Introduction to Corporate Finance
Introduction to Corporate Finance is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Corporate Finance. It is structured in 4 modules, over PT9H8M22.28S. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 6.5K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Corporate Finance courses collection, where we compare it against 1 other course.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | PT9H8M22.28S |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (6.5K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across PT9H8M22.28S.
Module 1 · Week 1: Time Value of Money
Module 2 · Week 2: Interest Rates
Module 3 · Week 3: Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
Module 4 · Week 4: Return on Investment
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 6.5K learners on Coursera (checked 26 Aug 2026).
This rating is collected by Coursera from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Coursera →
Compiled by the 10courses editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 26 August 2026.
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Corporate Finance This |
 Coursera
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4.6★ | Check price | PT9H8M22.28S | Highest rated (4.6★ from 6.5K reviews) |
| Corporate Finance Management - From Beginner to Advanced |
 Udemy
|
4.4★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate |
Where Corporate Finance leads
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Common questions
How much does Introduction to Corporate Finance cost?
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Does Introduction to Corporate Finance come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Introduction to Corporate Finance take?
Coursera lists it at PT9H8M22.28S. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Introduction to Corporate Finance suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Introduction to Corporate Finance cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Week 1: Time Value of Money and going on to Week 2: Interest Rates, Week 3: Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Week 4: Return on Investment. The full outline is on this page.