Derivatives courses can help you learn pricing models, risk management techniques, and the valuation of financial instruments. You can build skills in analyzing market trends, constructing hedging strategies, and applying quantitative methods to assess risk. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling and software for statistical analysis, that support executing trades and managing portfolios effectively.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, International Finance, Loans, Investment Management, Capital Budgeting, Capital Markets, Equities, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Derivatives
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Derivatives
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Derivatives, Algebra
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Geostatistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Mapping, Augmented Reality, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Graphing, Calculus, Systems Of Measurement, Mechanics, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Integration, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Vector Databases, Probability, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Spatial Data Analysis, Derivatives, Physics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Futures Exchange, Derivatives, Financial Trading, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Market, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Market Dynamics, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Physics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Calculus, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Integral Calculus, Derivatives
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics Education, Graphing, Derivatives
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Graphing, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Analysis, Equities, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Integral Calculus, Derivatives
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks