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.

Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Accounting Software, Cash Handling, Management Reporting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Transaction Processing, Bookkeeping, General Ledger, Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Business Process Automation, Banking, Balance Sheet
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Internal Auditing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Auditing, Internal Controls, Report Writing, Internal Communications, Compliance Auditing, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Controls, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Presentations, Strategic Communication, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Benchmarking, Business Ethics, Fraud detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Planning, Self-Awareness, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Planning, Project Planning, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Business Planning, Brand Strategy, Operational Excellence, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Project Controls, Plan Execution, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management, Managed Services, Stakeholder Communications, Time Management, Collaboration, Target Audience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Budgeting, Cost Control, Variance Analysis, Operating Budget, Cost Accounting, Cost Estimation, Expense Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Financial Planning, Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, ChatGPT, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Accounting, Process Optimization, Analytics, Corporate Strategy, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Business Metrics, Operational Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Fraud detection, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Finance, Predictive Modeling, Anomaly Detection
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Plan Execution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Peer Review, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Stakeholder Management, New Business Development, Business Research, Analysis, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Meeting Facilitation, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Data Visualization, English Language, Setting Appointments
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Financial Auditing, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Risk Analysis, Auditors Report, Compliance Auditing, Quality Assurance, Public Accounting, External Auditing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, International Financial Reporting Standards, Analysis, Regulatory Affairs, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bank Regulations, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Auditing, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Due Diligence, Verification And Validation, Risk Management Framework, Investigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Standard Accounting Practices, Expense Management, Business Valuation, Asset Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks