Algorithmic trading courses can help you learn quantitative analysis, trading strategies, risk management, and market behavior. You can build skills in backtesting algorithms, optimizing trading systems, and analyzing financial data. Many courses introduce tools like Python for algorithm development, R for statistical analysis, and platforms such as MetaTrader for executing trades, connecting these skills to practical applications in financial markets.

Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investments, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Trading, Financial Regulation, Securities Trading, Market Dynamics, Portfolio Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Annual Reports, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Management Reporting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Risk Analysis, Business Acumen, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Investments, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Random Forest Algorithm, Performance Tuning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Analysis, Program Development, Problem Solving, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Deductive Reasoning, Natural Language Processing, Logical Reasoning, Formal Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Design Strategies, Network Routing, Bioinformatics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Acumen, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cash Flows, Business Acumen
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Research, Model Evaluation, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, R Programming, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Sociology, Driving engagement, Machine Learning Methods, Behavioral Economics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Performance Testing, Embedded Systems, Graph Theory, Technical Documentation, Model Evaluation, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Apache Airflow, Workflow Management, Vector Databases, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Real Time Data, MySQL, Complex Problem Solving, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Revenue Forecasting, Working Capital, Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Financial Forecasting, Expense Management, Financial Data, Cash Flow Forecasting, Operating Expense, Depreciation, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Asset Management, Revenue Management, Business Metrics, Capital Expenditure, Income Statement, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months