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Computational Finance Courses

Computational finance courses can help you learn quantitative analysis, risk management, algorithmic trading, and financial modeling. You can build skills in statistical methods, portfolio optimization, and pricing derivatives. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and MATLAB, that support implementing complex financial strategies and analyzing large datasets.


Popular Computational Finance Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Clinical Informatics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics, SQL, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management, Ggplot2, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Information Privacy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Habilidades de Excel Aplicadas a Negocios: Nivel Avanzado

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Mathematics, Data Validation, Business Metrics, Financial Data, Depreciation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Data Management, Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Campus BBVA

    The ABC of sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Finance, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, International Financial Reporting Standards

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Equities, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Market Liquidity, Loans

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (I)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Product Management, Creativity, Product Strategy, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Fundraising

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Computational Logic, Advanced Mathematics, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    Quantitative Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Markov Model, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Probability, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Game Theory II: Advanced Applications: Stanford University
  • Habilidades de Excel Aplicadas a Negocios: Nivel Avanzado: Macquarie University
  • The ABC of sustainability : Campus BBVA
  • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (I): Tsinghua University
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Design Thinking to Funding: EIT Digital
  • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
  • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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