Additional Finance-based Credentials for 3L/Beginner Big Law Associate

Summer student going to a big law firm in Toronto. Looking to start off doing general corporate and a little bit of tech before going heavy on the public and private M&A, VC, possibly securities. I have time to kill during the current isolation and am looking to do an online course or certification - mainly to (1) learn something and (2) communicate that I am knowledgable about basic or more advanced finance concepts on my resume - something lacking from many graduating JDs.

I'm okay with dropping a couple K on an executive education course but don't want to put a bullshit money-grabbing credential on my resume/LinkedIn (something I'd probably chuckle at if I saw it on another's). I've done some research but would appreciate some thoughts/recommendations

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