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Understand cost accounting principles for managing and controlling costs. Learn to analyze cost behavior and prepare cost reports.

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    Duke University

    Financial Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows, Annual Reports, Business Acumen, Financial Management

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Managing an Agile Team

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Sales Presentation, Innovation, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Selling Techniques, Prioritization, Discussion Facilitation, Goal Setting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Programa Especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos Complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Project Controls, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Portfolio Management, Program Management, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management, Timelines, Earned Value Management, Project Documentation, Problem Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    IS/IT Governance

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Change Management, Information Technology, Governance, Portfolio Management, Resource Allocation, Return On Investment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Decision Making

    4.7
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    716 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Business Process, Customer Relationship Management, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Marketing Channel, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Cost Management, Revenue Management, Resource Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    677 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Team Building, Project Controls, People Management, Business Risk Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Cost Estimation, Contract Management, Cost Control, Resource Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Returns, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Payroll Tax, Tax, Tax Laws, Expense Management, Compensation and Benefits

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    703 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Architecting Solutions on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Information Technology Architecture, Cloud Computing, Performance Tuning, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Cloud Security, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Kinesis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    540 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Finance for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Emory University

    Finance for Non-Financial Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Finance, Risk Management, Financial Management, Microsoft Excel, Investment Management, Accounting, Return On Investment, Cash Flows

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    470 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Management Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Operational Efficiency, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Presentations, Operations, Logistics, Transportation Management, Forecasting, Inventory and Warehousing, Cost Reduction, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Statements, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Corporate Finance, Return On Investment, Income Statement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Investment Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cost accounting courses

  • Financial Statements: Duke University
  • Managing an Agile Team: University of Virginia
  • Programa Especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos Complejos: Universidad de los Andes
  • IS/IT Governance: University of Minnesota
  • Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
  • Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement: Rice University
  • Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Architecting Solutions on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Finance for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Finance for Non-Financial Managers: Emory University

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