Analyze Money Markets and Short-Term Financial Instruments

By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze the structure and purpose of money markets, identify and evaluate key money market instruments, explain Treasury Bill issuance and auction mechanisms, and assess the role of repurchase agreements in global financial systems. This course provides a clear and practical understanding of money markets, which are essential to short-term financing, liquidity management, and monetary policy transmission. Learners will explore how financial institutions, governments, and central banks use money market instruments to manage cash flows and mitigate risk. The course covers core instruments, U.S. Treasury Bills, auction processes, and repo market operations, along with a comparative view of U.S. and European repo markets. Designed for finance professionals, students, and aspiring investment banking or operations roles, the course emphasizes real-world market practices rather than abstract theory. What makes this course unique is its structured progression from foundational concepts to applied market mechanisms, supported by practice quizzes and graded assessments that reinforce decision-making skills. By completing this course, learners will gain industry-relevant knowledge that strengthens their understanding of short-term markets and enhances their readiness for roles in banking, treasury, and financial operations

• Analyze the structure, purpose, and participants of global money markets
• Identify and evaluate key money market instruments including Treasury Bills
• Explain T-bill auctions and assess repo market roles in liquidity management

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities