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Algorithmic Trading Courses

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.


Popular Algorithmic Trading Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Google Sheets, Market Data, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California San Diego

    Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Storage, Programming Principles, File Systems, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Java, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    5.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Interactive Brokers

    Derivatives - Options & Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Investments, Technical Analysis, Market Dynamics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    700 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Derivatives, Securities Trading, Financial Regulation, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), FinTech, Financial Systems, Banking, Financial Trading, Financial Services, Market Dynamics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Commercial Banking, Investments, Futures Exchange, Financial Statements, Risk Modeling, Equities

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Columbia University

    Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Financial Systems, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Securities Trading, Futures Exchange, Equities, Finance, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Risk Modeling, Probability, Risk Management, Portfolio Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    307 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    Forex - Trading Around the World

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, International Finance, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Equities, Market Data, Market Dynamics, Investments, Product Knowledge, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Market Analysis, Order Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rice University

    Global Financial Markets and Instruments

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Capital Markets, Equities, Finance, Financial Services, Market Liquidity, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Fixed Asset, Cash Flows

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Market Microstructure

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Securities Trading, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Equities, Market Data, Technical Analysis, Financial Regulation, Order Processing, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Policy Development, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Machine Learning

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    New York University

    Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Machine Learning, Estimation

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    New York University

    Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Market Dynamics, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Technical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Physics, Probability & Statistics

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular algorithmic trading courses

  • Building Candlestick Charts with Google Sheets: Coursera
  • Data Structures: University of California San Diego
  • Derivatives - Options & Futures: Interactive Brokers
  • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
  • Financial Markets: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Introduction to Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
  • Forex - Trading Around the World: Interactive Brokers
  • Global Financial Markets and Instruments: Rice University
  • Market Microstructure: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University

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