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Computational Finance Courses

Computational finance courses can help you learn quantitative analysis, risk management, algorithmic trading, and financial modeling. You can build skills in statistical methods, portfolio optimization, and pricing derivatives. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and MATLAB, that support implementing complex financial strategies and analyzing large datasets.


Popular Computational Finance Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    OpenCL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Application Development, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Program Development, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Financer un projet à impact

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Proposal Development, Social Impact, Investment Banking, Sales Presentations, Feasibility Studies, Needs Assessment, Financial Analysis, Fundraising, Business Planning, Budgeting, Business Development, Presentations, Stakeholder Engagement, Due Diligence

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    EDUCBA

    Master Earnings Per Share: Analyze, Apply & Evaluate EPS

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Equities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Securities (Finance)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Machine Learning Methods

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    البطالة | Unemployment

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Marketing Case Study: Analyze, Evaluate & Implement

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Global Marketing, Plan Execution, Marketing Management, Market Analysis, Product Strategy, Case Studies, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Strategy, Program Implementation, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Logistics, Business

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الدين الحكومي وعجز الموازنة

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Economics, Budgeting, Fiscal Management, Public Policies, Policy Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    AI Foundations with Python: Build & Visualize

    Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Matplotlib, NumPy, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Box Plots, Histogram, Exploratory Data Analysis, Jupyter, Heat Maps, Data Manipulation, Development Environment, Python Programming

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    Interactive Brokers

    Economics - Employment and the Labor Market (US)

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Compensation Management, Market Trend, Economic Development, Market Data, Trend Analysis, Forecasting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Network Analysis, Driving engagement, Behavioral Economics, Network Analysis, Game Design, Social Sciences, Sociology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection, Psychology

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    Starweaver

    Credit Analysis in Action: Economic and Industry Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Loans, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Bank Regulations, Risk Management, Derivatives, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Compliance Management, Business Valuation, Economics, Business Modeling, Structural Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    JavaScript Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Data Structures, Computer Science, Javascript, Web Development, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computational finance courses

  • OpenCL Programming: Coursera
  • Financer un projet à impact: ESSEC Business School
  • Master Earnings Per Share: Analyze, Apply & Evaluate EPS: EDUCBA
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Merge Sort: Scrimba
  • البطالة | Unemployment: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Master Marketing Case Study: Analyze, Evaluate & Implement: EDUCBA
  • الدين الحكومي وعجز الموازنة : Alfaisal University | KLD
  • AI Foundations with Python: Build & Visualize: EDUCBA
  • Economics - Employment and the Labor Market (US): Interactive Brokers
  • Introduction to Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University

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