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      University of California, Davis

      Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Survey Creation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Sampling (Statistics), Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Research Reports, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Statistical Methods, Presentations, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Proposal Writing, Market Analysis, Surveys, Data Visualization Software

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Revenue Recognition

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Caltech

      Pricing Options with Mathematical Models

      Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Equities, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Estimation

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

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      Intuit

      Bookkeeping Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, General Ledger, General Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Accounting Records, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Income Statement, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accrual Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian School of Business

      Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Collection, Financial Trading, Project Design, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Business Planning, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, Equities

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Negotiation Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Management

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

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      University of London

      Business and Marketing Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Strategic Marketing, Business Operations, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Manufacturing Operations, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Planning, International Finance, Target Market, Marketing Psychology, Business Ethics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Marketing Strategies, Culture, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      397 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Foundations of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Value Propositions, Financial Accounting, Brand Management, Income Statement, Team Motivation, Balance Sheet, People Management, Marketing, Conflict Management, Accounting, Operational Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Market Share, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Analysis, Leadership, Finance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Negotiations

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Stress Management, Active Listening

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Digital Transformation in Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Payment Systems, Payment Processing, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, Digital Transformation, Mobile Banking, Banking Services, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Financial Market, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Technologies, Analysis, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Regulation, Strategic Planning

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Finance, Asset Management, Return On Investment, Payment Systems, Financial Market, Cryptography, Emerging Technologies, Market Liquidity, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Risk Analysis, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Finance: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Finance, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Investments, Business Management, Business, Leadership and Management

      Build toward a degree

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular trading courses

    • Market Research: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania
    • Pricing Options with Mathematical Models: Caltech
    • Bookkeeping Basics: Intuit
    • Design your own trading strategy – Culminating Project: Indian School of Business
    • Negotiation Fundamentals: ESSEC Business School
    • Business and Marketing Strategies: University of London
    • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
    • Negotiations: University of Pennsylvania
    • Digital Transformation in Financial Services: Copenhagen Business School

    Why Learn Trading?

    Trading involves buying and selling financial assets—like stocks, currencies, or commodities—with the goal of making a profit based on market movements. It plays a central role in global finance and requires knowledge of risk, strategy, and timing. Learning trading can help you build practical skills to navigate markets and make more informed financial decisions.

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