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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Market Liquidity, Loans
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
The World Bank Group
Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Project Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Thinking, Estimation, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Bank Regulations, Loans, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Modeling, Market Data, Risk Mitigation, Derivatives, Financial Regulation, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Risk Management, Financial Data, Financial Services, Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business, Labor Law, Business Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Innovation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Scientific Methods, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, General Science and Research, Physics, Experimentation, Physical Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Computer Science, Psychology, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, World History
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Interactive Brokers
Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Investments, Analysis, Financial Market, Tax, Financial Regulations, Risk Management, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Credit Risk, Market Dynamics, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Health Care, Health Technology, Market Dynamics, Medicare, Health Administration, Medicaid, Health Policy, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Regulatory Affairs, Insurance, Market Trend, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Behavioral Economics, Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Theoretical Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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