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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Time Value of Money (TVM) by University of Michigan

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    About the Course

    The strength of finance is that it takes a structured approach to decision making, with one key building block underlying all decisions —
    understanding the value of time, or the Time Value of Money (TVM). In this course, we will develop this building block using introductory, and
    simple, applications. We will learn about the Time Value of Money (TVM), Simple Future Value (FV) , Simple Present Value (PV) , Future Value of
    Annuity, Loans, compounding, and Valuing Perpetuities. We will introduce the framework in a carefully structured and replicable way to prepare
    you to explore more advanced applications in the rest of the specialization. In the follow-on courses, we will expand the appli...
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    SG

    Dec 14, 2023

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    Great course for learning the basics of how the value of money changes with time. The instructor, Dr. Gauntam Kaul, is very passionate about the subject, which makes for an enjoyable learning process.

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    Apr 6, 2022

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    Practice tests were a litlle bit tough but the material was explained in easy way so I appreciated this course. Although it didn`t take much time, I learnt a lot of new information. Thank you!

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    By Vishesh A

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    Jun 29, 2020

    Professor Gautam will keep you engaged all throughout the course. He has put forward a well-structured course, that begins from the very basic, covers all the possible applications of time value of money, and with a quizzes and practice assignments that will help you understand the material that has been taught. Professor will always discuss real-world problems in the lecture videos, which will make you realise the importance of the time value of money, and how it is applied everywhere around us. Overall, a great course if you're new to finance!

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    By Sangeet K M

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    Jun 21, 2020

    The instructor, Gautam Kaul, makes you really want to understand the concepts rather than learn a bunch of formulae. Real-life examples are given which we all encounter in the course of our life, which makes it engaging and enlightening at the same time.

    Also, you get to learn a handful of useful excel functions which form the basis of finance.

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    By Ukam D U

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    Jul 31, 2020

    This course was amazing I gained a lot of knowledge from it, I started with bonds and stocks but I got a bit confused so I suggest you start from the beginning of the specialization if you're a total beginner in Finance it would definitely help you to understand the jargons because he refers back to them. Plus the instructor is funny :)

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    By Kianti S

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    Jun 29, 2020

    The lessons were simplified and very easy to understand while the assignments were challenging enough. Big thank you to Mr.Gautam Kaul for being very nice during his discussions and for doing a fantastic job by providing real-life examples to deeply understand the concepts. Overall, I had a great time learning.

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    By Mohammad Y A

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    Aug 9, 2020

    This is just an awesome course that I would recommend to any one who want to make better decisions regarding money. I had a paradigm shift after watching the course that I now feel the value of time (if used wisely) and how it can greatly influence a person's savings and financial freedom.

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    By Jenil S

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    May 7, 2020

    Really a beautiful to the introduction to the world of Finance!! The best thing was the improvement in the knowledge of handling loans and learning about it. It was really good as I was able to understand my own loan myself and was calculate my own interests and verify!!!

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    By Balakrishnan S

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    Mar 24, 2020

    Totally loved the course. Prof. Kaul is so lively and his step by step approach to understanding a problem as compared to just plug & play of a formula is definitely a different approach that makes me understand it's application rather than just "know" a formula.

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    By Veera R

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    Jul 23, 2024

    EXCELLENT COURSE. But due to my official preoccupations, I could not allocate the expected time and finally at 85% completion of this course, it asked for a further payment to proceed. So, I had to abandon. But sad to leave this course due to lack of money

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    By Muhammad Q S A K

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    Mar 17, 2020

    Excellent course for students who wish to learn basics of finance from the scratch. Very well designed and delivered by the professor. I highly recommend this to people who deal with issues related to finance in their academic or professional environment.

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    By K S D K

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    May 5, 2020

    THE WAY THE PROFESSOR TEACHES IS REALLY AWESOME. HE HAS ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF PATIENCE IN EXPLAINING THE SUBJECT. THE EXPLANATION IS TOO GOOD. I AM REALLY THANKFUL PERSONALLY TO THE PROFESSOR AND COURSERA FOR GIVING ME AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE COURSE.

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    By Joshua S B

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    Dec 28, 2020

    The course offers a whole new perception of the economic environment. The basic concepts were thoroughly discussed in the practical sense: making it easier for beginners to advance in the more complex areas of analysis.

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    By Ritika C

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    Jul 24, 2020

    Excellent teaching style and methods used by Gautam Kaul Sir that made even complicated things very easy and understandable. looking forward to having more search courses in the future. :) Kudos and Happy Learning!

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    By MUHAMMAD H

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    Apr 27, 2020

    A very informative and interesting finance course. Sir Gautam Kaul made the learning even more exciting and effective through his excellent way of teaching. A crucial course for beginner finance students.

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    By Siddharth G

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    Dec 15, 2023

    Great course for learning the basics of how the value of money changes with time. The instructor, Dr. Gauntam Kaul, is very passionate about the subject, which makes for an enjoyable learning process.

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    By Joseph K

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    Apr 2, 2021

    Professor Kaul showed passion for the course material. Lessons are to the point and informational. I would recommend to anyone introducing themselves to the subject of finance or economics.

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    By Dominic G

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    Jul 3, 2020

    A fantastic course that very clearly and efficiently lays out the fundamentals of finance. Would recommend for anyone trying to learn more about personal and other types of finance.

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    By Neil K

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    May 30, 2020

    Very well taught class. I feel I have much more knowledge on finance than before I started. I am eager to complete the specialisation after taking this course. Thank you so much.

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    By Smrithi S

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    May 1, 2020

    The professor, Gautam Kaul has amazing teaching skills, concept goes straight into the head. It is like he is teaching you in person. This is what we need!

    It's amazing!

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    By Chandra H

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    Aug 5, 2020

    Professor Kaul does a great job of explaining the basic concepts and doesn't make the class overly difficult. This class was very enjoyable, I definitely learned alot.

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    By Jonathan K

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    Jan 31, 2023

    Great course!! This has already come in handy in calculating expected mortgage payments for different interest rates and determining how much I need for retirement.

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    By ARUNAV G

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    Jun 23, 2020

    Great course and very well planned. Teaches one the absolute necessary basics of time value of money in Finance. Instructor was really great and explained very well.

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    By Zakir U

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    Oct 11, 2020

    IT WAS LITERALLY AMAZING AND HELPING! THE TEACHER IS EXTREMELY POSITIVE AND STIMULATING! NOW I UNDERSTAND THIS TOPIC FULLY WITHOUT ANY HARDSHIP!THANKS A TON SIR!

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    By ARVIND S

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    Apr 21, 2019

    A course fundamental to finance taught passionately and intuitively. Highly recommended for all students and practitioners who want to get their fundas right!

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    By Olivio A C J

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    Feb 27, 2019

    Professor Gautam explains everything in an awesome way, very gradually and giving the students time to learn and practise. I recommend this course highly.

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    By Anzhelika

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    Apr 13, 2022

    I find this course higly beneficial for anyone who wants to understand the beauty of Finance and who wants to enlarge his knowledge in this field .

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