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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Partnership, Negotiation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Value Propositions, Fundraising, Relationship Building, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Investments, Investment Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Finance, International Finance, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Business Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Operational Analysis, Risk Management, Accounting, Compensation Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Finance, Performance Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Predictive Modeling, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Analysis, FinTech, Finance, Financial Market, Risk Management, Equities, Sustainable Business, Behavioral Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Business Writing, Critical Thinking, Cash Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Contract Negotiation, Project Schedules, Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Project Management, Staff Management, Finance, Change Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biostatistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Income Statement, Business Valuation, Financial Forecasting, Investment Banking, Cash Flows, Regulatory Compliance, Banking, Finance, Retail Banking, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Business Logic, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Performance Measurement, Business Mathematics, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Finance, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Financial Policy, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Risk Management, Credit Risk, International Finance, Contract Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Market Dynamics, Cash Flows, Business Mathematics, Financial Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months