This course equips professionals with essential financial analysis tools and business performance management strategies. It emphasizes practical skills for evaluating financial health and making informed business decisions.

Foundations of Financial Analysis and Business Performance

Foundations of Financial Analysis and Business Performance
This course is part of Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Management Specialization

Instructor: Wiley Skills Network
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Design dashboards and KPIs aligned with business goals
Apply analytical tools for financial and operational insights
Build financial models to support planning and forecasting
Skills you'll gain
- Data Management
- Analytics
- Operational Analysis
- Financial Data
- Performance Analysis
- Predictive Modeling
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Performance Improvement
- Financial Acumen
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Business Administration
- Financial Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Analysis
- Performance Measurement
- Predictive Analytics
- Financial Statements
Tools you'll learn
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May 2026
Assessments
6 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Management Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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