Personal finance courses can help you learn budgeting, saving strategies, investment basics, and debt management. You can build skills in financial goal setting, expense tracking, and understanding credit scores. Many courses introduce tools like budgeting apps, investment platforms, and financial calculators, showing how these skills can be applied to manage your money effectively and make informed financial decisions.

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Analysis, International Finance, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle Management, Mergers & Acquisitions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Editing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Management, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Engineering Management, Writing, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Concision, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Stress Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Financial Market, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Finance, Governance, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Banking, Behavioral Economics, Corporate Finance, Underwriting, Non-Profit Accounting, Insurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Performing Arts, Design, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Detail Oriented, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Data Visualization, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Data Sharing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft 365, Data Validation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Empowerment, Active Listening, Motivational Skills, Coaching, Leadership Development, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Community Development, Persistence, Adaptability, Empowerment, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Interpersonal Communications, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Branding, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks