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    Study project finance for funding large-scale projects. Learn about financial modeling, risk analysis, and investment strategies.

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Cash Management, Accrual Accounting, Tax Management, Cash Flows, Fixed Asset, Asset Management, International Financial Reporting Standards, Standard Accounting Practices

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Managing as a Coach

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Mentorship, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Communication

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Oral Expression, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Decision Making, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Network Analysis, Analytical Skills, Scientific Methods, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Experimentation, Biochemistry, Laboratory Experience, Analysis, Biology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      973 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Managing Machine Learning Projects with Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Technical Management, IT Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Strategy, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Innovation, Feasibility Studies, Business Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle

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

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      New York University

      Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Markov Model, Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Market Liquidity, Financial Services

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      814 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Communication Skills for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Concision, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Writing, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Report Writing, Stakeholder Communications

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Tally Bookkeeper

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Budgeting, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Returns, Data Import/Export, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Tax Management, Tax, General Ledger, Inventory Accounting, Tax Compliance, Billing & Invoicing, Inventory Control, Banking Services, Cost Management

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Project Management Knowledge Areas

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Project Risk Management, Project Coordination, Resource Management, Communication Planning, Vendor Management, Procurement, Stakeholder Communications, Scheduling, Quality Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      320 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Machine Learning Foundations for Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Random Forest Algorithm, Algorithms, Performance Metric

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      554 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Financial Reporting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch: IBM
    • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis
    • Wine Tasting: Sensory Techniques for Wine Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Managing Machine Learning Projects with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
    • Communication Skills for Engineers: Rice University
    • Tally Bookkeeper: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
    • Project Management Knowledge Areas: LearnKartS

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    Leadership (53)
    Project Management (30)
    Plan (25)
    Planning (24)
    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Project Finance

    Project finance is the financing technique used to fund the long-term development of infrastructure and other construction projects. The key difference compared to traditional debt or equity financing is that project financing creates a project-specific subsidiary and uses a non-recourse or limited recourse financial structure, which keeps project costs off the parent company’s balance sheet. This is critically important in industries such as energy or real estate, where projects are capital-intensive and may accrue years of interest expenses before cash flows begin to be generated from operations.

    Because it deals with long-lived assets with long construction timelines, project financing requires rigorous financial modeling to estimate future revenues, as well as special attention given to the time value of money given the importance of interest and debt service. Careful risk analysis must also be undertaken - a particularly challenging task given the fact that project lifecycles may span decades. Finally, the capital budgeting process uses techniques such as net present value (NPV) or project internal rate of return (IRR) to estimate the overall profitability of the project over time and compare it to other potential uses of capital.‎

    Project finance is a core financing tool in many private sector industries such as oil and gas and commercial real estate, as well as government infrastructure development projects and the investment banks and insurance funds that may advise or invest in them. Controllers, treasurers, chief financial officers (CFOs), government department heads, and other financial manager roles at these organizations thus require expertise in project finance, including the ability to evaluate various financing strategies and compare different uses of capital.

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, financial managers earn a median annual salary of $129,890 per year. These high-paying positions typically require at least a bachelor’s degree and 5 years or more of experience as an accountant or financial analyst, although some organizations prefer to hire candidates with a master’s degree in these areas.‎

    Certainly. Coursera offers a wide range of online courses and Specializations in business and finance, including selections on project finance and industry-specific courses such as oil and gas or construction financing. These courses are offered in partnership with top-ranked universities from around the world, including Columbia University, Duke University, Università Bocconi, and the University of Leeds. This combination of remote learning’s flexibility and lower tuition costs with a high-quality education has helped to make Coursera the world’s leading online learning platform, and a great choice for students as well as mid-career professionals.‎

    A background in banking, accounting, or finance can be beneficial when you want to learn about project finance. College or high school level classes in these topics, as well as civil engineering and public policy, can also help you when you want to learn about project finance. Work experience or internships in places like investment banks, advisory firms, or a company that deals with infrastructure can provide you with the experience you need to learn more about project finance too. If you have an MBA or you're a CPA, you should have a better understanding of the topic than those who don't have those degrees and certifications. Knowledge of financial analysis, taxation, regulations, infrastructure, construction, and financial reporting can also be helpful.‎

    People who are best suited to work in roles in project finance should have a basic understanding of finance and accounting. You should also be analytical and have basic math skills. This will help you come up with quality reports and ideas quickly as needed. That means you need to be detail-oriented as well. One mistake can ruin an entire project. Interpersonal skills, networking abilities, and communication skills are also important parts of the industry. You'll spend your days making deals and negotiating with others, so it's important that you know how to communicate what you want and stand firm when necessary. However, you'll also need to be a good listener. Additionally, you'll need to be a good problem solver, especially if you plan to seek career advancements towards managerial or C-suite roles in project finance.‎

    Anyone in search of a career that mixes finance with law and the technical side of infrastructure and industry should consider learning project finance. If you enter the field, you must be prepared to work longer hours, but the payoff may be worth it in the form of a competitive salary and a job with plenty of space to work your way up to a managerial or executive position. Learning project finance is a must if you want to enter the field because it requires you to have knowledge about several different topics and plenty of education and experience before advancing your career.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Project 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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