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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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    PwC India

    GST - when, where, who and how much?

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Preparation, Accounting, Tax Management, Sales Tax, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Laws, Tax Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Data Processing and Feature Engineering with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Matlab, Data Processing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Histogram, Data Transformation, Text Mining, Predictive Modeling, Unstructured Data, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Calculus: Single Variable Part 4 - Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Geometry, Probability, Advanced Mathematics, Torque (Physics), Statistics, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Statistics for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistics, Estimation, Probability, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Histogram, Graphing

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Governance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Banking Services, Financial Systems, Payment Processing, Innovation, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Real Time Data

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    C# Class Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Programming Principles, Application Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Budgeting, Finance, Stakeholder Analysis, Socioeconomics, Business Ethics, Return On Investment, Business Modeling, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Acumen, Social Sciences

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الأسواق المالية | Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Derivatives, Investments, Capital Markets, International Finance, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Market Liquidity, Finance, Investment Management, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Equities

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    تكلفة رأس المال: تقييم السندات والأسهم | Cost of Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Securities (Finance), Business Valuation, Investments, Equities, Capital Budgeting, Loans, Finance, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Corporate Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies, Business Development, New Business Development, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Collaboration, Case Studies, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Revenue Management, Musical Composition, Revenue Recognition, Music Performance, Performance Reporting, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Compensation Strategy, Registration, Digital Content

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • GST - when, where, who and how much?: PwC India
  • Data Processing and Feature Engineering with MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Calculus: Single Variable Part 4 - Applications: University of Pennsylvania
  • Statistics for International Business: University of London
  • Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services: INSEAD
  • C# Class Development: University of Colorado System
  • Value and Business Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • الأسواق المالية | Financial Markets: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • تكلفة رأس المال: تقييم السندات والأسهم | Cost of Capital: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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