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: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Negotiation, Investments, Investment Management, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Loans, Asset Management, Sustainable Development, Derivatives
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Wealth Management, Business Risk Management, Financial Planning, Economics, Risk Analysis, Finance, Human Capital, Trustworthiness, Case Studies, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, Problem Management, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Systems, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Payment Systems, Banking, Capital Markets, Economics, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Finance, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Anthropic Claude, Testability, Creative Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Scenario Testing, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication, Planning, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Operations Research, Financial Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Operational Analysis, Peer Review, Human Resources, Business Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Contract Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Revenue Management, Financial Accounting, Contract Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Finance, General Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Data, Equities, Investment Management, Business Mathematics, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Cell Biology, Physiology, Psychology, Basic Electrical Systems, Network Analysis, Computational Logic, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, People Management, Business Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing, Accounting, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Management, Business Marketing, Financial Analysis, Innovation, Finance, Recruitment, Persona (User Experience)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months