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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Commercialization, Branding, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Management Reporting, Business Writing, Marketing Planning, Business Correspondence, Project Documentation, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Reporting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Health Care Administration, Performance Analysis, Capital Markets
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Decision Making, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Transaction Processing, Supply Chain, Emerging Technologies, Business Technologies, AI Enablement, Distributed Computing, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Financial Statements, Hospitality, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Management, Business Metrics, Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Benchmarking, Balance Sheet, Time Management, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Creative Problem-Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Financial Data, Complex Problem Solving, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Ethics, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Equities, Revenue Recognition, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Accrual Accounting, Finance, Operational Efficiency
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Compliance Reporting, Data Visualization, Performance Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Regulations, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Finance, Investments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Working Capital, Corporate Finance, Sales Prospecting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Technology Solutions
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Investments, Investment Management, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Fundraising, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Contract Negotiation, Finance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks