Derivatives courses can help you learn pricing models, risk management techniques, and the valuation of financial instruments. You can build skills in analyzing market trends, constructing hedging strategies, and applying quantitative methods to assess risk. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling and software for statistical analysis, that support executing trades and managing portfolios effectively.

Columbia University
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Derivatives
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Accounting, Financial Systems, Financial Modeling, Investments, Capital Markets, Market Liquidity, Balance Sheet, Derivatives, Financial Market, Income Statement, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Business Valuation, International Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Derivatives, Geometry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Calculus, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Derivatives, Graphing, Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Investments, Securities (Finance), Equities, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Finance, Market Dynamics, Risk Analysis, Economics, Fixed Asset, Market Data, Risk Modeling, Derivatives, Technical Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Vibrations, Electrical Engineering, Derivatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Finance, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Investments, Derivatives, Business Valuation, Financial Policy, Financial Data, Equities, International Finance, Project Design, Market Dynamics, Risk Management, Business Mathematics, Credit Risk, Project Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Markov Model, Regression Analysis, Market Dynamics, Risk Modeling, Tensorflow, Financial Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Equities, Financial Regulation, Market Liquidity, Financial Policy, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Securities Trading, Financial Services, Financial Trading, Market Data, Financial Management, Wealth Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Engineering, Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Derivatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Investments, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Equities, Asset Management, Tax, Financial Analysis, Tax Planning, Securities (Finance), Derivatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks