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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Payroll and Tax Fundamentals
Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Labor Law, Tax Preparation, Labor Compliance, Income Tax, Compensation and Benefits, Tax Compliance, Employee Onboarding
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
141 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
University of Pennsylvania
Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers
Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Risk Management, Performance Analysis, Business Modeling
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
973 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
University of Pennsylvania
Introduction to Corporate Finance
Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Acumen, Asset Management, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
6.3K reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Coursera Project Network
Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry
4.2
Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours