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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Facility Operations, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Systems Of Measurement, Financial Analysis, Electrical Systems, Market Dynamics, Project Management Life Cycle, Financial Forecasting, Construction Management, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Issue, Market Trend

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Principles of Sustainable Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Finance, Asset Management, Investment Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Banking, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Politics and Economics of International Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, International Relations, Economic Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Sciences, Market Dynamics, Environment, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Managing Social and Human Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Team Motivation, Compensation and Benefits, Job Analysis, Talent Recruitment, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law

      Skills you'll gain: Certified Public Accountant, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Bankruptcies, Organizational Structure, Business, Legal Writing, Contract Management, Sales

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Communication, Personal Attributes, Executive Presence, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Respiration, Stress Management, Anatomy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Change Management, Vendor Management, Health Policy, Health Care, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Clinical Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, IT Management, Clinical Data Management, Health Systems, Project Management, Databases

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      912 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Gap Analysis, Change Management, Organizational Change, Project Coordination, Project Management, Personal Development, Process Analysis, Business Process, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Business Strategies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Starweaver

      Business Process Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process, Process Design, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      PostgreSQL for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, JSON, Scalability, Database Management, Query Languages, Cloud Applications, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Computer Communications

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms, System Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Risk Control, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Renewable Energy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Principles of Sustainable Finance : Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Politics and Economics of International Energy: Sciences Po
    • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
    • Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact: University of London
    • Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Business Process Modelling: Starweaver
    • PostgreSQL for Everybody: University of Michigan

    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 Management

    Financial management is the planning, direction, and control of an organization’s financial resources. Regardless of whether you are a multinational corporation, a small business, a philanthropic foundation, or a non-profit advocacy group, finances are the lifeblood of any organization, and the careful use of these resources is critically important to ensuring ongoing operations. Conversely, financial mismanagement can result in the collapse of any organization, even if they are creating valuable products or providing necessary services.

    Successful financial management starts with financial accounting. Financial statements like balance sheets and cash flow statements provide fundamental information about the overall financial health of an organization’s operations, and help managers ensure that funds are being utilized efficiently. However, financial management of large organizations may also require asset management skills and an understanding of financial markets in order to make wise investments. If an organization needs to raise capital itself, a financial manager must also provide guidance on the pros and cons of various public and private fundraising strategies.‎

    An education in financial management can prepare you to take responsibility for the financial health of an organization, with duties potentially including reporting, investment decisions, and/or long-term planning. Financial managers, including controllers and finance officers, typically have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics, as well as work experience as a financial analyst or accountant. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, financial managers earned a median annual salary of $129,890 in May 2019, making this a very well-paying career.

    Careers in leadership positions, such as chief executive officers (CEOs) of companies or executive directors of non-profits, can also benefit greatly from a background in financial management. A strong understanding of financing needs and the stakes of financial decision-making is essential to navigating a long-term path to success for any organization.‎

    Yes, absolutely. Coursera offers many courses in financial management topics as well as related business topics such as accounting, investment, and financial markets. You can learn remotely from top-ranked schools like the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Virginia, so you won’t have to sacrifice the quality of your education to learn online. Indeed, you’ll be completing the same coursework and working with the same faculty as on-campus students at a lower tuition. No matter the current stage of your education or career, that’s a smart financial management decision.‎

    The skills and experience that you might need to already have before starting to learn financial management may be a mix of business experience, organizational skills, financial knowledge, and analytical discipline. Because financial management involves coordinating, organizing, directing, and controlling the financial activities of organizations, the skills and experience you might need to already have should include a background in mathematics, economics, algebra, and statistics. These are among the chief skills and background experience that you would need to learn, from either online courses, personal research, or through a college degree.‎

    The kind of people who are best suited for work that involves financial management are professionals who have financial experience gained in schoolwork or business work and who also possess strong facility with the type of numbers found in financial statements. To work in financial management is to be a person who can interpret the raw data, organize the numbers into financial reports, and use the results of those numbers to help senior executives make further investments or develop long-term financial strategies for a company. To do all these things, the people that are best-suited to work in financial management should have excellent communication skills and strong analytical ability as well.‎

    You might know if learning financial management is right for you if you are the type of person who excels in financial work, or scores fantastic grades in college finance courses. Perhaps you may even find yourself reading financial news websites, or poring over the financial results for companies that you might hold stock in. These are the kinds of traits that would help to convince yourself that being involved in financial management would be a good fit. Finally, if your ambition is to work in financial management for a bank, corporation, or insurance company, then having that career goal in front of you is a good path to working in the field.‎

    Online Financial Management courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Financial Management skills. Choose from a wide range of Financial Management courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Financial Management, 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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