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.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Cash Management, Working Capital, Accrual Accounting, Asset Management, Operating Expense, Resource Management, Equities, Market Analysis
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Tax Laws, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Tax, Tax, Document Management, International Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing Processes, Data Collection, Analytics, Data Storage, Manufacturing Operations, Process Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Analysis, Data Cleansing, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Computing Platforms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Market Research, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Performance Measurement, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Development, Needs Assessment, Social Work, Target Audience, Product Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Governance, Financial Forecasting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Organizational Structure, Decision Making
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Depreciation, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards, Peer Review, Cash Flows, Accounts Payable, Accruals
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Innovation, Prototyping, 3D Assets, Embedded Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months