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      University of Pennsylvania

      Accounting Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Forecasting, Financial Statements, Accounting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Strategy

      4.5
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Investments, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Presentation, Scalability, Data Mining, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Management, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Network Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Operations Research, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Resource Allocation, Statistical Analysis, Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Transportation Operations, Complex Problem Solving, Linear Algebra

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Business Mathematics, Markov Model, Probability, Predictive Analytics, Process Optimization, Risk Management, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Simulation and Simulation Software, Forecasting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Financial Analytics in RStudio: Identify Profit Drivers

      Skills you'll gain: Operational Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Improvement, Data Import/Export, Variance Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Operating Expense, Plot (Graphics), Waterfall Methodology

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      IBM Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, SQL, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Wrangling, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Matplotlib, Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Pandas (Python Package), Professional Networking

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Python for Data Science, AI & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Automation, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Collection, Application Programming Interface (API), Pandas (Python Package), Programming Principles, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Proposal Development, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Data

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Sports Performance Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Data Processing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Applied Machine Learning, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Statistical Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Excel Basics for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Pivot Tables And Charts, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, NumPy, Descriptive Statistics, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular financial analytics courses

    • Accounting Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Financial Markets: Yale University
    • Big Data: University of California San Diego
    • Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
    • Financial Analytics in RStudio: Identify Profit Drivers: Coursera Project Network
    • IBM Data Science: IBM
    • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
    • Financial Management: Duke University
    • Sports Performance Analytics: University of Michigan

    Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Analytics

    Financial analytics is the methodology of analyzing the financial activities of an organization, with analysis provided about financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, debt-to-equity ratios, cash flow, and any relevant notes for accounting and tax purposes. This analysis then sets the organization's financial dealings in order, which allows the organization to make and take significant decisions like capital investment, market planning, and organizational financing activities.‎

    When you learn financial analytics, you are growing your knowledge of all the financial activities that are in operations in our modern business world. You will increase your fundamental understanding of how to apply financial analytics in real-life scenarios. You will gain confidence in exploring financial techniques that are used by market pros to evaluate risks and returns, analyze time-sensitive data, and determine how stocks are priced in the marketplace. Studying financial analytics will give you a deep base of knowledge that you can put back into a new financial job or an existing financial job.‎

    When you know financial analytics, you can find work in careers like data management, financial auditing, financial analytics, risk management, stock trading, hedge fund investing, and other business analytics roles. The financial analytics field is wide open for an ambitious person to take early knowledge and apply it in new ways, especially in emerging areas like fintech, cryptocurrencies, and big data applications.‎

    Learning financial analytics through online courses gives you a wide depth of data-driven insights that you can leverage while working in roles in data science, data analysis, financial management, and business risk analysis. Taking online courses can help you learn the basics of financial elements in the stock markets, bond markets, and foreign exchange markets and can gain practical tips on managing risks when it comes to business investing.‎

    Online Financial Analytics courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Financial Analytics skills. Choose from a wide range of Financial Analytics courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Financial Analytics, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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