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Fundamentals and Concepts of Finance, Investment and Business

This course covers the fundamentals and concepts of finance and Investment which are covered in a very simple manner with appropriate examples.

Shabbar Shahid
Shabbar Shahid
Finance | core | 4 hours 30 minutes |   Published: Dec 2021
In partnership with:  Coursera

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Overview

1.8KSTUDENTS*
94%RECOMMEND*

This course includes:

  • 4+ hours of on-demand video
  • 3 modules
  • Core level
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor
  • 100% self-paced online
  • Many downloadable resources
  • Shareable certificate of completion
In this course the fundamentals and concepts of Finance and Investment are covered in a very simple manner with appropriate examples. A clear understanding of the basics is the key to advanced learning and professional success. Concepts like Inflation, Savings, Investment, Risk, Liquidity, Time Value of Money, Debt and Equity, Sources of Capital, Cost of Capital, Significance of Turnover, Profit, Earnings, Return on Investment etc. have been explained in a simple manner.   This course will be of immense benefit to high school students and undergraduates who will find themselves equipped with the fundamentals before they step into their professional careers or pursue higher education. It will also be of immense use to young entrepreneurs who intend venturing into business as also to anyone who desires to understand the concepts of finance and investment in order to manage their personal finances in a better way or provide services as an advisor to family and friends.  

Skills You Will Gain

Debt
EBIT
EBITDA
Equity
ETFs
Mutual Funds
ROI

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program you will be able to)

  • The Fundamentals and Concepts of Finance and Investment to help you manage your Personal Finances in a better way. 
  • The aspects like Inflation, Savings, Investment, Liquidity, Risk and Time Value of Money to help you take informed and balanced investment decisions. 
  • Business concepts like Capital, Sources and Cost of Capital, Debt-Equity, Leverage, EBITDA and ROI to help you manage your business and personal investments. 
  • The concept and types of Risk and how to analyse risk 
  • The concept of Liquidity. Liquidity of personal assets and market liquidity and its implications 
  • A conceptual understanding of the Time Value of Money 
  • The pitfalls of Debt and how to prevent falling in a Debt Trap 
  • The concept of how money grows into wealth 
  • Understanding the difference between Simple and Compound interest and also between Stated Annual Rate and Effective Annual Rate 
  • Some considerations for real life investment and classification of personal investment 
  • Some examples of how money grows at different pace 
  • Understanding Investment in bonds and concept of Par Value, Coupon rate, Market price and Yield rate 
  • Understanding investment in Mutual Funds, ETFs and other investment avenues 
  • Understanding investment in stock market 
  • Practical example of investing in stock market 
  • Significance of Risk and Diversification in investment 
  • The financial concepts for entrepreneurs 
  • Understand what is Capital and the source of capital 
  • The significance of Debt and Equity 
  • The concept of Cost of Capital in a business 
  • The significance of Debt Equity Ratio or Leverage 
  • The significance of turnover in any business 
  • The concept of Profit, Earnings, EBIT and EBITDA and ROI 

Prerequisites

  • None 

Who Should Attend

  • This course is for every common person who would like to get acquainted with the Fundamentals and Concepts of Finance, Investment and business with a view to manage their finances and business in a better way. 
  • University students, to equip them with the fundamentals and concepts before they step into their professional career, pursue higher education or venture into business. 
  • Young entrepreneurs who have launched or are planning to launch their business ventures 
  • People who indulge in savings and investments and intend to manage own finances in a better way. 
  • This course would serve as a foundation course for students who aspire to pursue management courses. 
  • People who want to be financial and investment advisors to their family and friends. 
  • Those who are interested in knowing the basic concepts before investing in stock market and mutual funds. 
  • Those who have interest in the subject of finance and investment but are not familiar with the financial vocabulary. 

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Shabbar Shahid

Shabbar Shahid

Shabbar Shahid brings over three decades of distinguished service in the Indian Army, underpinned by a solid foundation in mechanical engineering. His career began in the corporate world at Godrej and Boyce Mfg Co., where he gained valuable experience in design and production. In 1988, he transitioned to the Indian Army, serving in diverse roles across 18 different locations and building a broad portfolio of expertise in technology, human resource management, and leadership.

During his military tenure, Shabbar led IT services, managed large teams, and oversaw significant technical and administrative projects. This extensive and varied experience has profoundly shaped his teaching style—infused with practical insights, strategic thinking, and real-world applicability.

Academically, Shabbar holds an M-Tech, an MBA in Financial Management, and a PhD in Management. He has also completed numerous Army and civilian courses to continually expand his knowledge and skills. His strong academic credentials, coupled with his hands-on experience, allow him to deliver comprehensive, engaging courses in both engineering and finance.

Shabbar’s passion for teaching is evident in his dedication to making management and finance subjects both accessible and impactful. He has developed and delivered specialized courses on stock market investment and financial management through platforms like Udemy and his own e-learning site. With a global student base of over 12,000 learners across 152 countries, he is committed to sharing his knowledge and empowering others.

His journey reflects a lifelong pursuit of excellence, continuous learning, and a deep commitment to education—preparing students to face real-world challenges with confidence and clarity.

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1Welcome to the course!
2Module 01: Course Introduction
3Module 02: How Does Money Grow
4Module 03: Financial Concepts for Business and Entrepreneurs

Segment - 01 - Course Preview

Segment - 02 - Prelude

Segment - 03 - Purchasing Power and its Implication

Segment - 04 - The Concept of Beating Inflation

Segment - 05 - Understanding Savings v/s Investment

Segment - 06 - Risk and Risk Analysis Part - 1

Segment - 07 - Risk and Risk Analysis Part - 2

Segment - 08 - Liquidity Part - 1 (Personal assets)

Segment - 09 - Liquidity Part - 2 (Economy)

Segment - 10 - The Concept of Time Value of Money

Segment - 11 - The Debt Trap and EMI

About this course: Overview, Learning Outcomes, Who Should Enroll...

Segment - 12 - Converting Money into Wealth

Segment - 13 - Understanding Interest and difference between SAR and EAR

Segment - 14 - Ways of Converting Money into Wealth

Segment - 15 - Some Considerations

Segment - 16 - Classification of Personal Investments

Segment - 17 - Understanding Bonds, Par value, Coupon rate, Market price and Yield

Segment - 18 - Understanding Mutual Funds as an investment : Pros and Cons

Segment - 19 - ETFs and some other Avenues of Investment

Segment - 20 - Stock Market as an Investment Option

Segment - 21 - Example of estimated returns from investment in shares

Segment - 22 - Significance of Risk and diversification in Investment

Segment - 23 - Financial Concepts for Entrepreneurs

Segment - 24 - Capital and Source of Capital

Segment - 25 - Significance of Debt and Equity

Segment - 26 - Cost of Capital

Segment - 27 - Significance of Debt Equity Ratio or Leverage

Segment - 28 - The Concept of Turnover in any Business

Segment - 29 - Profit v/s Earning Part - 1

Segment - 30 - Profit v/s Earning Part - 2

Segment - 31 - Profit v/s Earning Part - 3 (EBITDA)

Segment - 32 - Profit v/s Earning Part - 4 (ROI)

Segment - 33 - Conclusion