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    Understand financial markets and their role in the economy. Learn about different types of markets, financial instruments, and market dynamics.

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      LearnKartS

      Program Management Supporting Process

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Closure, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Risk Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Program Evaluation, Quality Management, Resource Management, Financial Management, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Information Management, Quality Control

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Business Case Template in Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Presentations, Project Documentation, Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Planning, Return On Investment, Cost Estimation, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Mastery with Oracle Hyperion

      Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Forecasting, Consolidation, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Performance Analysis, Month End Closing, Reconciliation, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Integration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos del emprendimiento en la empresa familiar

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Presentations, Succession Planning, Trend Analysis, Leadership

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Practical Finance for Entrepreneurial Creatives

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Insurance, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Credit Risk, Financial Management, Investments, Loans, Intellectual Property

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IE Business School

      Interpreting the Statement of Cash Flows

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Business, General Finance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      القرارات الاستثمارية باستخدام معيار صافي القيمة الحالية

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investments, Decision Making, Business Mathematics, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Financial Controllers: Boosting Budget Accuracy

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Dashboard, Budgeting, Financial Management, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Power BI, Generative AI, Tableau Software, Business Intelligence, Financial Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      الدخل القومي | National Income

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economic Development, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Investment Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Financial Analysts: Essential Predictive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Data, Market Data, Predictive Analytics, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Data Literacy, Risk Management, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Reporting, Artificial Intelligence, Investments, Interactive Data Visualization, Power BI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Entrepreneurial Competencies for Landscape Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Product Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Management, Investments, Customer Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      沃顿商务基础毕业项目 (中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Marketing Planning, Business Development, Production Planning, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Communication, Financial Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Program Management Supporting Process: LearnKartS
    • Create a Business Case Template in Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Financial Mastery with Oracle Hyperion: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Fundamentos del emprendimiento en la empresa familiar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Practical Finance for Entrepreneurial Creatives: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Interpreting the Statement of Cash Flows: IE Business School
    • القرارات الاستثمارية باستخدام معيار صافي القيمة الحالية: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • GenAI for Financial Controllers: Boosting Budget Accuracy: Coursera Instructor Network
    • الدخل القومي | National Income: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • GenAI for Financial Analysts: Essential Predictive Analytics: Coursera Instructor Network

    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 Financial Markets

    Financial markets are the online trading mechanisms where traders and investors work to buy and sell stocks and bonds, commodities and derivatives, foreign exchange, and more. There are stock markets, bond markets, cryptocurrency markets, foreign exchange markets, and others. Businesses go to financial markets as well to raise money for expansion, and companies join financial markets to raise visibility and reduce risks.

    Financial markets exist to create financial liquidity for companies to grow and for entrepreneurs to seek funding for their business ventures. Financial markets can increase investor confidence in an economy by making information available, thus reducing risk.‎

    It's important to learn about financial markets to gain insights on risk management, financial principles, and stock trading and see how the banking and securities industries operate.

    The financial markets represent the lifeblood of the world's economic drivers, including the major markets around the world, as well as the lesser ones in different countries. You'll need to know how financial markets operate, if you want to work in the area of finance, as a trader, investor, entrepreneur, or within a company as a financial analyst, market maker, or similar role.‎

    A few career opportunities available to someone with a good education and interest in financial markets include portfolio manager, bond trader, risk manager, investment banker, and similar roles. After proving yourself in these jobs, there may be opportunities later in venture capital, underwriting, and private equity fields.

    In the stock trading area, there may be jobs open to become a buy-side trader, a sell-side trader, or a hedge fund trader. Working in the financial markets ensures there are many other interesting areas to move into and explore later on.‎

    Taking online courses about the financial markets can give you knowledge about interest rates, stocks, bonds, commodities, and more. You can learn how and why stocks and bonds move up and down relative to risk factors. You may also learn to analyze a stock's performance over time and learn more about risk and return opportunities. Over time, you may get insights into the operations of hedge funds, stock portfolios, and emerging markets.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Financial Markets, 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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