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    • U

      University of Michigan

      Brilliant, Passionate You

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persistence, Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Community Development, Positivity, Empathy, Goal Setting, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Planning, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      T

      The University of Melbourne

      Corporate Financial Decision-Making for Value Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Derivatives, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Budgeting, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Equities, Securities (Finance), Financial Forecasting, Due Diligence, Investments, Return On Investment, Capital Markets, Cash Flows

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      481 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Medical Technology and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Financial Regulations, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing, Health Care, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assessment, Medicare, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      288 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Dartmouth College

      Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Biology, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      273 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounting Records, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Data, Compliance Management, Financial Statements, Internal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Automation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Action Oriented, Systems Thinking, Environment, Collaboration, Community Development, Social Sciences, Personal Development, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      Communicating Your Best Self

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Professionalism, Self-Awareness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مهارات التفكير التأملي | Reflective Thinking Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Creative Thinking, Open Mindset, Problem Solving, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Patient Safety, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Team Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Run Chart, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      N

      New York University

      Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Reinforcement Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Portfolio Management, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Jupyter

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      338 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Safety and Security, Telehealth, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      387 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular personal finance courses

    • Brilliant, Passionate You: University of Michigan
    • فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Corporate Financial Decision-Making for Value Creation: The University of Melbourne
    • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota
    • Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
    • Precision Bookkeeping: Records, Reconciliation, Reporting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: The University of Edinburgh
    • Communicating Your Best Self : Arizona State University
    • مهارات التفكير التأملي | Reflective Thinking Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Take the Lead on Healthcare Quality Improvement: Case Western Reserve University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Finance

    Personal finance includes all the actions taken by an individual or family to manage money in the present while making financial plans for the future. An understanding of personal finance is important to building long-term wealth, and it is especially important for young adults because the benefits of good financial habits accrue over time. Managing a budget and saving money may be the start of your financial journey, but a well-rounded personal finance strategy typically includes other elements.

    Achieving long-term goals such as buying a house or starting a business may require making informed decisions about taking on (and repaying) debt through a mortgage or loans. Preparing for retirement and estate planning often includes responsible investments in financial markets, with a portfolio balanced to fit your preferences for risk vs. reward. Shrewd risk management practices may also include the purchase of insurance to cover key assets such as your business, home, or other personal property.‎

    The job most directly related to this field is a personal financial advisor, who helps clients assess their goals and recommend savings and investment strategies to allow them to live the lives they envision. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, personal financial advisors make a median salary of $87,850 per year, and their job growth is expected to be faster than average due to a large proportion of the population approaching retirement and needing financial planning advice.

    Other careers may provide different types of products and services used in personal finance. For example, real estate brokers work closely with clients to help bring their home ownership dreams to fruition, and must be familiar with different financing options available to them. Insurance sales agents must similarly understand how their products fit within their customers’ personal finance goals.‎

    Yes! Whether you are looking to create financial strategies for yourself or as a career to aid others, Coursera has a wide range of online courses and Specializations on personal finance and related topics like financial planning and investment management. These courses are offered by top-ranked institutions including the University of Florida, Rice University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, so you don’t have to sacrifice the quality of your education to learn remotely. You’ll be learning from the same faculty and completing the same coursework as on-campus students but at a significantly lower tuition, allowing you to begin your financial studies by investing in yourself.‎

    Before learning personal finance, you need a strong foundation in math. Finance is among the most quantitative subjects, and it requires some math even for basic tasks like balancing checkbooks and paying bills. Having a background in mathematics makes it easier to learn some of the key skills you need, like assessing investment performance and planning ahead. It also helps to have solid analytic capabilities and good communication skills, particularly if you intend to build a career in personal finance. If you're taking a beginner-level course, you'll gain skills like assessing risk, making investments, creating a budget, and saving money, which will help you as you continue to more advanced topics.‎

    People who are passionate about money matters and those who have the drive to help others better manage their finances are among those best suited to working in a personal finance role. Financial advisors, for example, work one-on-one with their clients to help them manage money in addition to providing recommendations for investments based on short- and long-term goals. You'll need both an analytical mind and solid communication skills when working with clients.‎

    If you want to manage your money effectively, learning personal finance is for you. In fact, learning about personal finance can benefit everyone, no matter their age or career goals. Many experts suggest that personal finance skills are critical to helping people live happy, secure lives because it allows you to develop skills like budgeting, which helps prevent you from overspending and makes it possible to save money. Gaining a good grasp on the fundamentals can benefit you personally by empowering you to take control of what you spend and how you spend it while discovering ways to make your money work for you.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Personal Finance, 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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