Financial statements courses can help you learn how to analyze balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, along with understanding financial ratios and performance metrics. You can build skills in interpreting financial data, assessing company health, and making informed investment decisions. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling and software for accounting and reporting, that support applying your skills in real-world business contexts.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Blockchain, FinTech, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Customer Analysis, Financial Market, Market Opportunities, Market Trend, Transaction Processing, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Modeling, Commercial Banking, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Investment Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Equities
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Acumen, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Accounting, Cash Flows, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Wealth Management, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Services, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, FinTech, Data Mining, AI Personalization, Learning Theory, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Planning, Relationship Building, Risk Modeling, Legal Risk
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Capital Markets, Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Governance, Risk Management, Economic Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bookkeeping, Reconciliation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Invoicing, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Process Optimization, Document Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Financial Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, AI Enablement, Automation, Data Validation, Process Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Business Ethics, Forecasting, Business Writing, English Language, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Influencing, Financial Acumen, Literacy, Budgeting, Leadership, Business Economics, Communication Strategies, Finance, Presentations, Vocabulary
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Income Statement, Business Planning, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Team Management, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Recruitment Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Construction Management, Project Management, Sustainable Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Forecasting, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Acumen, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Cash Flow Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting Software, Fraud detection, Financial Controls, Auditing, Vendor Management, Internal Controls, Payment Processing, Cash Management, Document Management, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months