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Financial Markets Courses

Financial markets courses can help you learn investment strategies, risk management, trading principles, and the functioning of various financial instruments. You can build skills in analyzing market trends, evaluating asset performance, and understanding economic indicators. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling, Bloomberg terminals for real-time data analysis, and statistical software for quantitative research, providing practical experience in applying these skills to real market scenarios.


Popular Financial Markets Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Balance Sheet, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Data, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    842 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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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, Risk Management, Financial Inclusion, Exploit development, Derivatives, Key Management, Cryptography, Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Indian School of Business

    Trading Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Market Dynamics, Analysis, Equities, Decision Making, Market Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Banking and Financial Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Bank Regulations, Banking, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Risk Management, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Credit Risk, Finance, Payment Systems, FinTech, Operational Risk, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Securities (Finance), Balance Sheet

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    293 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Digital Transformation in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Technology Strategies, Payment Systems, Case Studies, Financial Services, Digital Transformation, International Finance, Banking Services, Mobile Banking, Banking, Innovation, Financial Regulations, Business Technologies, Business Transformation, Financial Market, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Financial Regulation, Business Strategy, Business Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الأسواق المالية | Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Derivatives, Investments, Capital Markets, International Finance, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Market Liquidity, Finance, Investment Management, Financial Services, Futures Exchange, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Equities, Portfolio Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Economics for Capital Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Financial Market, Market Data, Economics, Capital Markets, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, Market Trend, Banking, Investment Management, Forecasting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Investment Management, Investments, Securities (Finance), Equities, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Business Valuation, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    C

    Coursera

    Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Business Valuation, Market Dynamics, Quantitative Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    The University of Melbourne

    The Role of Global Capital Markets

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    653 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    D

    Duke University

    Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Transportation Operations, Operations, Production Process, Market Trend, Cost Estimation, Market Analysis, Natural Resource Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance: Duke University
  • Trading Algorithms: Indian School of Business
  • Banking and Financial Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Digital Transformation in Financial Services: Copenhagen Business School
  • الأسواق المالية | Financial Markets: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Economics for Capital Markets: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Analysis: Portfolios, Risks, Strategic Decisions: Coursera
  • The Role of Global Capital Markets: The University of Melbourne

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