Intro to Finance: 01. Why Learn About Finance?

Our Intro to Finance: 01. Why Learn About Finance? course examines the world of finance for those who are ready to learn the basics. It's important that all people have a general understanding of this broad-ranging topic, not just for career purposes, but for personal finance benefits as well. In this course, we'll discuss how and why financial skills are beneficial to you. We’ll cover finance terms, assets and liabilities, benchmarking, ratios, balance sheets and more. By the end of this course, you’ll have broadened your skills in financial ethics, interpreting regulations, data analysis, problem-solving and communicating with others on financial topics. Training in the financial realm can provide more opportunities for career advancement. Explore some of the career options available in this fascinating line of work. The Why Learn About Finance? course is from our series on Introduction to Finance. It includes a video, audio narration, downloadable materials, and a quick quiz. Take this course along with others in the series to acquire solid skills that can help you manage a business and advance in your career.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the various aspects of finance. Differentiate finance from accounting, management or economics. Define investing, lending, borrowing and forecasting. Leverage your financial skills to build a career