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Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success
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Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand how to read and interpret key financial statements to assess business performance.

  • Master essential spreadsheet functions to organize and analyze business data effectively.

  • Learn data analysis techniques to make informed business decisions and drive success.

  • Develop data visualization skills in Excel to communicate insights clearly and impactfully.

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May 2025

Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, we’ll explore how blogging can be a powerful tool for growing your business. You’ll learn how to create compelling content, build an engaged audience, and monetize your blog to generate revenue for your business.

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19 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through the basics of financial statements. You’ll learn how to read and interpret the profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, as well as key financial metrics to help assess your business’s performance.

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21 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover the foundational skills needed to work with spreadsheets. You’ll learn how to organize and analyze data, use functions for calculations, and format your spreadsheets for clarity and professionalism.

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25 videos1 assignment

In this module, we’ll explore the fundamentals of data analysis, showing you how to summarize, interpret, and visualize data. You’ll develop the skills to make informed business decisions based on data insights.

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15 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on creating compelling data visualizations using Excel. You’ll learn how to choose the right chart types, customize them, and present data in a way that’s easy to understand and impactful.

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30 videos1 reading2 assignments

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