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Financial Planning Courses

Financial planning courses can help you learn budgeting techniques, investment strategies, retirement planning, and risk management. You can build skills in analyzing financial statements, creating cash flow projections, and assessing insurance needs. Many courses introduce tools like financial calculators, portfolio management software, and budgeting apps, that support implementing your planning strategies effectively.


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    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Interoperability, Payment Systems, Financial Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Financial Regulation, Banking, Transaction Processing, Data Integrity, Computer Security, Governance

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Introduction to Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Research, Psychology, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, FinTech, Cyber Risk, Operational Risk, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Interoperability, Commercial Lending, Payment Systems, General Lending, Risk Management, Financial Inclusion, Derivatives, Key Management, Cryptography, Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Threat Management, Security Engineering, Network Security, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Key Management, Encryption, Network Protocols, Scripting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Problem Solving, Context Management, Verification And Validation

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

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Generative AI, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Business Communication, Productivity, Operational Efficiency, Administration, Business Operations, Planning, Project Planning, Business Planning, Project Management, Business Administration, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Metrics, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Forecasting, Google Sheets, Finance, Microsoft Office, Loans

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Profit Analysis using Economic Value Added

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Modeling, Performance Metric, Accounting, Finance, Operating Expense, Investments

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    University of Minnesota

    Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Constructive Feedback, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Human Capital, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, People Management

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Price Negotiation, Capital Markets, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Corporate Strategy, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 2

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Inventory Accounting, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Corporate Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flows

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    FinTech Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Payment Systems, Bank Regulations, Lending and Underwriting, Banking Services, Blockchain, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Data, Digital Assets

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure: Duke University
  • Introduction to Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance: Duke University
  • Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security: AI CERTs
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Real-World AI for Everyone: Advancing Women in Tech
  • A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass: Illinois Tech
  • Profit Analysis using Economic Value Added: Coursera
  • Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
  • Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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