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.
Stanford University
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
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
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
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

LearnQuest
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

Microsoft
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

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Matplotlib, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Proposal Development, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Spreadsheet Software, Management Reporting, Presentations, Financial Acumen, Finance
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The University of Melbourne
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
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
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months