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Best finance fundamentals Courses Online

We compared 17 Finance Fundamentals courses currently listed on Udemy, edX and Coursera, priced from $19.99 to $299.00. 16 of them teach the subject directly and 1 are built around a certification exam. 3 come from a named university or institution, including University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford and New York Institute of Finance. 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.

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  1. 1
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C Lowest price here

    Finance Fundamentals for Non Finance Leaders

    Entrepreneurs, senior managers and executives all have something in common: they need to deliver concrete financial results. To do so, they need to understand how Finance works and how they can identify the top 3 to 5 ac...

    $19.99
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade E

    Try It: Finance Fundamentals

    Offered by edX

    If you’re looking to enter the fintech industry, consider this free introductory course. When you enroll, you’ll gain industry insights, learn key concepts and terminology, and put your newly acquired knowledge to the te...

  3. 3
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

    Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    In an era of thriving businesses, both small and large, it is crucial to possess a wholistic understanding of the financial building blocks of a successful organization. Through this 3-course Specialization in Financial...

    $79.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability

    Offered by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    This introductory specialisation helps finance professionals and managers understand the basics of sustainability, ESG, and sustainable finance. Starting with fundamental concepts, you’ll then progress through the busine...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX Certificate Grade B University-backed

    Capital Markets

    Offered by New York Institute of Finance

    Dive into the world of investment and trading with our Capital Markets Micro-Certificate. Learn how stocks, bonds, and financial markets function, and gain foundational knowledge for future careers in finance and investi...

    $299.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CFA Level 1 (2019) - Financial Derivatives

    What you will learn?Types of Derivative Instruments and marketsDefinitions and terminologiesPricing and Valuation of derivative InstrumentsVarious factors affecting price and valuation of derivative instrumentsInclude al...

    $49.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Financial Management A Complete Study for CA/CMA/CS/CFA/ACCA

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Welcome to one of th...

    $199.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    The Investment Banking For Beginners Course

    Did you know that global investment banks facilitated over $4 trillion in mergers and acquisitions in the last year alone?Investment banking is a critical driver of global economic growth and also one of the most lucrati...

    $19.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Mortgage Backed Securities: A Brief Introduction

    Offered by New York Institute of Finance

    Learn about the different types of Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) and factors that influence investment characteristics and techniques used to evaluate risk.

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Basics of Accounting (தமிழ் மொழியில் கணக்கியல் அடிப்படைகள்)

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to this course Basics of Accounting (தமிழ் மொழியில் கணக்கியல் அடிப்படைகள்) This course star...

    $199.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Equity Markets Fundamentals

    Offered by CFI Education

    This Equity Markets Fundamentals course is perfect for students who are less experienced with equities or anyone looking for a comprehensive overview of equity markets. This course is designed to equip anyone who desires...

    $113.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    ACCA FAB/BT UNIT 8

    ACCA is one of the fastest growing association, of Chartered Accountants of UK. In this course, we are providing one of the subject, (Business and Technology) of its first level called as Knowledge Level. Business and Te...

    $19.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy Bootcamp Grade C

    Level I CFA® Prep Course 2023 - Financial Statement Analysis

    Bestselling and Highest Rated CFA® courses on Udemy!When selecting a CFA  prep course, make sure that it has been updated to the latest curriculum. All PrepNuggets courses have been updated to the latest 2023 CFA Level I...

    $139.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX Certificate University-backed

    Risk Management Professional Certificate Examination

    Offered by New York Institute of Finance

    Complete this exam to earn your professional certificate in Risk Management from the New York Institute of Finance.

  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Swaps Fundamentals

    Offered by New York Institute of Finance

    Develop an understanding of the basic financial theories and concepts relevant to swaps.

  16. 16
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Derivatives Fundamentals

    Offered by CFI Education

    Learn the basics of forward, futures, options, and swap contracts.

    $133.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep Grade C

    Mastering the SIE Exam: Securities Industry Essential

    Are you eager to embark on a career in the dynamic world of finance and investment? The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam is your gateway to this exciting industry, and my comprehensive course is designed to equi...

    $99.99
    listed price

What the prices here tell you

The 14 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $299.00, with the middle of the range around $99.99 — a spread of $279.01. 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 Udemy, edX and Coursera. 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford and New York Institute of Finance — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Courses versus exam preparation

1 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Finance Fundamentals from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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