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    Understand basic accounting principles for managing finances. Learn to prepare financial statements, manage accounts, and ensure compliance.

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      PwC

      Problem Solving with Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Validation, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Systems Analysis, Electronics, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, Plot (Graphics), Technical Design, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      From Excel to Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Fundamentals of Music Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Excel Macros, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Pivot Tables And Charts, Accounting Systems, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Architecture

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      442 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Organizational Structure, Decision Making

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      637 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Cleansing, Finance, Business Intelligence Software, Data Validation, Financial Modeling, Data Visualization, Loans, Depreciation, Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      SAS Programmer

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, SAS (Software), Data Access, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Requirements Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Programming, Data Processing, Data Integration, SQL, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Debugging

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

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      University of Alberta

      Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Environment, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines

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

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Mitigation, Financial Market, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Derivatives, Governance, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Market Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Software

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Depreciation, Data Management, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Statistical Modeling, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Microsoft Word, Business Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Problem Solving with Excel : PwC
    • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • From Excel to Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Fundamentals of Music Theory: The University of Edinburgh
    • Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Excel Skills for Business: Advanced: Macquarie University
    • SAS Programmer: SAS
    • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
    • Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance

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