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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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      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

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      549 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Accounting Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Income Statement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Full-Stack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Version Control, Unix Commands, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Git (Version Control System), React.js, SQL, API Design, GitHub, Responsive Web Design, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), MySQL, Data Integrity, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Integral Calculus, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Advanced Mathematics, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      5.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managerial Accounting: Cost Behaviors, Systems, and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Accounting Systems, Operating Cost, Accounting, Cost Management, Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · 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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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Application Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Math Prep: College & Work Ready

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Geometry, Graphing, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      313 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Encryption, Information Technology, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Network Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Tax, Payroll Systems, Payroll Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax Management, Data Entry, Labor Compliance, Compensation Management, Tax Preparation, Benefits Administration, Income Tax, Workforce Management, Tax, Labor Law, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Human Resources, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      537 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • More Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
    • Accounting Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Meta Full-Stack Developer: Meta
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Imperial College London
    • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
    • Managerial Accounting: Cost Behaviors, Systems, and Analysis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford University
    • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Math Prep: College & Work Ready: University of North Texas
    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google

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