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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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    University of Lausanne

    Accounting 2

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Inventory Accounting, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Corporate Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flows

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    69 reviews

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    SoFi

    Fundamentals of Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Equities, Tax, Securities (Finance), Derivatives, Expense Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    119 reviews

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Foundations of Sustainability and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Governance, Business Metrics, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Investment Management, Community Development, Investments, Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Escalamiento exitoso e Innovación en los Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategies, Financial Management, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Global Marketing, Governance, International Finance, Organizational Structure, Fundraising

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

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    Rice University

    Финансы для нефинансистов

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Financial Management, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Investment Management, Risk Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Matlab, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Scripting

    4.8
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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Cyber Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Digital Communications

    4.6
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    IE Business School

    Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Financial Market, Social Sciences, Economics, Political Sciences, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, World History, Trend Analysis

    4.8
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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, R Programming, Medical Privacy, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Data Processing, Electronic Medical Record, SQL, Data Access

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    University of Cape Town

    Financial Regulation in Emerging Markets and the Rise of Fintech Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Blockchain, Mobile Banking, Banking, Financial Services, Consumer Lending, Financial Market, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Requirements, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Regulatory Compliance, Payment Systems, International Finance, Payment Processing, Risk Modeling

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    Columbia University

    Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Mortgage Loans, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Mathematical Modeling, Securities Trading, Applied Mathematics, Investment Banking, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Introduction to ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Issue, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Performance Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computational finance courses

  • Accounting 2: University of Lausanne
  • Fundamentals of Investing: SoFi
  • Foundations of Sustainability and ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Escalamiento exitoso e Innovación en los Negocios: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Финансы для нефинансистов: Rice University
  • Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School
  • Introduction to Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Financial Regulation in Emerging Markets and the Rise of Fintech Companies: University of Cape Town

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Financial Markets (10)
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