11 Best Financial Analysis Courses for Beginners
We compared 11 Financial Analysis courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $9.99 to $225.00. 3 come from a named university or institution, including University of Pennsylvania, New York Institute of Finance and Columbia University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 11
- Price range
- $9.99 – $225.00
- Providers
- Coursera, Udemy, edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 11 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "financial analysis" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $9.99 to $225.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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More Introduction to Financial Accounting
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
The course builds on my Introduction to Financial Accounting course, which you should complete first. In this course, you will learn how to read, understand, and analyze most of the information provided by companies in t...
$95.00listed price -
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Accounting: From Beginner to Advanced!
Learn everything about Accounting in few hours.Learn from the expert.What are my students saying:"It's a great course so far! I'm really understanding the fundamentals of Accounting - which was difficult before. I like h...
$199.99listed price -
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A Beginners Guide to Financial Ratio Analysis
This course will teach you how to compute and interpret the basic ratios used in financial statement analysis, including the following:Activity ratiosaccounts receivable turnoverdays sales in accounts receivableinventory...
$29.99listed price -
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Ultimate Accounting Masterclass: Beginner to Advanced
This course will introduce you to the essential principles of accounting, breaking down complex concepts into understandable lessons. You’ll learn how to read and interpret critical financial documents like balance sheet...
$49.99listed price -
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Python Trading for Beginners: Code Your 1st Trade Calculator
The Problem: Most beginners start trading by "eye-balling" their positions. They guess their position size, struggle with manual math during fast-moving markets, and often risk too much on a single trade. This lack of di...
$19.99listed price -
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Financial Analyst Crash Course: Beginner’s Guide to Finance
Looking to learn how to analyze financial statements and advance your career? You're in the right place.Invest in yourself by learning to read financial statements! Those that can read financial statements are more...
$79.99listed price -
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The Complete AI for Finance Course: Beginner to Master Level
**This course contains the use of artificial intelligence. **In a world flooded with hot tips, viral trades, and algorithmic trading advice, most people are still making investment decisions like they're playing slots. T...
$84.99listed price -
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Bing Copilot for Beginners: Enhancing Productivity with AI
Offered by Coursera
Dive into the world of AI-powered productivity with Bing Copilot in this dynamic and interactive project. Designed for beginners and professionals alike, this course will guide you through the nuances of using Bing Copil...
$9.99listed price -
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Introduction to Growth Investing
Offered by Interactive Brokers
This course provides a comprehensive overview of growth investing, a strategy focused on identifying companies expected to grow at above-average rates compared to their industry or the broader market. It outlines the cha...
$49.00listed price -
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Introduction to Investment Banking Professional Certificate Examination
Offered by New York Institute of Finance
Complete the required exam to earn your professional certificate in Introduction to Investment Banking from the New York Institute of Finance.
$99.00listed price -
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Introduction to Corporate Finance
Offered by Columbia University
Learn key financial concepts for evaluating and valuing investment opportunities, including how to value stocks and bonds.
$225.00listed price
Best Financial Analysis Courses for Beginners compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | More Introduction to Financial Accounting | Coursera | University of Pennsylvania | $95.00 | View → |
| 2 | Accounting: From Beginner to Advanced! | Udemy | — | $199.99 | View → |
| 3 | A Beginners Guide to Financial Ratio Analysis | Udemy | — | $29.99 | View → |
| 4 | Ultimate Accounting Masterclass: Beginner to Advanced | Udemy | — | $49.99 | View → |
| 5 | Python Trading for Beginners: Code Your 1st Trade Calculator | Udemy | — | $19.99 | View → |
| 6 | Financial Analyst Crash Course: Beginner’s Guide to Finance | Udemy | — | $79.99 | View → |
| 7 | The Complete AI for Finance Course: Beginner to Master Level | Udemy | — | $84.99 | View → |
| 8 | Bing Copilot for Beginners: Enhancing Productivity with AI | Coursera | Coursera | $9.99 | View → |
| 9 | Introduction to Growth Investing | Coursera | Interactive Brokers | $49.00 | View → |
| 10 | Introduction to Investment Banking Professional Certificate Examinatio... | edX | New York Institute of Finance | $99.00 | View → |
| 11 | Introduction to Corporate Finance | edX | Columbia University | $225.00 | View → |
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 11 priced courses on this page run from $9.99 to $225.00, with the middle of the range around $79.99 — a spread of $215.01. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Coursera, Udemy and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 3 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Pennsylvania, New York Institute of Finance and Columbia University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
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