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    • I

      IE Business School

      Foundations of Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Resource Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Court Systems, Medical Management, Patient Safety, Legal Risk, Lawsuits, Case Law, Emergency Departments

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Adobe

      Social Media Content and Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Intellectual Property, Target Audience, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Multimedia, Scheduling, Video Production, Branding, Generative AI Agents

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Product Management: Initial Product Strategy and Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Product Planning, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Product Development, Business Planning, User Requirements Documents, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Risk Management, Financial Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Indian School of Business

      Creating a Portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Financial Market, Text Mining, Technical Analysis, Market Analysis, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Benchmarking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Corporate Finance Institute

      Introduction to Capital Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Securities Trading, Securities (Finance), Investments, Market Liquidity, Finance, Private Equity, Sales, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Market Opportunities, Asset Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Macroeconomics for Business Management

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Business Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Supply And Demand, Investments

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      431 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Analytics for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis, Decision Making, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Modeling, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Market Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Copenhagen Business School

      The Neuromarketing Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Market Research, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Marketing, Neurology, Science and Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Psychological Evaluations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change II

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Behavioral Economics, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      445 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Copenhagen Business School

      Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Community Development, Social Sciences, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Ideation, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Innovation, Revenue Management, Empowerment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Local Economic Development

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Innovation, Business Economics, Policy Development, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      380 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular stock market courses

    • Foundations of Strategy: IE Business School
    • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • Social Media Content and Strategy: Adobe
    • Product Management: Initial Product Strategy and Plan: SkillUp EdTech
    • Creating a Portfolio : Indian School of Business
    • Introduction to Capital Markets: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Macroeconomics for Business Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Business Analytics for Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Neuromarketing Toolbox: Copenhagen Business School
    • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania

    Why Learn Stock Market?

    The stock market is a system for buying, selling, and trading shares of public companies—shaping investment strategies and economic growth. Understanding how it works can help you make informed financial decisions, assess risk, and explore opportunities in personal investing or finance careers. Learning about the stock market builds financial literacy and long-term planning skills.

    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 Stock Market

    Popular options include Financial Markets from Yale University, Investment and Portfolio Management from Rice University, and A Beginner's Guide to Investing from the Indian School of Business. These courses cover fundamentals of stock trading, portfolio strategy, market analysis, and risk management.‎

    Yes. Many stock market–related courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to access video lessons and readings at no cost. To complete quizzes or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how the stock market works, how to evaluate companies and stocks, understand market indicators, and build investment strategies. Some courses also introduce technical analysis, behavioral finance, and tools like trading platforms or financial calculators.‎

    No. Many courses are beginner-friendly and explain core investing concepts step by step. There are also more advanced courses for learners who want to go deeper into analysis, valuation, or active trading.‎

    Yes. Understanding the stock market can help you make informed personal investment decisions or prepare for finance-related roles. Coursera courses can build your financial literacy, improve your confidence, and offer certificates to demonstrate your skills.‎

    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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