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Derivatives Courses

Derivatives courses can help you learn pricing models, risk management techniques, and the valuation of financial instruments. You can build skills in analyzing market trends, constructing hedging strategies, and applying quantitative methods to assess risk. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling and software for statistical analysis, that support executing trades and managing portfolios effectively.

Popular Derivatives Courses and Certifications


  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Introduction to Complex Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Graphing, Derivatives

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Graphing, Numerical Analysis, Digital pedagogy, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Mathematical Software, Derivatives

    ★ 4.6 (725) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Advanced Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Three Dimensional (3D) Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Derivatives

    ★ 4.8 (310) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Integral Calculus, Simulation and Simulation Software, Python Programming, Mechanics, Simulations, Derivatives

    ★ 4.8 (391) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Single Variable Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation, Derivatives

    ★ 4.6 (470) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Physics, Structural Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Derivatives

    ★ 4.9 (747) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Basic Engineering Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Trigonometry, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Algebra, Derivatives

    ★ 4.6 (185) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    New York University

    Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Model Training, Machine Learning, Derivatives, Tensorflow

    ★ 3.7 (820) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Analyse numérique pour ingénieurs

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Software, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Estimation, Integral Calculus, Algorithms, Derivatives

    ★ 4.5 (109) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Derivatives

    ★ 4.5 (192) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    New York University

    Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Machine Learning Methods, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Model Optimization, Market Dynamics

    ★ 3.6 (134) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Valuación de empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Operational Analysis, Income Statement, Operational Efficiency, Derivatives

    ★ 4.7 (362) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular derivatives courses

  • Introduction to Complex Analysis: Wesleyan University
  • Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Advanced Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Three Dimensional (3D) Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Single Variable Calculus: University of Pennsylvania
  • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Basic Engineering Mathematics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Analyse numérique pour ingénieurs: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares: Johns Hopkins University

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