For starting a career in Investment Banking, which learning platform would you recommend Udemy, Coursera, Intellipaat, or YouTube?

Can someone guide me on the best platform to learn Investment Banking? I’ve seen many options online, but I don’t know which one is actually good for beginners.

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I’m from a tech/non-finance background and want to switch into finance roles, so I need practical learning instead of only theory.

Is buying a course worth it for placements and skills, or should I save money and learn from YouTube instead?

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