Difficult to follow in the videos. Low resolution and not always showing the "correct" screen makes it hard to follow.

Many times it is not clear what to look for in the income statement/balance sheet and in the Week 8 also the stock info as many times the words used in the statements are not the same that are used in the videos. Since there is no other lecture material it is difficult to understand. Especially if English is your second or third language it might cause some extra frustration since finance is a whole new language in itself.

Many times the calculations just don't seem to add up. A solution instead of just a result after a completed assessment would have been nice to make sure that I actually used the correct numbers and not just ended up with the correct answer by chance.

Lot's of potential, but as it is right now I would not recommend this cource.

Basics were there, syllabus included everything I wanted to see and expected. However, a lot of the videos were really poorly produced, i.e. instructor spouting off numbers he was using to calculate values but never showing the actual balance sheet / income statement he was using. Literally just a video of him talking about the numbers and math he was doing (not good for visual learners).

Also, the tests / exams were poorly done as some had questions that I am convinced did not even have a correct answer for them. Very poorly produced overall in my opinion.

I liked the beginning of the course when start by the three important sheets, but for the remain lectures I found the presentation is very poor, I am getting bored due to the teacher become reading from papers especially when it comes to the numbers, it was better also to take a real project and going step by step explaining how to work with those formulas in order to take the right decision, not only to explain the formulas and how to calculate it.

In the last two units the camera show the professor when it should be showing the spreadsheet, eventually I figured it out by re-doing the sessions. Poorly executed. My other comment is that in the first sessions the spreadsheet looks like a blur in the screen, again, p[poorly executed.

I liked the first few videos, great explanation of the financial docs. Content got boring quickly after that?

This course introduces you to a lot of useful financial concepts but requires a lot of personal research and study time to understand them. I would say 30% of the time was spent on the course material, and 70% was doing my own research to actually understand the content and formulas. The video is very blurry, almost unacceptable to today's standards. This is important because there are several instances where the instructor has a worksheet on the screen that is illegible and useless. The other issue is the worksheets are unique to this course, I was unable to match it to anything online in order to read it, incredibly frustrating. The course would have been a completely different experience if you could actually read the worksheets and follow along. But the good side of that is it forces you to find and create your own worksheets and set up your own formulas which obviously is good experience. I would not recommend this course to colleagues.

The instructor's jewelry and mannerisms, constantly looking down at his paper, confusing visuals, and overall style completely distracted me from learning anything. I was interested in learning about public company financials, this course did not cover that.

The choices of the different answers in the assessments do not match the answers in your solutions.

I recently completed the course "Finance for Non-Financial Managers" on Coursera, and I must say it was an incredibly valuable learning experience. As a non-financial manager, I often found myself lacking the necessary knowledge and confidence to navigate financial concepts and make informed decisions. This course addressed those gaps in my understanding and provided me with the tools and insights to better comprehend and engage with financial matters.

The course content was well-structured and presented in a clear and concise manner. The instructors did an excellent job of breaking down complex financial concepts into easily digestible modules. The lessons were accompanied by real-life examples and case studies, which helped me apply the knowledge to practical scenarios. Additionally, the interactive quizzes and assignments provided an opportunity for self-assessment and reinforced my understanding of the material.

One aspect that stood out was the instructor's ability to make finance relatable and accessible to individuals without a finance background. They explained financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting in a way that was both engaging and easy to grasp. The course also covered key topics such as cash flow management, investment analysis, and financial decision-making, which are crucial for non-financial managers to comprehend and contribute effectively to their organizations.

The learning platform, Coursera, provided a user-friendly interface, allowing me to navigate the course material seamlessly. The flexibility to learn at my own pace was an added advantage, as I could easily fit the coursework into my busy schedule. Furthermore, the discussion forums provided an opportunity to interact with fellow learners, share insights, and gain a broader perspective on the subject matter.

Overall, I highly recommend the "Finance for Non-Financial Managers" course on Coursera to anyone seeking to enhance their financial literacy and decision-making skills. Whether you are a business owner, department head, or aspiring manager, this course equips you with the fundamental knowledge needed to understand and contribute to financial discussions within your organization. The course content, engaging instruction, and user-friendly platform make it a worthwhile investment of time and effort.

I am grateful for the valuable knowledge I gained from this course, and I look forward to applying it in my professional endeavors. Kudos to the instructors and the Coursera team for creating such a valuable learning experience!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The "Finance for Non-Financial Managers" course provided a good range of learning material and Prof Smith's delivery made the sessions interesting and lively. Some sections were much easier to follow than others, especially when calculations were shared on screen. However it was just as easy to replay and review the transcripts to fill in blanks for the more challenging sections.

As for the content it was really good and the professor made it very easy to understand but there were a couple of videos where he was working on his excel tables but it wasn't shown on the video so it was kind of difficult to know exactly what he was doing.

Really enjoyed the course and was a great refresher from when I took finance in college 14 years ago. I would have like to seen problems worked out more in week 8. I found that week to be a little more challenging.

Very practical and useful, to know more about the projects and the costs that this involves in each stage, the return and the planning for each action that should be taken

This was an awesome course. So well structured, organized and explained. And it held my attention. So much started to click around me while learning the concepts.

This course was really helpful for me. I now have general knowledge of finance and accounting. Big thanks to Tom Smith for his approach, everything was clear!

The videos were informative and concise. The only issue I found was potential rounding errors with some of the numbers but this was usually non-consequential.

It was a useful session for beginners like me in finance. It could have been improved at the end but in overall, it was a good session.

I enjoyed the course and have learnt a lot. The course has helped me gain adequate knowledge on basic financial matters.

Professional course. even though I am the non-financial manager, easy to understanding the knowledge from this co

very helpful course. allowed me to have a clear vision, and better understand finance from a company´s standpoint

Really great and good content. Its easy to learn and the instructor made it very simple, easier and practical

All the basic knowledge about the assessing the value of a company is provided in the user-friendly manner.

The course is amazing for anyone who would like to have knowladge in Financial statements and Investments.

Really enjoyed the study and the subjects covered under this course are what exactly I want to learn.

Gave me all the knowledge advertised in an easy to process manner, Prof. Tom is an excellent teacher.