• A course focuses on a specific skill—like Financial Modeling in Excel.
• A Specialization offers broader coverage across modeling, valuation, forecasting, and Excel—like the Business and Financial Modeling Specialization.
• A Professional Certificate prepares you for job roles through career-aligned training, projects, and interview support—like Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst or IBM Data Analyst certificates. ‎

Yes. You can start learning financial modeling on Coursera for free in two ways:

• Preview the first module of many financial modeling courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
• Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in financial modeling, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

Financial modeling courses on Coursera cover a range of essential skills including:

• Building and interpreting financial models for business valuation
• Techniques for forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Using Excel and more advanced tools like Python for financial calculations and modeling
• Cash flow analysis, risk assessment, and scenario planning
• Understanding financial statements and extracting relevant data
• Investment banking and corporate finance fundamentals
• Modeling for mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
• Real estate and project finance modeling‎

No prior finance experience is required to begin with beginner financial modeling courses. The curriculum is structured to accommodate learners at different levels:

• Beginners can start with the fundamentals of financial statements and simple modeling techniques.
• Intermediate learners can advance to complex models and financial forecasting.
• Advanced professionals can focus on specialized finance sectors and intricate transaction modeling.‎

Skills in financial modeling can open doors to various roles in finance and investment sectors including:

• Financial Analyst
• Investment Analyst
• Corporate Financial Planner
• Risk Manager
• Portfolio Manager
• Professionals in these roles use their financial modeling skills to make informed decisions, guide investment strategies, and support business operations effectively.‎

Financial modeling spreadsheets are tools built in programs like Excel or Google Sheets to forecast a company’s financial performance. They include calculations for revenue, expenses, cash flow, and valuation. You can learn these skills in courses like Business and Financial Modeling Specialization from the Wharton School on Coursera.‎

An equity research and financial modeling course teaches you how to analyze companies, build valuation models, and forecast financial performance using tools like Excel. Courses like Business and Financial Modeling Specialization from the Wharton School on Coursera provide practical training in these areas for careers in investment analysis and finance.‎