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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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    Coursera

    Blocks-based ABM with NetTango

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Thinking, No-Code Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Pedagogy

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Alternative Investments and Taxes: Cracking the Code

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Compliance Reporting, Tax, Tax Planning, Private Equity, Investment Management, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Real Estate, Tax Laws, Financial Market, Regulatory Requirements, Due Diligence, Financial Services

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    JavaScript Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Development, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Pseudocode, Computer Science, Javascript, Web Development, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Alternative Investments As We Age: Building Wealth

    Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, Financial Planning, Investments, Decision Making, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Investment Management, Private Equity, Real Estate

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Regulatory Landscape of Alternative Investments

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Asset Management, Financial Regulations, Financial Regulation, Securities (Finance), Investments, Investment Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Portfolio Management, Private Equity, Wealth Management, Real Estate, Financial Services, Commercial Real Estate, Regulatory Requirements, Capital Markets, Property and Real Estate, Due Diligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Scrimba

    The Binary Search Algorithm

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Development, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Javascript, Computer Science, Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Team Management, Record Keeping, Collaborative Software, Technical Management, Informatics, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Clinical Trials, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Alternatives as We Age: Retirement and Legacy Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Philanthropy, Portfolio Management, Land Management, Financial Planning, Real Estate, Financial Modeling, Tax Planning, Investments, Investment Management, Succession Planning, Risk Management, Finance, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Cryptography, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Data Structures for Designers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Interactive Design, Algorithms, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
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    Preview
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    Northeastern University

    Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Code Review, Open Source Technology, GitHub, Scientific Methods, Technical Documentation, Informatics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Programming Principles, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Computational Investing courses

  • Blocks-based ABM with NetTango: Coursera
  • Alternative Investments and Taxes: Cracking the Code : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • JavaScript Algorithms: Scrimba
  • Alternative Investments As We Age: Building Wealth: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Regulatory Landscape of Alternative Investments: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Binary Search Algorithm: Scrimba
  • Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • Alternatives as We Age: Retirement and Legacy Planning : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science and Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Data Structures for Designers Using Python: University of Michigan

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