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    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Succession Planning, Productivity, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Communication, Risk Management Framework, Creative Thinking, Human Resource Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      PwC

      Problem Solving with Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Validation, Complex Problem Solving, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      5.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      I

      IBM

      IBM AI Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Product Planning, Commercialization, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Stakeholder Engagement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Stakeholder Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IESE Business School

      Foundations of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Organizational Leadership, Income Statement, Accounting, Organizational Change, Product Management, Team Motivation, People Management, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Operational Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Business Analysis, Market Share, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      Intuit

      Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Payroll, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Payroll Administration, Inventory Control, Payroll Processing, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Payroll Tax, Property Accounting, Financial Analysis, Sales Tax, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.3K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Columbia University

      Construction Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Construction Management, Real Estate, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Finance, Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Commercial Real Estate, Business Mathematics, Strategic Partnership, Return On Investment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      New York Institute of Finance

      Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Financial Market, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Derivatives, Governance, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • R

      Rice University

      Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Financial Accounting, Business Analytics, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Financial Analysis, Finance, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Mathematics, Accounting, Return On Investment, General Accounting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Habilidades Gerenciales

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Supervision, Organizational Skills, Management Training And Development, Creative Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Cognitive flexibility, People Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Leadership, Leadership, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Problem Solving, Quality Management, Time Management, Team Management, Office Management, Team Building, Leadership and Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Planning, Delegation Skills, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Resource Management, Prioritization, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Investments, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Management, Income Statement, Business Ethics, Finance, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Achieving Personal and Professional Success

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular personal finance courses

    • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
    • Problem Solving with Excel : PwC
    • IBM AI Product Manager: IBM
    • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
    • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Intuit
    • Construction Finance: Columbia University
    • Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance
    • Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals: Rice University
    • Habilidades Gerenciales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity: University of California, Irvine

    Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Finance

    Personal finance includes all the actions taken by an individual or family to manage money in the present while making financial plans for the future. An understanding of personal finance is important to building long-term wealth, and it is especially important for young adults because the benefits of good financial habits accrue over time. Managing a budget and saving money may be the start of your financial journey, but a well-rounded personal finance strategy typically includes other elements.

    Achieving long-term goals such as buying a house or starting a business may require making informed decisions about taking on (and repaying) debt through a mortgage or loans. Preparing for retirement and estate planning often includes responsible investments in financial markets, with a portfolio balanced to fit your preferences for risk vs. reward. Shrewd risk management practices may also include the purchase of insurance to cover key assets such as your business, home, or other personal property.‎

    The job most directly related to this field is a personal financial advisor, who helps clients assess their goals and recommend savings and investment strategies to allow them to live the lives they envision. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, personal financial advisors make a median salary of $87,850 per year, and their job growth is expected to be faster than average due to a large proportion of the population approaching retirement and needing financial planning advice.

    Other careers may provide different types of products and services used in personal finance. For example, real estate brokers work closely with clients to help bring their home ownership dreams to fruition, and must be familiar with different financing options available to them. Insurance sales agents must similarly understand how their products fit within their customers’ personal finance goals.‎

    Yes! Whether you are looking to create financial strategies for yourself or as a career to aid others, Coursera has a wide range of online courses and Specializations on personal finance and related topics like financial planning and investment management. These courses are offered by top-ranked institutions including the University of Florida, Rice University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, so you don’t have to sacrifice the quality of your education to learn remotely. You’ll be learning from the same faculty and completing the same coursework as on-campus students but at a significantly lower tuition, allowing you to begin your financial studies by investing in yourself.‎

    Before learning personal finance, you need a strong foundation in math. Finance is among the most quantitative subjects, and it requires some math even for basic tasks like balancing checkbooks and paying bills. Having a background in mathematics makes it easier to learn some of the key skills you need, like assessing investment performance and planning ahead. It also helps to have solid analytic capabilities and good communication skills, particularly if you intend to build a career in personal finance. If you're taking a beginner-level course, you'll gain skills like assessing risk, making investments, creating a budget, and saving money, which will help you as you continue to more advanced topics.‎

    People who are passionate about money matters and those who have the drive to help others better manage their finances are among those best suited to working in a personal finance role. Financial advisors, for example, work one-on-one with their clients to help them manage money in addition to providing recommendations for investments based on short- and long-term goals. You'll need both an analytical mind and solid communication skills when working with clients.‎

    If you want to manage your money effectively, learning personal finance is for you. In fact, learning about personal finance can benefit everyone, no matter their age or career goals. Many experts suggest that personal finance skills are critical to helping people live happy, secure lives because it allows you to develop skills like budgeting, which helps prevent you from overspending and makes it possible to save money. Gaining a good grasp on the fundamentals can benefit you personally by empowering you to take control of what you spend and how you spend it while discovering ways to make your money work for you.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Personal Finance, 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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