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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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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Literacy, Planning, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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, Geometry, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Learn SQL Basics for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Presentations, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Database Design, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Complex Problem Solving, Data Access, Apache Spark

      4.6
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, Accruals, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Accrual Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Equities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Human Machine Interfaces, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Creativity, Risk Management Framework, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Application Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Basic Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Advanced Financial Reporting: Accounting for Business Combinations and Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

      Skills you'll gain: Intercompany Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Technical Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Corporate Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Business

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      4.7
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      236 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Business Valuation, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Threat Detection, Internal Auditing, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Security Awareness, Financial Data, Investigation, Cyber Operations, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Ethics, Accounting, Data Analysis Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Operations Management, Forecasting, Procurement, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Demand Planning, Lean Six Sigma, Purchasing, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Production Process, Logistics, Supply Chain Systems, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management, Inventory Management System, Warehouse Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Supply Chain Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Imperial College London
    • Learn SQL Basics for Data Science: University of California, Davis
    • Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals: Rice University
    • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford University
    • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
    • Basic Statistics: University of Amsterdam
    • Advanced Financial Reporting: Accounting for Business Combinations and Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Finance for Non-Financial Professionals: University of California, Irvine
    • Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts: University of Pennsylvania

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