Investments

Investments are the allocation of resources, typically money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit. Coursera's investment catalogue teaches you the fundamentals of investing, from understanding the financial markets, asset classes, and risk management to mastering the art of portfolio construction. You'll learn about different types of investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate, and delve into advanced topics like behavioral finance, derivatives, and alternative investments. This knowledge can enhance your ability as a financial advisor, portfolio manager, or individual investor navigating the financial markets.
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Accounting, Balance Sheet, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Depreciation, Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Fixed Asset, Financial Statement Analysis, Ledgers (Accounting), Inventory Control, Asset Management, Investments, Internal Controls

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    228 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Investment Management, Investments, Finance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Market Opportunities, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Risk Modeling, Supply Chain, FinTech, Financial Services, Finance, Investments, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    73 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Peer Review, General Accounting, Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Equities, Asset Management, Investments

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Securities (Finance), Investments, Finance, Financial Modeling, Market Dynamics, Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

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    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Services, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Banking, Investments, Loans, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Feasibility Studies, Private Equity, Sustainable Development, Loans, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Finance, Investments, Due Diligence, Financial Market, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Sustainable Development, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Return On Investment, Business Metrics, Business Ethics, Investment Management, Investments, Performance Measurement, Cost Benefit Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Financial Trading, Finance, Actuarial Science, Investments, Futures Exchange, Equities, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Portfolio Management, Investments, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Financial Market, Risk Analysis

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Interactive Brokers

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Valuation, Investments, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Financial Forecasting, Risk Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks