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      Interactive Brokers

      Introduction to Growth Investing

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Valuation, Investments, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Financial Forecasting, Risk Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      Analyzing Growth Drivers & Business Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Business Analysis, Business Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Product Lifecycle Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Finanzas de Start Up y Valuación de Proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Project Finance, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Presentations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create an Advertising Concept Testing Study in Qualtrics

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, User Feedback, Marketing Materials, Online Advertising, Business Research, Marketing, Promotional Materials

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Product-Market Fit with Value Proposition Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Product Management, Product Strategy, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      محاسبة الممتلكات والمنشآت والمعدات

      Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Asset Management, Property Accounting, Expense Management, Capital Expenditure, Accounting, Business Valuation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Data science perspectives on pandemic management

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Monitoring, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Socioeconomics, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Affairs, Network Analysis, Data Collection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Università Bocconi

      Financing the development and evolution of infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Contract Management, Risk Mitigation, Finance, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Stakeholder Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentos de la Financiación con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Applications, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Business Development, Finance, Loans, Fundraising, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Management, Stakeholder Communications, Financial Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a fundraising page on Chuffed

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Goal Setting, Campaign Management, Project Design, Drive Engagement, Content Creation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Creating a Technology Startup Company

      Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Persona Development, Systems Thinking, Technical Management, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Operations Management, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Governance, Performance Metric, Leadership, Business Strategy, Recruitment Strategies

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Cloud FinOps Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cost Management, Budget Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Cost Reduction, Cloud Computing, Expense Management, Billing, Virtual Machines, Financial Analysis, Resource Utilization, Accountability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Growth Investing: Interactive Brokers
    • Analyzing Growth Drivers & Business Risks: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Finanzas de Start Up y Valuación de Proyectos: Universidad de Palermo
    • Create an Advertising Concept Testing Study in Qualtrics: Coursera Project Network
    • Creating a Product-Market Fit with Value Proposition Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • محاسبة الممتلكات والمنشآت والمعدات: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Data science perspectives on pandemic management: Politecnico di Milano
    • Financing the development and evolution of infrastructure: Università Bocconi
    • Fundamentos de la Financiación con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Create a fundraising page on Chuffed: Coursera Project Network

    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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