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Quantitative Finance Courses

Quantitative finance courses can help you learn financial modeling, risk assessment, portfolio optimization, and algorithmic trading strategies. You can build skills in statistical analysis, time series forecasting, and financial data interpretation. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and MATLAB, that support implementing quantitative methods and analyzing large datasets effectively.


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    Columbia University

    Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Mortgage Loans, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Mathematical Modeling, Securities Trading, Applied Mathematics, Investment Banking, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Analysis

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Advanced Tableau - LOD Calculations

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Business Mathematics, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Product Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, AI Security, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, AI Product Strategy, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Business Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Acumen, Business, Finance, Business Strategies, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Performance Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Developing Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Information Privacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Escalamiento exitoso e Innovación en los Negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategies, Financial Management, Growth Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Leadership, Business Development, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Corporate Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Global Marketing, Governance, International Finance, Organizational Structure

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Systems, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Data Quality, Health Care, Health Informatics, Quantitative Research, Geographic Information Systems, Data Collection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Logistic Regression, Feature Engineering

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Simple Project Timeline in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Google Sheets, Presentations, Productivity Software, Scheduling, Project Management

    4.5
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    Rice University

    Data Analysis for Managerial Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Statistics, Business Analytics, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

    Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Revenue Recognition, Equities

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives : Columbia University
  • Advanced Tableau - LOD Calculations: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Product Cost and Investment Cash Flow Analysis : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • Business Impact: Duke University
  • Developing Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
  • Escalamiento exitoso e Innovación en los Negocios: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Imperial College London
  • Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create a Simple Project Timeline in Google Sheets: Coursera

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