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    Understand basic accounting principles for managing finances. Learn to prepare financial statements, manage accounts, and ensure compliance.

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      Peking University

      生物演化

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Bioinformatics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Cell Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Introduction to Linear Algebra

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Markov Model, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Probability, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Engineering Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cluster Analysis in Data Mining

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Data Validation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      408 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Project Finance, Business Valuation, Depreciation, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Tax

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Arbitration, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Labor Relations, Tax, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Business, Contract Management, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      553 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Security Awareness, Personally Identifiable Information, Encryption, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Medical Records, Information Privacy, Cloud Computing, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      422 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear un Informe Financiero con Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Income Statement, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Financial Acumen, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      394 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Wesleyan University

      Creating Behavioral Change

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Curiosity, Solution Delivery, Presentations, Persistence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Control automático: La tecnología invisible

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Process Control, Automation, Applied Mathematics, User Feedback, Predictive Modeling, Systems Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Battery State-of-Health (SOH) Estimation

      Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Laboratory Testing, Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Scripting, Algorithms, Chemistry, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      158 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic accounting courses

    • 生物演化: Peking University
    • Introduction to Linear Algebra: The University of Sydney
    • Cluster Analysis in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Project Valuation and the Capital Budgeting Process: University of Colorado Boulder
    • European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe: Lund University
    • Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance: Johns Hopkins University
    • Crear un Informe Financiero con Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Logistic Regression with NumPy and Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
    • Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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