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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Accounting, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Financial Reporting, Goal Setting, Cash Management, Income Statement, Leadership and Management, Financial Forecasting, Business Management, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Cash Flows, Storytelling

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Business Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Peer Review, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Financial Accounting

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Strategic Leadership, Market Analysis, Accounting

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      University at Buffalo

      Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Performance Measurement, Non-Profit Accounting, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Team Leadership, Performance Analysis, Leadership, Report Writing, Leadership Development, Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Resource Allocation, Training and Development, Organizational Structure, Business Leadership

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Tax, Real Estate, and Alternative Investment Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Tax, Real Estate, Compliance Reporting, Securities (Finance), Investments, Risk Management, Property and Real Estate, Income Tax, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Investment Management, Financial Services, Private Equity, Tax Laws, Tax Planning, Due Diligence, Financial Market

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Home-Based Child Care

      Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Differentiated Instruction, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Emotional Intelligence, Client Services, Accident Prevention, Nutrition Education, Business Planning, Safety Training, Instructing, Billing, Invoicing, Small Business Accounting, Creativity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      المبادئ المحاسبية في التقارير والقوائم المالية

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentos Empresariales

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Balance Sheet, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Process Improvement, Business Operations, Finance, Financial Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Marketing, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Administración de Empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Capital, Management Accounting, Value Propositions, Marketing, Target Market, Financial Statements, Talent Management, Cost Accounting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Administration, Strategic Marketing, Training and Development, Consumer Behaviour, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics

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      IESE Business School

      Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Market Liquidity, Cash Management, Transaction Processing, Business Analytics

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      IESE Business School

      Claves de la Dirección de Empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Operational Analysis, Balance Sheet, People Management, Accounting, Strategic Marketing, Financial Reporting, Product Marketing, Cash Flows, Value Propositions, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Financial Analysis, Team Building, Business Analysis

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Equities, Financial Reporting, Asset Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Business Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Planificación y gestión estratégica para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations: University at Buffalo
    • Tax, Real Estate, and Alternative Investment Strategies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
    • المبادئ المحاسبية في التقارير والقوائم المالية: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Fundamentos Empresariales: University of Pennsylvania
    • Administración de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo
    • Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera: IESE Business School

    Why Learn Accounting?

    Accounting is the process of recording, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support sound decision-making. It’s a core function in every organization, essential for budgeting, compliance, and strategy. Learning accounting can help you understand how businesses operate and prepare you to contribute to financial planning and analysis across industries.

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