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    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Create Compelling Business Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Proposal Writing, Business Ethics, Business Research, Business Writing, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Business Planning, Business Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      Northeastern University

      Intro to Finance in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Expense Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Finance, Cost Management, Health Care, Medicare, Pharmaceuticals, Revenue Management, Insurance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of New Mexico

      International Business II

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Business Management, New Business Development, Business, Organizational Structure, Workforce Management, Organizational Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      786 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      ESSEC Business School

      Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Value Propositions, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Stakeholder Management, Behavioral Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      423 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Taxation of Multinationals for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Laws, Tax, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, International Finance

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Fraud Detection on Financial Transactions with Machine Learning on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Google Cloud Platform, Unsupervised Learning, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Risk Modeling, Threat Detection, Supervised Learning, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Transaction Processing

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, New Business Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Commercialization, Mentorship, Governance, Public Policies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      127 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Economics, Resource Allocation, Environmental Issue, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Visionary, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Growth Strategies, Leadership and Management, Business Strategy, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      616 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Technology Strategy: Creative Destruction

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Competitive Analysis, Network Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • N

      New York Institute of Finance

      Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Blockchain, FinTech, Supply Chain, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Customer Analysis, Financial Market, Market Trend, Transaction Processing, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Risk Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Emerging Technologies, Sales Prospecting, Financial Analysis, Financial Services

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      371 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Create Compelling Business Cases: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Intro to Finance in Healthcare: Northeastern University
    • International Business II: University of New Mexico
    • Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation : ESSEC Business School
    • Taxation of Multinationals for Everyone: Universiteit Leiden
    • Fraud Detection on Financial Transactions with Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies: Case Western Reserve University
    • Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Leadership, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs

    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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