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    Master management accounting for internal decision-making. Learn about cost analysis, budgeting, and performance measurement.

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      Salesforce

      Salesforce Sales Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Success Management, Order Management, Sales Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales, Sales Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Sales Support, Sales Enablement, Customer Relationship Management, Product Knowledge, B2B Sales, Campaign Management, Data Visualization

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement

      Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, A/B Testing, Marketing Budgets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Return On Investment, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Stakeholder Communications, Data Analysis

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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Fundamentals of Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Music, Lawsuits, Team Building, Design Thinking, Music History, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Musical Composition, Revenue Management, Revenue Recognition, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Courage, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Business Leadership, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, Curiosity

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Corporate Finance I: Measuring and Promoting Value Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Investment Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Risk Analysis

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      4.7
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Data Storage Technologies, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Storage, Big Data, Risk Analysis, Databases, Data Modeling, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM UI/UX Designer

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Agile Software Development, User Experience, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Usability, Responsive Web Design, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, Kanban Principles, User Flows, User Experience Design, UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Agile Project Management, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Story, User Interface (UI) Design

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Music Performance, Creativity, Performing Arts, Automation, Writing, Editing, Software Installation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Effective Inventory Management and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Inventory Management System, Customer Demand Planning, Materials Management, Forecasting, Cost Reduction, Cost Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Analysis

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Salesforce Sales Operations: Salesforce
    • Assess for Success: Marketing Analytics and Measurement: Google
    • Microsoft Business Analyst: Microsoft
    • Fundamentals of Project Management: Johns Hopkins University
    • Music Business: Berklee
    • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Corporate Finance I: Measuring and Promoting Value Creation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Advanced Business Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
    • Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music: Berklee

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    Change Management (14)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Management Accounting

    Management accounting, also called managerial accounting is a branch of accounting that is used by company managers to analyze internal costs and budgets. Unlike financial accounting, it is not for use by people outside of the organization. At a fundamental level, management accounting is concerned with cost behaviors, cost systems, and cost analysis. It affects pricing, budgets, and other key internal decisions. Data presentation and data analysis are key parts of the work of a management accountant. Management accountants are comfortable with spreadsheets, and they are able to communicate with people inside the organization. Understanding management accounting is key to successful business management.‎

    Management accounting is used by accountants and business analysts inside an organization. Corporate tax accountants also have an understanding of management accounting. People working in lower or middle management levels in an organization could benefit from an understanding of management accounting, as it will help them understand why and how decisions are being made. This will help them manage their objectives more effectively. Senior managers and executives need to understand management accounting because they are the folks who will be making key budget decisions and holding people accountable to them. Small business owners and other entrepreneurs should understand managerial accounting so that they have the information they need to grow their businesses.‎

    Online courses can help you learn management accounting as well as financial accounting and tax accounting. There are courses at all levels, from introductory courses for beginners to continuing education course for practitioners. Some classes look at practical matters, like Excel functions and spreadsheet design. Others go into theories of value chain management and approaches to accounting for decision making. Online courses include video lectures, readings, exams, class discussions, and projects. Some online courses in managerial accounting are Guided Projects to help people apply managerial accounting to a specific situation. Others lead to Professional Certificates or Specializations. Many courses stand alone and can help you extend your management accounting skills.‎

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

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