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    • C

      CentraleSupélec

      Two Speed IT: How Companies Can Surf the Digital Wave, a BCG Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Business Transformation, Workforce Management, Digital Transformation, Operational Efficiency, Information Technology, Product Strategy, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Management, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Analysis, Product Marketing, Expectation Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Economic Development, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Economics, Financial Systems, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Growth Strategies, Investments

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      Northeastern University

      Future Healthcare Payment Models

      Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Payment Systems, Value Engineering, Health Care Administration, Medicare, Health Care, Performance Measurement, Primary Care, Cost Management, Insurance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      L'investissement à impact : les nouvelles frontières

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Asset Management, Investment Management, Investments, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Finance, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Public Policies, Performance Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Princeton University

      Global Systemic Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Network Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Financial Systems, Public Health, Governance, Epidemiology, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      385 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      What’s Your Big Idea?

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Resource Management, Presentations, Customer Insights

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Search Engine Optimization, Market Research, Business Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Psychology, Strategic Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technical Management, Business Strategy, Content Marketing, Marketing, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Campaign Management, Customer Relationship Management

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Y

      Yonsei University

      Financial Analysis for Startups

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Planning, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Business Metrics, Asset Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Zurich

      Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Planning, Investments, Blockchain, Financial Market, Financial Management, Budgeting, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Digital Assets, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Derivatives, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Mastering Hotel Financials

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Financial Statements, Hospitality, Hotel Operations, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Management, Budgeting, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Benchmarking, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, FinTech, Crisis Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Blockchain Solution Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Governance, Solution Architecture, Application Security, Project Documentation, Software Architecture, Technical Documentation, Cryptography, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Storage, FinTech

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • K

      Keller Williams

      Manage a Real Estate Business

      Skills you'll gain: Administrative Support, Office Management, Real Estate, Organizational Skills, Real Estate Transactions, Business Planning, Business Management, Financial Planning, Professional Networking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Two Speed IT: How Companies Can Surf the Digital Wave, a BCG Perspective: CentraleSupélec
    • China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Future Healthcare Payment Models: Northeastern University
    • L'investissement à impact : les nouvelles frontières: ESSEC Business School
    • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
    • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Financial Analysis for Startups: Yonsei University
    • Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag: University of Zurich
    • Mastering Hotel Financials: Starweaver

    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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