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    • Università Bocconi

      Finanziamento, sviluppo ed evoluzione delle infrastrutture

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Investments, Capital Expenditure, Contract Management, Finance, Economic Development, Due Diligence, Corporate Sustainability, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Uso de datos en las organizaciones del S.XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Ethics, Analytics, Big Data, Business Process, Small Data, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Effectiveness, Data Quality, Market Opportunities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Duke University

      Agile Dashboards for Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Customer Analysis, Performance Measurement, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Market Dynamics, Strategic Decision-Making, Agile Methodology, Real Time Data, Management Reporting, Business Intelligence, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Financial Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, FinTech, Mobile Banking, Business Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Financial Services, Banking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation, User Centered Design, Technology Roadmaps, Customer Insights

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Institut Mines-Télécom

      La Data Intelligence au service des organisations

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Business Transformation, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Business Analytics, Information Management, Customer Data Management, Information Systems, Big Data, Business Process, Artificial Intelligence

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      مبادئ الإعلام والتسويق الرقمي

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Digital Communications, Marketing Channel, Electronic Media, Customer Engagement, Media Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing Communications, User Feedback, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Search Engine Marketing, Mobile Banking, Multimedia

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Johns Hopkins University

      Cours intensif sur la science des données

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Project Design, Data Analysis, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Sistemas e Tecnologias Digitais nas Organizações

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Mobile Banking, Social Media, E-Commerce, Organizational Development, Business Systems, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, Business Communication, Systems Integration, Emerging Technologies, Information Systems, Internet Of Things

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New

      Starweaver

      Revolutionizing Finance: Mastering Blockchain Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Payment Systems, Digital Assets, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Commercial Banking, Financial Services, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Development, Distributed Computing, Computer Programming Tools

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New

      Edureka

      Advanced Analytics with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Software, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • UBITS

      Examina las bases de la ciberseguridad financiera

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Risk Analysis, Security Strategy, Information Management, Financial Services, Regulatory Requirements, Asset Protection, Business Continuity, Digital Assets

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Packt

      Building Microservices API in Go

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Restful API, Go (Programming Language), Testability, Microservices, API Design, Code Review, Application Security, Authentications, Maintainability, Databases, Routing Protocols, Software Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular banking courses

    • Finanziamento, sviluppo ed evoluzione delle infrastrutture: Università Bocconi
    • Uso de datos en las organizaciones del S.XXI: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Agile Dashboards for Data-Driven Decision-Making: Duke University
    • Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Financial Inclusion: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • La Data Intelligence au service des organisations: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • مبادئ الإعلام والتسويق الرقمي : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Cours intensif sur la science des données: Johns Hopkins University
    • Sistemas e Tecnologias Digitais nas Organizações: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Revolutionizing Finance: Mastering Blockchain Foundations: Starweaver
    • Advanced Analytics with Power BI: Edureka

    Skills you can learn in Finance

    Investment (23)
    Market (economics) (20)
    Stock (18)
    Financial Statement (14)
    Financial Accounting (13)
    Modeling (13)
    Corporate Finance (11)
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    Trading (11)
    Evaluation (10)
    Financial Markets (10)
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Banking

    Banking is familiar to us all as the industry that provides most of the financial services we rely on for our personal and business needs, which is clearly important to the normal functioning of the economy. However, to understand what banking really does and why it is so important, it’s helpful to look at a more specific definition. According to Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco:

    “Banks allocate funds from savers to borrowers in an efficient manner. They provide specialized financial services, which reduce the cost of obtaining information about both savings and borrowing opportunities. These financial services help make the overall economy more efficient.”

    In other words, when you deposit money you don’t currently need into your savings account, the bank pays you interest to use this money to purchase securities or finance loans to businesses, individuals, or governments that need the money now. By leveraging vast institutional expertise in financial markets, the banking sector plays a centrally important role in the global economy by efficiently reallocating trillions of dollars between billions of savers and borrowers, ranging in scale from credit card bills of a few dollars to billion-dollar corporate mergers.

    While the banking industry is centuries old, it has seen an incredible amount of change and disruption over the past two decades from innovations in financial technology (or “fintech”) and new financial products. The emergence of cryptocurrencies, peer-to-peer lending, crowdfunding, and microfinance have introduced new ways to provide financial services - and new competitors to traditional banks. And the financial crisis of 2008 exposed new vulnerabilities of our interconnected and accelerated global economy, which is once again being tested by the COVID-19 epidemic.

    Thus, banking today is not only a massively important industry - it’s also a dynamic one in the midst of unprecedented change.‎

    The skills and experience that you might need to already have before starting to learn banking include an interest in money and financial assets, good analytical skills, attention to detail, a strong technology background, and an understanding of institutional finance. As banking continues to grow more digital and online by the day, more banks are looking for people who know how technology is impacting the business of handling money. So it might be helpful to learn computer programming and financial modeling concepts before starting to learn banking. Personality skills that would be useful to have before learning banking could include an ability to handle stress, to work well with others, and have confidence in dealing with retail banking customers.‎

    The kind of people that are best suited for work that involves banking are those who have the ability to learn financial concepts quickly. This is useful in banking for understanding the basic banking fundamentals as well as emerging financial concepts like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and regulatory technology. Because the financial industry thrives on innovation, and elements may change over time, people who are flexible and can adapt to changing environments will also be well-suited for working in banking. A person who has the ability to handle pressure and show resilience in difficult times might also be well suited for work that involves banking.‎

    Online Banking courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Banking skills. With a wide range of Banking classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Banking career skills.‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including banking. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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