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.

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Software Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Depreciation, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards, Peer Review, Cash Flows, Accounts Payable, Accruals
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Promotional Strategies, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Content Creation, Innovation, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Marketing Budgets, Entrepreneurial Finance, Intellectual Property, Digital Media Strategy, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Bankruptcies, Securities (Finance), Commercial Laws, Loans, Banking, Financial Regulations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business, Financial Regulation, Organizational Structure, Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Probability, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Computer Science, Algebra, Physics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Payment Systems, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Financial Services, Cryptography, Contract Management, Security Controls
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Job Evaluation, Benefits Administration, Data Collection, Compensation and Benefits, Data Visualization, Job Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Human Resource Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Payroll, Program Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Clinical Informatics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics, SQL, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Ggplot2, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks