Taught by Nobel laureate economist Robert Schiller, this course is an all-in-one package for anyone wanting to understand the financial world. It covers everything from market basics and behavioral finance to recessions, bond markets, and investment banking. 

With seven modules of high-quality content including 130 video lessons, readings, quizzes, and discussion boards, Yale’s Financial Markets series is among the most comprehensive offerings we found. Over 2 million students have taken the course and gave it overwhelmingly positive reviews. The course is self-paced and beginner-friendly (though some math skills will be of help). The course is available for a free seven-day trial, before you’ll have to pay $59/month or $399/year for access to over 10,000 courses through the Coursera Plus plan.

Behind the Balance Sheet is a finance education company led by industry professional Stephen Clapham. Mr. Clapham spent years advising multi-billion-dollar hedge funds, so you know you’re learning from a true industry veteran. In fact, the course aims to train people who want to work as professional analysts and portfolio managers (PMs)—or those who want to use analysts’ techniques in their personal investing. At $195 per month, the course is rather expensive, but keep in mind that it offers professional training. While it won’t replace a chartered financial analyst (CFA), or a chartered market technician (CMT), it delivers top-tier insights into investment accounts, stock valuation, portfolio construction, and stock picking. You should expect to spend a few hours a week on coursework, but the self-paced format makes it manageable.

Morningstar is known for its objective investment research, and its interactive classroom is a great place to build your investing knowledge. The courses are short, easy to follow, and completely free, making them perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a quick refresher. Each lesson takes about 10 minutes and includes a multiple-choice quiz to help reinforce key concepts. While the platform isn’t the most interactive (mostly just clicking “Next”), the content is high-quality and highly regarded. With around 100 topics covered, it’s a solid, no-cost way to boost your investing skills before diving into the markets!

Designed to take you from a total beginner to a confident investor, Clever Girl Finance’s “How Investing Works” course is delivered as a bundle of seven courses. Each course includes videos, written content, and recorded coaching calls, covering everything from investing basics and stock market strategies to retirement planning and portfolio management. In addition, students can find help and support across social media platforms such as Pinterest, X, Facebook, and Instagram, along with the “Clever Girls Know” podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. 

If you’re brand new to investing, you might need to do a little extra studying, but Clever Girl Finance offers tons of free resources to help you catch up. By the end, this course, which scored highly when measured by our proprietary methodology, will have provided a solid, real-world investing strategy for your retirement account.

For learners looking to understand crypto beyond just Bitcoin, this course is a solid choice. It covers both Bitcoin as an asset and the broader crypto ecosystem, letting you focus on what interests you most. Those with limited time to spare will especially like that the course can be reviewed in about four hours. For students who look forward to putting in the extra work to truly absorb the material, however, there’s 15+ hours of material available. 

It’s one of the few courses that seriously evaluates crypto as part of an investment portfolio. Available on Coursera, you get a free seven-day trial, then you’ll have to pay $59/month or $399/year for access to over 10,000 courses through the Coursera Plus plan. No prior knowledge is required, but some finance background (like capital asset pricing model (CAPM)  or modern portfolio theory (MPT)) can be helpful. Self-paced and on-demand, it’s a great option for investors wanting a structured, insightful approach to crypto.

Developed by industry pro Justin Kivel for learners who are serious about multifamily real estate investing, this course is a high-value resource at a budget-friendly price. Kivel delivers insightful and practical lessons, even if they’re mostly PowerPoint voiceovers. The course covers deal modeling, valuation analysis, and acquisition walkthroughs, plus 13 additional modules filled with real-world strategies. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to level up, this course answers questions you didn’t even know you had. With 17,000 students enrolled, a 4.8-star rating from nearly 3,000 reviewers, and a 4.58/5 score on our rating scale, it’s a solid choice for real estate investors.

Designed for kids ranging in age from 9 to 18, Juni Learning’s Money-Minded – Investing in the Stock Market course is an excellent choice for motivated young investors. It’s a unique way to help them master real-world investing skills at a young age by providing personal coaching and a stock market simulator. The course also guides students to make meaningful investment decisions within six months. At $299 per month ($1,794 total), it’s definitely an investment itself, but the potential payoff, which is a financially savvy child who understands the market from an early age, could be well worth it. It does require dedication and time, but for the right student, it’s an excellent learning experience and a platform that earns a 4.4/5 on our rating scale.