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      IBM

      IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, SQL, Database Design, MySQL, Presentations, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, IBM DB2, Tableau Software, Relational Databases, Star Schema, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Management, Cost Management, Financial Data, Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, Business Valuation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      420 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Mastering Data Analysis in Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution, Business Risk Management, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Risk Modeling, Business Analytics, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Probability, Financial Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Finding, Sorting, & Filtering Data in Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Data Entry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      427 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      IBM Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Requirements Elicitation, Risk Mitigation, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Scope Management, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Project Management Tracker using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Spreadsheet Software, Project Coordination, Productivity Software, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      821 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Accounting for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Accounting, Depreciation, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accrual Accounting, Business Metrics, Revenue Recognition, Asset Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      468 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, HTML and CSS, Node.JS, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Server Side, MongoDB, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, React Redux, NoSQL, Kubernetes, Restful API, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Containerization, Ajax, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.3K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Business Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy, Financial Data, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Talent Management, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Peer Review, Business Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Customer Insights, Workforce Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Project Documentation, Business Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Product Testing, Data Validation, Document Management, Data Integrity, Data Management, Organizational Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Habilidades de Excel para el negocio: Conceptos básicos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Entry, Productivity Software, File Management, Editing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      863 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      AI skills
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      994 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst: IBM
    • Financial Analysis - Skills for Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Mastering Data Analysis in Excel: Duke University
    • Finding, Sorting, & Filtering Data in Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • IBM Business Analyst: IBM
    • Create a Project Management Tracker using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Accounting for Decision Making: University of Michigan
    • IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: IBM
    • Business Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Excel Modeling for Professionals: Best Practices & Pitfalls: Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Frequently Asked Questions about Excel Finance

    Excel Finance is the use of Microsoft Excel (or such similar spreadsheet programs as Google Sheets) for financial and accounting use. Spreadsheets are simple and yet extraordinarily powerful for quantitative analysis. They're the workhorses of the modern office, with features that allow for both simple lists and complex analysis.‎

    Learning Excel Finance enables you to do much of the daily work in a modern office. It is used for financial analysis because it makes it easy to add, sort, and manipulate data. For many learners, mastering the tools, tricks, and complex features of Excel is enough to help them in their careers. For others, it's a first step toward learning other software platforms and programming languages to do more complex financial analysis.‎

    Online courses can help you learn Excel Finance based on your needs and interests. Some courses offer an introduction to Excel for business or for everyday use, and others go into depth for accounting and financial services environments. Others look at how Excel can work with other data programs like MySQL. There are courses in Excel for learners whose first language is not English, and courses for those who want to learn similar platforms like Google Sheets. These courses have video lectures, discussions, and assignments. You can apply what you learn right away, and you may be able to create spreadsheets that you can use on the job.‎

    Before starting to learn Excel Finance, it's helpful to have basic computer literacy. Beyond that, some courses on Coursera are designed for beginners who have never worked with Excel or other spreadsheet apps. These courses assume that you can open up the program but need help beyond that. Other classes go into more detail. Intermediate and advanced courses assume you have some knowledge of Excel or of accounting but that you're looking to improve your skills and apply them to specific tasks.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Excel 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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