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Computational Investing Courses

Computational investing courses can help you learn quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading strategies, financial modeling, and risk management techniques. You can build skills in data analysis, portfolio optimization, and backtesting investment strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and various financial libraries, showing how these skills apply to real-time market data and investment decision-making.


Popular Computational Investing Courses and Certifications


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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Using R for Regression and Machine Learning in Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Investments, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Financial Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Supervised Learning, Financial Data

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Forecasting and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Financial Data, Generative AI, Market Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Financial Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Market Analysis, Data Quality

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Financial Trading, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Machine Learning, Securities Trading, Market Trend, Financial Market, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Performance Metric

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Simulations, Regression Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Matplotlib, Data Manipulation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Artificial Intelligence in Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Client Services, Relationship Building, Generative AI, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Financial Planning, Technology Strategies, Financial Services, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Fraud detection, Predictive Analytics, Financial Services, Personalized Service, Financial Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Reporting, FinTech, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Banking, Investment Management, Automation

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Responsible AI, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Services, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Client Services, Relationship Building, Generative AI, Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Data Mining, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Planning, Risk Modeling, Interpersonal Communications, Legal Risk

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Quantitative Research, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Finance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Machine Learning, Estimation

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Insights and Analysis with QUILL

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Competitive Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Text Mining, Investment Management, Financial Market, Artificial Intelligence, Analysis, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    The Fundamental of Data-Driven Investment

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Performance Analysis, R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Statistical Programming, Equities, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Coursera

    GenAI for Cash Flow Managers: Optimizing Liquidity Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Responsible AI, Accounts Payable, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Risk Management, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Accounting and Finance Software, No-Code Development, Financial Data, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Workflow Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Training, International Financial Reporting Standards, ChatGPT, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Using R for Regression and Machine Learning in Investment: Sungkyunkwan University
  • GenAI for Financial Forecasting and Planning: Coursera
  • Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance: New York Institute of Finance
  • Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics: Packt
  • Artificial Intelligence in Financial Planning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Finance: Coursera
  • Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Trading, Machine Learning & GCP: Google Cloud
  • Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • GenAI for Financial Insights and Analysis with QUILL: Coursera

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