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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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    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introductory C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Testing, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Pseudocode, Simulations, System Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Software Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Problem Solving, Software Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Computational and Graphical Models in Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, R (Software), R Programming, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Graph Theory, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Markov Model, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Python Programming, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Databases, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Data Collection, Simulations, Big Data, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Verification And Validation, Data Storage

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Personal Investing for Working Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, Tax Planning, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Asset Management, Goal Setting, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Planning

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    University of Geneva

    Securing Investment Returns in the Long Run

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Analysis, FinTech, Finance, Financial Market, Risk Management, Equities, Sustainable Business, Behavioral Economics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, File Management, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    Introduction to Growth Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Business Valuation, Investments, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Metrics, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Financial Forecasting, Risk Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introductory C Programming: Duke University
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • Computational and Graphical Models in Probability: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Computational Social Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Personal Investing for Working Professionals : Starweaver
  • Securing Investment Returns in the Long Run: University of Geneva

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