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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Desarrollo de tu marca personal

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Strategic Marketing, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Instagram, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Content Creation, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Competitive Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Writing for Business Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Grammar, Concision, English Language, Target Audience, Organizational Skills, Editing, Press Releases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Economie du sol et de l'immobilier II

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Property and Real Estate, Economic Development, Real Estate, Land Management, Economics, Commercial Real Estate, Market Data, Price Negotiation, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Tax

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create surveys with Qualtrics

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Customer Data Management, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Market Research

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Peking University

      悖论:思维的魔方

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability, Psychology, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Organizational Structure, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Psychology

      Build toward a degree

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Cape Town

      Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Innovation, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Professional Networking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising, Intellectual Property

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Public Relations Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Social Media, Stakeholder Management, Content Strategy, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Generative AI Agents, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      القرارات الاستثمارية باستخدام معيار صافي القيمة الحالية

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investments, Decision Making, Business Mathematics, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Process Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design, User Experience, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Feasibility Studies, Health Systems, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Program Evaluation, Organizational Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Change Management, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Assets, Blockchain, Asset Management, Cryptography, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Financial Market, Financial Regulations, Financial Trading, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Desarrollo de tu marca personal: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Writing for Business Advanced: University of Glasgow
    • Economie du sol et de l'immobilier II: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Create surveys with Qualtrics: Coursera Project Network
    • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University
    • Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
    • Strategic Public Relations Planning: Starweaver
    • القرارات الاستثمارية باستخدام معيار صافي القيمة الحالية: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Leveraging Design Methods to Identify Business Opportunities: Parsons School of Design, The New School

    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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