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    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Innovation, International Relations, Market Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Michigan State University

      Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Operations Management, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, New Business Development, Cash Management, Business Development, Commercial Laws, Digital Advertising, Financial Statements, Marketing, Business Strategy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      134 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Università Bocconi

      Capital-investissement et capital-risque

      Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Due Diligence, Financial Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Tax Laws, Legal Risk

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      Symptom Management in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Nursing Practices, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medication Therapy Management, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Pharmacology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      30 reviews

      Intermediate · 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

    • Status: New
      New
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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Risk Management, Business Metrics, Corporate Strategy, Finance, Financial Market, Governance, Data Strategy, Financial Regulation, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Rochester

      Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Priorities, Commercialization, Prioritization, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Decision Making

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Medical Terminology, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Entrepreneurship, Payment Systems, Medicare, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Peking University

      悖论:思维的魔方

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Creativity, Behavioral Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Ancient History, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Sciences Po

      Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Promotional Strategies, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Content Creation, Innovation, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Marketing Budgets, Entrepreneurial Finance, Intellectual Property, Digital Media Strategy, Consumer Behaviour

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      158 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      企业金融概论(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Market, Cash Flows, Securities (Finance), Asset Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Copenhagen Business School

      Digital Transformation of Financial Services - Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Digital Transformation, Banking, FinTech, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Business Analysis, Innovation, Business Strategies, Concision

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      172 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!: Michigan State University
    • Capital-investissement et capital-risque: Università Bocconi
    • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Future Healthcare Payment Models: Northeastern University
    • The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System: University of Rochester
    • Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship: Johns Hopkins University
    • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University
    • Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique: Sciences Po

    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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