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      University of Michigan

      Stocks and Bonds

      Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Finance, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Investments, Equities, Investment Management, Capital Markets, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      407 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Business Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Global Marketing, Business Process, Business Process Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Process Analysis, Financial Statements, Brand Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Team Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Branding, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Market Data, Cash Flows, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Investments, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Market, Risk Management, Consumer Behaviour

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      578 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Business Development, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Business Modeling, Overcoming Obstacles, Business, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      923 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Entrepreneurial Finance, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Microsoft Excel, Financial Management, Investment Management, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Finance

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      498 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Unilever

      Supply Chain Management and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Customer Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, Logistics Management, Supplier Management, Logistics, Analytics, Transportation Management, Corporate Sustainability, Scheduling, Inventory Management System, Production Schedule, Forecasting, Security Management, Expense Management, Operating Expense, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      389 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      AI in Healthcare Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, Application Deployment, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning, Regulatory Compliance, Feature Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Tax, Resource Allocation, Consumer Behaviour, Price Negotiation, Cost Management, Production Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Payment Systems, FinTech, Application Security, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Data Mining, Transaction Processing, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Scripting, Public Affairs, Market Dynamics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Power BI Edition)

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, SQL, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Databases, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Financial Statements, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Relational Databases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      FinTech and the Transformation in Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Payment Systems, Financial Services, International Finance, Mobile Banking, Digital Transformation, Financial Regulations, Financial Market, Banking, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Stocks and Bonds: University of Michigan
    • Business Management Essentials: Illinois Tech
    • Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing: University of Pennsylvania
    • Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success : Michigan State University
    • Valuation and Financial Analysis For Startups: Yonsei University
    • Supply Chain Management and Analytics: Unilever
    • AI in Healthcare Capstone: Stanford University
    • Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: Princeton University

    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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