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The Think like a CFO Specialization will help you learn the language of finance. You will gain a firm understanding in Accountability, Operational Finance and Corporate Finance.
By the end of the specialization, you’ll know what questions to ask and how to fit the different pieces together in order to develop a diagnosis and action plan to resolve a company’s financing dilemmas. You will have gain the necessary skills to understand basic concepts and feel comfortable reading, interpreting and discussing financial statements for decision making and you will understand the hey financial issues related to companies, investors, and the interaction between them in the capital markets.
When you complete the Specialization, you’ll be able to better understand both business financial problems to make better decisions and your own personal financial decisions
Syllabus
- Course 1: Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting
- Course 2: Finance for Managers
- Course 3: Corporate Finance Essentials
- Course 4: Corporate Finance Essentials II
Courses
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This Corporate Finance Essentials course provides a foundational understanding of key financial concepts relevant to companies, investors, and capital markets. You'll learn to interpret financial news, master essential financial vocabulary, and understand core accounting principles. No prior knowledge required. By the end of this course, you will be able to analyze company financial statements, understand basic investment strategies, and apply financial principles to business decision-making. This knowledge will be invaluable for your career in finance or accounting. Limited free materials available.
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Financial Accounting, the language of business, is essential for anyone interacting with financial information. Whether you're a business owner, manager, or just starting your career, understanding financial statements is crucial. This course provides the fundamentals of financial accounting, empowering you to interpret financial statements like balance sheets and income statements for informed decision-making. You'll gain the conceptual base for further learning in accounting and finance. No prior experience is needed. Practice your skills using Microsoft Excel, a critical tool in finance and accounting. Understand the basics of accounting, improving your business and potentially unlocking free courses and certificate opportunities along the way.
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Unlock the power of numbers in business! In this Operational Finance course, you'll learn to interpret the 'financial story' told by balance sheets and income statements, gaining insights crucial for short-term decision-making. Master the management of current assets, liabilities, and working capital to optimize business performance. Understand the financial impact of managerial decisions on operations and marketing, making you a more strategic leader. Prerequisites: Basic understanding of accounting principles recommended. Experience with Microsoft Excel is helpful. Learning Outcomes: * Analyze balance sheets and income statements to identify key financial ratios. * Make data-driven decisions related to working capital management. * Evaluate the financial consequences of marketing and operational strategies. Benefits: Gain the confidence to make sound financial decisions, improve business profitability, and advance your career in finance or management. Equip yourself with skills applicable across diverse industries. Are you ready to transform your understanding of finance and its impact on your business?
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Building upon your Corporate Finance Essentials foundation, this course delves into crucial aspects of corporate finance, including market efficiency, bond valuation, stock analysis, capital structure, and dividend policy. You will learn to assess market efficiency, analyze bond yields and default risk, value stocks using relative valuation techniques, and understand capital sourcing strategies. Furthermore, you'll gain the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding dividend payouts.
Taught by
Javier Estrada, Marc Badia and Miguel Antón
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completed Think Like a CFO when I was just 15, and honestly, it blew me away. This course isn’t just theory it makes you think like a financial strategist, breaking down how businesses really run and how decisions impact the bottom line. Having the physical certificate in hand feels incredible, like a tangible proof that I’ve gained skills most adults spend years figuring out.What makes it stand out is how practical it is. It doesn’t just teach numbers; it teaches judgment, strategy, and insight. Even at a young age, I could apply what I learned to real-world scenarios, and it gave me confidence that I understand the financial logic behind major business decisions.