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Computational Finance Courses

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.


Popular Computational Finance Courses and Certifications


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    Rice University

    Biases and Portfolio Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Portfolio Management, Investments, Wealth Management, Financial Market, Investment Management, Asset Management, Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Capital Markets, Decision Making, Finance, Market Analysis, Equities, Financial Analysis, Psychology, Performance Analysis

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    University of California, Davis

    Quantity Take-off (QTO) and Estimating Trades

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Blueprint Reading, Estimation, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Architectural Drawing, Construction Management, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Construction, Systems Of Measurement, Graphical Tools

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Analysis, Graph Theory, Taxonomy, Computational Thinking

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Graphs and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Combinatorics, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Algorithms, Maintainability, Simulations, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Cost Control, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Innovation, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Operations Management, Prototyping, Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Packt

    ChatGPT and AI for Accountants

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Fraud detection, Accounting Software, ChatGPT, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Management Accounting, Tax Compliance, Accounting, Real Time Data, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Tax, Artificial Intelligence, Practice Management, Financial Forecasting, Anomaly Detection, Predictive Analytics, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Cryptography, Java Programming, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Risk Analysis, Governance

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Econometrics: Methods and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Case Studies, Forecasting, Probability, Linear Algebra, Peer Review

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Biases and Portfolio Selection: Rice University
  • Quantity Take-off (QTO) and Estimating Trades: University of California, Davis
  • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
  • Graphs and Networks: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Become a C++ Pro: The Ultimate Developer Guide: Packt
  • Strategic Leadership in Hospitality: Starweaver
  • Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming: Stanford University
  • ChatGPT and AI for Accountants: Packt
  • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University

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