About this Specialization
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 Analysis, you will gain a well-rounded knowledge of key financial concepts that will help you apply an analytic mindset to understanding and driving organizational decisions and success. The courses in this Specialization focus on financial topics and organizational principles. Topics covered include: Understanding the importance of gaining a financial perspective Identifying and applying fundamental principles of Accounting and Finance Identifying a firm’s financial statements and understanding how they reflect company position and performance Understanding the basics of financial statement analysis Using financial information to facilitate strategic and operational decision-making Planning and budgeting to effectively and efficiently allocate resources This specialization is designed to build on the foundational skills developed in the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate; earn a dual credential when you complete a Google Career Certificate and this specialization.
| From | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera |
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| Hours | 56 |
| Instructor | Gies College of Business, University of Illinois |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business |
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Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Sales Representative - Emerging Businesses $45k
Analyst, Financial Analysis $50k
Coordinator Financial Analysis $61k
Sales & Financial Analysis $76k
Financial Analysis Lead $98k
Cons, Financial Analysis $105k
USCO Financing Businesses Procedure Writer $107k
Financial Management & Analysis $122k
Financial Planning & Analysis 3 $127k
Financial & Performance Analysis $132k
Financial Analysis and Strategy $138k
Financial Analyst - T&D Financial Planning & Analysis $144k
Courses in this Specialization
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Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?" In this course, you will learn the foundations important to developing and implementing a financially analytic mindset. This course introduces the foundations of financial... Coursera | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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Financial Analysis of Organizations This course focuses on adopting and implementing a financially analytic mindset when analyzing organizational activities, position and performance. This course begins with an... Coursera | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions This course focuses on adopting and implementing a financially analytic mindset when engaged in organizational decision-making and scenario analysis. The course begins with an... Coursera | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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| From | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera |
|---|---|
| Hours | 56 |
| Instructor | Gies College of Business, University of Illinois |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Sales Representative - Emerging Businesses $45k
Analyst, Financial Analysis $50k
Coordinator Financial Analysis $61k
Sales & Financial Analysis $76k
Financial Analysis Lead $98k
Cons, Financial Analysis $105k
USCO Financing Businesses Procedure Writer $107k
Financial Management & Analysis $122k
Financial Planning & Analysis 3 $127k
Financial & Performance Analysis $132k
Financial Analysis and Strategy $138k
Financial Analyst - T&D Financial Planning & Analysis $144k
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