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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Robótica

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Electronics, Robotic Process Automation, Mobile Development, Mechanics, Computational Thinking, Control Systems, Remote Access Systems

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investing and Building Wealth

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Business Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Predictive Modeling, Informatics, Biology, Computational Thinking, Bayesian Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

    4.4
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Industry Impacts & Transformations

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Sustainability Standards, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Governance, Investment Management, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Oil and Gas, Portfolio Management, Credit Risk, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Web Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Bayesian Computational Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, R Programming, Markov Model, Probability, Simulations, Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Code Review, Software Documentation, Debugging, Technical Communication

    Beginner · 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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    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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    University of Glasgow

    Computational Thinking with JavaScript 4: Create & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Development, Code Review, Software Development, Prototyping, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Version Control, Programming Principles, Program Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Javascript, Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Robótica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Growth Investing: Interactive Brokers
  • Investing and Building Wealth: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • ESG Investing: Industry Impacts & Transformations: Interactive Brokers
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Bayesian Computational Statistics: Illinois Tech
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
  • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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