Capital Expenditure

Capital Expenditure (CapEx) is the funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, buildings, equipment, or technology. Coursera's Capital Expenditure catalogue helps you understand the fundamentals of CapEx and its importance in strategic business decisions. You'll learn about the processes involved in making CapEx decisions, budgeting, valuation of capital projects, and the impact of these expenditures on the financial health and profitability of a company. You'll also gain insights into assessing risks and returns of capital expenditure, depreciation methods, and the role of CapEx in capital budgeting. This knowledge will be invaluable whether you're a financial analyst, a business owner, or simply seeking to understand the financial strategies behind business growth and stability.