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Financial Planning Courses

Financial planning courses can help you learn budgeting techniques, investment strategies, retirement planning, and risk management. You can build skills in analyzing financial statements, creating cash flow projections, and assessing insurance needs. Many courses introduce tools like financial calculators, portfolio management software, and budgeting apps, that support implementing your planning strategies effectively.


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Popular Financial Planning Courses and Certifications


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    Duke University

    Building Financial Models for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurship, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Finance, Negotiation, Investments, Microsoft Excel

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    The University of Melbourne

    Corporate Financial Decision-Making for Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Derivatives, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Budgeting, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Equities, Investments, Return On Investment, Capital Markets, Cash Flows

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    520 reviews

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    University of Michigan

    Accounting for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Financial Acumen, Revenue Management, Inventory Control Systems, Inventory Management, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    473 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Tax Management, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounting Systems, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Financial Controls

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Return On Investment, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Construction Management, Capital Expenditure, Operating Cost, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Cash Flows, Revenue Forecasting

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Equities, Loans

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    320 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Credit Risk Management: Frameworks and Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Derivatives, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Balance Sheet

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    419 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Operational Analysis, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Planning, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    BFSI Essentials: Unlocking Finance Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Services, Banking Services, Insurance, Financial Inclusion, Business Ethics, Insurance Policies, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Banking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Compensation Analysis, Finance, Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management

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    Macquarie University

    Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Business Acumen, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Cash Flows

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SoFi

    Saving Money for the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Finance, Budgeting, Estate Planning, Investments, Prioritization, Higher Education

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Market Data, Accounting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Building Financial Models for Entrepreneurs: Duke University
  • Corporate Financial Decision-Making for Value Creation: The University of Melbourne
  • Accounting for Decision Making: University of Michigan
  • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera
  • Project Finance & Excel: Build Financial Models from Scratch: Packt
  • Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?": University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Credit Risk Management: Frameworks and Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
  • Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • BFSI Essentials: Unlocking Finance Careers: Board Infinity
  • Management and financial accounting: Know your numbers 1: Macquarie University

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