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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة الأوراق المالية القابلة للتداول

      Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Accounting, Financial Market, Financial Trading, Investments, Equities, Technical Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      طرق تقييم الشركات | Business Valuation Approaches

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Accounting, Business Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Reading Financial Statements

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Management Reporting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Business, Corporate Finance, Business Risk Management, Cash Flows

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Austral

      Finanzas para emprendedores

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Entrepreneurial Finance, Balance Sheet, Gross Profit, Financial Data, Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Accounting, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cash Management, Working Capital

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      المحاسبة عن حقوق المساهمين

      Skills you'll gain: Equities, Balance Sheet, Securities (Finance), Financial Accounting, Accounting, Investments, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      المؤشرات الاقتصادية | Economic Indicators

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Performance Analysis, Economics, Business Economics, International Finance, Market Data, Business Valuation, Equities, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Yonsei University

      Financial Analysis for Startups

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Planning, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Business Metrics, Asset Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Financial Statements

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Financial Data, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
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      Interactive Brokers

      Sector Investing

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Equities, Securities Trading, Market Trend, Performance Analysis, Stock Rotation, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Tesla Stock Price Prediction using Facebook Prophet

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Market Data, Financial Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Google Sheets, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Austral

      Coberturas de riesgo con futuros y opciones para agrobusiness

      Skills you'll gain: Futures Exchange, Derivatives, Financial Trading, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Market, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Market Dynamics, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax Management, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Equities, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, International Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting, Income Statement, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Income Tax

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular trading courses

    • محاسبة الأوراق المالية القابلة للتداول: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • طرق تقييم الشركات | Business Valuation Approaches: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Reading Financial Statements: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Finanzas para emprendedores: Universidad Austral
    • المحاسبة عن حقوق المساهمين: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • المؤشرات الاقتصادية | Economic Indicators: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Financial Analysis for Startups: Yonsei University
    • Financial Statements: Duke University
    • Sector Investing: Interactive Brokers
    • Tesla Stock Price Prediction using Facebook Prophet: Coursera Project Network

    Why Learn Trading?

    Trading involves buying and selling financial assets—like stocks, currencies, or commodities—with the goal of making a profit based on market movements. It plays a central role in global finance and requires knowledge of risk, strategy, and timing. Learning trading can help you build practical skills to navigate markets and make more informed financial decisions.

    Skills you can learn in Finance

    Investment (23)
    Market (economics) (20)
    Stock (18)
    Financial Statement (14)
    Financial Accounting (13)
    Modeling (13)
    Corporate Finance (11)
    Financial Analysis (11)
    Trading (11)
    Evaluation (10)
    Financial Markets (10)
    Pricing (10)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Trading

    Top trading-related courses include Practical Guide to Trading from Interactive Brokers, Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets from the Indian School of Business, and Financial Markets from Yale University. These courses cover stock trading, market analysis, risk management, and behavioral finance.‎

    Yes. Many trading courses offer a free audit option, which allows you to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. If you want to earn a certificate or complete graded assignments, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how financial markets work, how to evaluate assets, and how to use technical indicators and charts to make informed trading decisions. Some courses also explore portfolio diversification, trading psychology, and tools like algorithmic trading or backtesting strategies.‎

    Not at all. Many beginner-friendly courses explain market fundamentals and trading concepts step by step. If you’re looking for more advanced strategies or tools, Coursera also offers intermediate and expert-level courses.‎

    Yes. While trading involves risk and requires ongoing learning, Coursera’s trading courses can help you build foundational knowledge, understand key concepts, and develop a disciplined approach to investing or short-term trading. Certificates can also enhance your resume if you’re pursuing finance-related roles.‎

    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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