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.

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Budgeting, Strategic Thinking, Financial Acumen, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Business Acumen, Business Strategy, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Proposal Development, Risk Analysis, Finance, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Strategies, Financial Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis
★ 4.7 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Controls, Auditing, Accounting, General Ledger, General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Investigation, Verification And Validation, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Journals
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Payment Systems, Governance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Inclusion, Financial Systems, Data Governance, Payment Processing, Innovation, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
★ 4.7 (191) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital pedagogy, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Working Capital, Financial Statements, Investment Banking, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Derivatives, Technical Analysis, Equities, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Capital Markets, Investments, Finance, Analysis
★ 4.9 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, General Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Accounting Records, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Equities, Organizational Structure, Governance
★ 4.7 (354) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Relationship Building, FinTech, Financial Planning, AI Integrations, Technology Strategies, Compensation Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI, Compensation Management, Customer experience improvement
★ 4.4 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, International Finance, Banking, Banking Services, Financial Trading, Reconciliation, Financial Market, Market Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Services, Financial Analysis, Underwriting, Market Research, Payment Systems, Risk Management Framework, Derivatives, Finance, Corporate Strategy
★ 5 (67) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Financial Data, Accounting and Finance Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Management, Generative AI, Automation, Financial Forecasting, Financial Regulation, Finance, Financial Reporting, Data Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Strategic Decision-Making, Securities (Finance)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Scenario Testing, Business Metrics, Mathematical Modeling, Excel Macros, Forecasting, Risk Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Reporting, Business Modeling, Management Reporting, Performance Stress Testing, Business Risk Management, Data Analysis, Decision Support Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks