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    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Business Mathematics, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Product Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Ciência de Dados para Finanças

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, FinTech, Data Visualization Software, Deep Learning, Data Modeling, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Processing, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Financial Market, Business Intelligence, Data Structures

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      N

      National Taiwan University

      實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory)

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Experimentation, Behavioral Economics, Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Research Design, Economics, Decision Making, Socioeconomics, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Business Risk Management, Environmental Management Systems, Water Resources, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technology Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Performance Measurement, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Leadership and Management, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Financial Statements, Operational Analysis, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Market Opportunities, Target Market, Ideation, Product Development, Intellectual Property

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Sales Presentation, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Proposal Writing, Budgeting, Program Implementation, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Operational Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Ideation, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Complex Problem Solving, Business Modeling, Analysis, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Customer-Centric Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, New Product Development, Innovation, Business Strategies, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Data Balancing with Gen AI: Credit Card Fraud Detection

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Data Synthesis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introducción a las Finanzas Corporativas

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows, Loans, Timelines

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Blockchain Evolution and Technology Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Security Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Distributed Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Transaction Processing, Ledgers (Accounting)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      A

      American Psychological Association

      Psychology in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Compassion, Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Relationship Building, Persuasive Communication, Goal Setting, Research, Biology

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ciência de Dados para Finanças: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • 實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory): National Taiwan University
    • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System
    • Technology Entrepreneurship: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal: University of Colorado System
    • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
    • Customer-Centric Innovation: Duke University
    • Data Balancing with Gen AI: Credit Card Fraud Detection: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción a las Finanzas Corporativas: University of Pennsylvania

    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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