Financial Services

  • Banking Services

    • Retail, commercial, and investment banking

    • Roles: Bank teller, loan officer, branch manager, compliance officer

  • Business Finance

    • Internal financial operations within companies

    • Roles: Financial analyst, controller, CFO, accounts payable/receivable

  • Insurance

    • Risk management and coverage solutions

    • Roles: Underwriter, claims adjuster, actuary, insurance agent

  • Securities & Investments

    • Managing investments, stocks, bonds, and portfolios

    • Roles: Financial advisor, portfolio manager, stockbroker, trader

Financial Servies

The Financial Services Career Cluster encompasses careers in managing and advising financial transactions, including banking, lending, corporate finance, debt management, accounting, insurance, and real estate. These careers contribute to economic stability and growth by supporting the financial health of individuals and organizations.

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LinkedIn Learning Courses

Finance Foundations: Business Valuation

Taught by Kay Stice
Do you know the value of your business? Business valuation is critical when selling a small business, bringing on a…

How to Read a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal

Taught by Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Explore a key piece of the commercial real estate value chain from the perspective of a credit analyst with this…

Forecasting Using Financial Statements

Taught by Yash Patel
Learn where a company is headed and the resources it will need to succeed. Forecasting Using Financial Statements provides a…

Finance Foundations: Risk Management

Taught by Jason Schenker
Risk isn’t something we usually think about until it’s too late. Financial risk management allows you to prepare for the…

Freelancing and Consulting in User Experience

Taught by Cory Lebson
Freelancing provides you with the freedom to choose your clients and UX projects, and—as you enjoy this increased flexibility—it can…

Business Math

Taught by Kay Stice
If you lack a zest for numbers, you may have been tempted to disregard math after wrapping up your formal…

Managerial Economics

Taught by Stefan Michel
Managers can use economics to strategize and solve a variety of business problems, from the mundane to the mission critical.…

Personal Finance Tips and Tricks

Taught by Amanda Clayman
No matter where you are in your financial life, personal finance experts Jane Barratt and Amanda Clayman can help you…

Running a Profitable Business: Understanding Cash Flow

Taught by Kay Stice
The cash flow statement is one of the three primary financial statements, but because it has only been around since…

Financial Wellness for Couples and Families

Taught by Amanda Clayman
Unlike learning how to ride a bike or swim, many of us don’t receive explicit instruction from our parents about…

Running a Profitable Business: Revenue Recognition

Taught by Kay Stice
Revenue recognition determines when a sale should be recorded: This month or next month? This year or next year? This…

Investment Banking

Investment banks play a critical role in global finance, facilitating major deals and capital market activities. This primer breaks down…

Running a Profitable Business: Calculating Breakeven

Taught by Kay Stice
Starting a business can be pricey. Breakeven analysis and cost-volume-profit analysis will help you understand when—and if—your business will start…

Managing Your Personal Investments

Taught by Jane Barratt
Learn how to invest your money and make it work harder for you. In this course, investment advisor Jane Barratt…

Finance Essentials for Small Business

Taught by Kay Stice
Manage your small business successfully with these finance essentials from accounting professors Jim and Kay Stice. They explain the five…

Accounting Foundations: Managerial Accounting

Taught by Kay Stice
Managerial accounting helps managers make decisions using an organization’s financial data. An understanding of managerial accounting helps you figure out…

Financial Wellness: Managing Personal Cash Flow

Taught by Amanda Clayman
Even if you’re normally levelheaded, “your brain on money” is different, and it can keep you financially stuck. In this…

Running a Profitable Business: Understanding Financial Ratios

Taught by Kay Stice
Financial ratios—such as ROI (return on investment) or ROA (return on assets)— are a valuable tool for measuring a company’s…

Financial Analysis: Making Business Projections

Taught by Rudolph Rosenberg
Estimating future financial performance plays a big part in the life of start-ups and corporations large and small. By looking…

Managing a Business Venture

The third in a 3-part entrepreneurship series designed to help you learn business strategy, operations, networking and risk management. So,…
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Skill Building Courses

Investment Banking

Investment banks play a critical role in global finance, facilitating major deals and capital market activities. This primer breaks down…

Finance

The Finance function of a business ensures a company’s financial health by balancing profitability, liquidity, and a strong balance sheet.…

Managing a Business Venture

The third in a 3-part entrepreneurship series designed to help you learn business strategy, operations, networking and risk management. So,…
View All Classes

LinkedIn Learning

Running a Profitable Business: Understanding Cash Flow

Taught by Kay Stice
The cash flow statement is one of the three primary financial statements, but because it has only been around since…

How to Read a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal

Taught by Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Explore a key piece of the commercial real estate value chain from the perspective of a credit analyst with this…

Financial Record Keeping

Taught by Kay Stice
Bookkeeping—financial record keeping—is the cornerstone of a healthy business. Accurate records ensure you can make intelligent decisions, stay on the…

Excel: Analyzing and Visualizing Cash Flows

Taught by Curt Frye
By learning how to evaluate and visualize cash flows for your business, you can make more informed decisions about prospects…

Taxes for Small Business

Taught by Jane Barratt
Taxes are an unavoidable part of being in business. By understanding how to manage and minimize your tax burden, you…

Forecasting Using Financial Statements

Taught by Yash Patel
Learn where a company is headed and the resources it will need to succeed. Forecasting Using Financial Statements provides a…

Finance Foundations: Risk Management

Taught by Jason Schenker
Risk isn’t something we usually think about until it’s too late. Financial risk management allows you to prepare for the…

Freelancing and Consulting in User Experience

Taught by Cory Lebson
Freelancing provides you with the freedom to choose your clients and UX projects, and—as you enjoy this increased flexibility—it can…

Business Math

Taught by Kay Stice
If you lack a zest for numbers, you may have been tempted to disregard math after wrapping up your formal…

Managerial Economics

Taught by Stefan Michel
Managers can use economics to strategize and solve a variety of business problems, from the mundane to the mission critical.…

Personal Finance Tips and Tricks

Taught by Amanda Clayman
No matter where you are in your financial life, personal finance experts Jane Barratt and Amanda Clayman can help you…

Financial Analysis: Making Business Projections

Taught by Rudolph Rosenberg
Estimating future financial performance plays a big part in the life of start-ups and corporations large and small. By looking…

Financial Wellness for Couples and Families

Taught by Amanda Clayman
Unlike learning how to ride a bike or swim, many of us don’t receive explicit instruction from our parents about…

Running a Profitable Business: Revenue Recognition

Taught by Kay Stice
Revenue recognition determines when a sale should be recorded: This month or next month? This year or next year? This…

Finance Foundations: Business Valuation

Taught by Kay Stice
Do you know the value of your business? Business valuation is critical when selling a small business, bringing on a…

Running a Profitable Business: Calculating Breakeven

Taught by Kay Stice
Starting a business can be pricey. Breakeven analysis and cost-volume-profit analysis will help you understand when—and if—your business will start…

Managing Your Personal Investments

Taught by Jane Barratt
Learn how to invest your money and make it work harder for you. In this course, investment advisor Jane Barratt…

Finance Essentials for Small Business

Taught by Kay Stice
Manage your small business successfully with these finance essentials from accounting professors Jim and Kay Stice. They explain the five…

Accounting Foundations: Managerial Accounting

Taught by Kay Stice
Managerial accounting helps managers make decisions using an organization’s financial data. An understanding of managerial accounting helps you figure out…

Financial Wellness: Managing Personal Cash Flow

Taught by Amanda Clayman
Even if you’re normally levelheaded, “your brain on money” is different, and it can keep you financially stuck. In this…
View All Classes

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