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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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    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

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDHEC Business School

    Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Financial Data, Market Data, Unstructured Data, Web Scraping, Social Network Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Investments, Data Mining, Asset Management, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Python for Finance: Beta and Capital Asset Pricing Model

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Plotly, Data Visualization, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Financial Data, Risk Modeling, Market Data, Finance, Equities, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for finance professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, No-Code Development, Generative AI Agents, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, Business Process Automation, Business Technologies, FinTech, Automation, Generative AI, Accounting and Finance Software, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Finance, Application Design, Productivity Software, Application Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to FinTech Using R

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), FinTech, Financial Market, Financial Planning, Financial Forecasting, Statistical Programming, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Web Applications, Portfolio Management, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Analysts: Essential Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Modeling, Financial Data, Market Data, Predictive Analytics, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Advanced Analytics, Risk Management, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Analysis, Power BI, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Designing the Future of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Mobile Banking, Banking Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Payment Systems, International Finance, API Design, Finance, Interoperability, Open Source Technology, Regulatory Requirements, Strategic Thinking, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Methodologies, Machine Learning, Data Collection, Agentic systems

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Banking Services, Financial Inclusion, Fundraising, Capital Markets, Blockchain, Credit Risk, Financial Services, Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Securities (Finance)

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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

    Data Storytelling for Investors and Financial Advisors

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Financial Data, Data Visualization Software, Financial Acumen, Finance, Process Flow Diagrams, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, Plotly, Matplotlib, Analysis, Customer Engagement, Target Audience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Financial Insights and Analysis with QUILL

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Text Mining, Market Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Investment Management, Financial Market, Artificial Intelligence, Analysis, Natural Language Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets: EDHEC Business School
  • Python for Finance: Beta and Capital Asset Pricing Model: Coursera
  • AI agents and creator tools for finance professionals: AI Business School
  • Introduction to FinTech Using R: Packt
  • GenAI for Financial Analysts: Essential Predictive Analytics: Coursera
  • Designing the Future of Finance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
  • Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding: University of Michigan
  • Data Storytelling for Investors and Financial Advisors: Starweaver

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