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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Risk Modeling, Asset Management, Finance, Risk Management, Market Liquidity, Real Estate, Financial Modeling, Digital Assets, Financial Regulation, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Case Studies, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Return On Investment, Fiscal Management, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Investment Management, International Finance, Business Management, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Koç University
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Arithmetic, Computational Thinking, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Electronic Systems, Computer Architecture, Process Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Emerging Technologies, Micrometer, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Debugging, Matlab, Computational Thinking, Numerical Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Functional Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Computational Logic, Simulations, Data Structures, Scripting Languages, Linear Algebra
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biological Engineering, Failure Analysis, Hazard Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Differential Equations, Verification And Validation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability, Statistics, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), R Programming
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Jupyter, System Configuration, Cloud Applications
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Network Architecture, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Data-oriented programming, Virtual Environment, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving, Staff Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months