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Computational Investing Courses

Computational investing courses can help you learn quantitative analysis, algorithmic trading strategies, financial modeling, and risk management techniques. You can build skills in data analysis, portfolio optimization, and backtesting investment strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and various financial libraries, showing how these skills apply to real-time market data and investment decision-making.


Popular Computational Investing Courses and Certifications


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    Siemens

    Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Thermal Management, Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Chemical Engineering, Differential Equations, Scientific Visualization, Physics

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Databases, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Simulations, Big Data, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, IBM Cloud

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computational and Graphical Models in Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, R (Software), R Programming, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Graph Theory, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Markov Model, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    University of Virginia

    Leading the Modern Day Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Technical Product Management, Product Improvement, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Development, Software Design, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Investments, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Market, Risk Management, Case Studies, Consumer Behaviour

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Personal Investing for Working Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Tax Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Asset Management, Goal Setting, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Planning

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    University of Washington

    Computational Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Linear Algebra, Information Architecture, Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Portfolio Managers: Smarter Asset Allocation

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investment Management, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Real Time Data, Correlation Analysis

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Scalability

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    University of Leeds

    Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Operations Research, Production Planning, Graph Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Network Planning And Design, Complex Problem Solving, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Cryptography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    Introduction to Growth Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Valuation, Investments, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Financial Forecasting, Risk Analysis

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

  • Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics: Siemens
  • Computational Social Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • Computational and Graphical Models in Probability: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
  • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
  • Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing: University of Pennsylvania
  • Personal Investing for Working Professionals : Starweaver
  • Computational Neuroscience: University of Washington
  • GenAI for Portfolio Managers: Smarter Asset Allocation: Coursera
  • Algorithm Design: Mastering Computational Problem Solving: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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