Python finance courses can help you learn data analysis, financial modeling, algorithmic trading, and risk management. You can build skills in using libraries like Pandas for data manipulation, NumPy for numerical analysis, and Matplotlib for data visualization. Many courses also cover quantitative methods and portfolio optimization techniques, providing practical applications for financial decision-making. By working with real datasets, you’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for roles in finance and investment analysis.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, Generative AI, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Applied Machine Learning, Integrated Development Environments, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Query Languages, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Storage Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Test Data, Test Case, Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Verification And Validation, Scripting, Data Cleansing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Apache, Web Development, Web Scraping, Web Services, Web Applications, Python Programming, Web Servers, Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), General Networking, Servers, User Interface (UI)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Google Sheets, Financial Analysis, Quantitative Research, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Securities (Finance), Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Generative Model Architectures, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Performance Testing, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Amazon Web Services, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Program Development, System Programming, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Workflow Management, Python Programming, Supervised Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API), Transaction Processing, Document Management, Coordinating, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution, Data Sharing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months