital Expenditure, Mortgage Loans, Income Tax

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      549 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Human Machine Interfaces, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Creativity, Risk Management Framework, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Application Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
    • Financial Statement Analysis: Intuit
    • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford University
    • Accounting Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Electronics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals: Rice University
    • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials: Macquarie University
    • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
    • IBM Data Management: IBM
    • Private Equity and Venture Capital: Università Bocconi

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