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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Accounting, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Risk Management Framework, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Financial Regulation, Commercial Banking, Regulatory Requirements
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Responsible AI, Cash Management, Financial Forecasting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Risk Management, Generative AI, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Regulatory Compliance, Business Ethics, Financial Services, ChatGPT, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Dashboard
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Communication, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Writing, Leadership, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Presentations, Financial Analysis, Project Planning, Financial Planning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Innovation, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategy, Global Marketing, International Finance, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Growth Strategies, Economics, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Behavioral Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History, Psychology, Culture, Probability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Sales Management, Operating Expense, Compensation Strategy, Travel Arrangements, Transportation Operations, Compensation Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Cost Control, Performance Metric, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Entry, Data Processing, Data Science, Organizational Skills, Business Analytics, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Record Keeping, Customer Data Management, Productivity, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Project Management, Event Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Tax Management, Consolidation, Equities, Income Tax, Income Statement, Accounting, Financial Statements
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Special Competitive Studies Project
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Security, Model Evaluation, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Organizational Change, Operational Efficiency, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Internal Auditing, Corporate Strategy, Overcoming Objections, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, New Business Development, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lease Contracts, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Partnership Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Specialized Accounting, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulations, Technical Accounting, Financial Auditing, Fixed Asset, Financial Statement Analysis, Business, Finance, Business Administration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months