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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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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Unstructured Data, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Test Data

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Gamification

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Project Design, Drive Engagement, Design Thinking, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Application Design, Community and Social Work, Behavior Management, Customer Engagement, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Clinical Informatics, Intensive Care Unit, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Risk Modeling, Data Warehousing, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Text Mining

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), API Design, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Technical Documentation, Computer Programming, System Programming, Generative AI, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Deployment and Impact of AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Generative AI Agents, Data Integration, Business Transformation, Application Deployment, Digital Transformation, Continuous Monitoring, Leadership, Agentic systems, Business Leadership, Compliance Management, Continuous Deployment, Stakeholder Communications, Regulatory Compliance, Cloud-Native Computing, Dashboard, CI/CD, Stakeholder Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), System Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Algorithms, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Finance, Return On Investment, Behavioral Economics, Equities, Financial Market, Asset Management, Performance Analysis, Income Tax, Financial Trading, Tax Management, Decision Making, Benchmarking

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Programación en Python

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Matplotlib, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Proposal Development, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Spreadsheet Software, Management Reporting, Presentations, Financial Acumen, Finance

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    The University of Melbourne

    The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Risk Analysis, Governance

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Análisis Financiero

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Capital Budgeting, Project Finance, Cash Flows, Return On Investment, Financial Modeling, Cash Management, Investment Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Capital Markets, Equities, Bankruptcies, Corporate Finance, Corporate Tax, Tax

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Probabilistic Graphical Models: Stanford University
  • Gamification: University of Pennsylvania
  • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Microsoft Introduction to C++ Programming: Microsoft
  • Deployment and Impact of AI Agents: LearnQuest
  • C++ Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Programación en Python: Universidad de los Andes
  • Build a Budget and Analyze Variance using Google Sheets: Coursera

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