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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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    Coursera

    Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Tax Management, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounting Systems, Financial Regulation, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Financial Controls

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering BFSI Interviews: Resumes & Mock Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Finance, Financial Services, Verbal Communication Skills, Financial Analysis, Case Studies, LinkedIn, Brand Awareness, Presentations, Storytelling, Banking, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Business Writing

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Governmental Accounting and Reporting I

    Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Financial Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Ledger, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Depreciation, Reconciliation, Budgeting, Accountability

    4.8
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Quantitative Foundations for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Financial Modeling, Algebra, Business Economics, Graphing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    人工智慧:機器學習與理論基礎 (Artificial Intelligence - Learning & Theory)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Supervised Learning, Computer Science, Decision Tree Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Algorithms

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Governance, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Compliance Management, Cash Flows, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (IV)

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Фінанси для нефінансових спеціалістів

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Budget, Finance, Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Management, Performance Measurement

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Experimentation, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Computer Science, Psychology, Scientific Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Forensic Accounting: Detect, Investigate & Prevent Fraud

    Skills you'll gain: Investigation, Fraud detection, Auditing, Litigation Support, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Report Writing, Threat Detection, Due Diligence, Internal Controls, Risk Analysis, International Finance, Compliance Training, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera
  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Mastering BFSI Interviews: Resumes & Mock Interviews: Board Infinity
  • Governmental Accounting and Reporting I : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Quantitative Foundations for International Business: University of London
  • Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 人工智慧:機器學習與理論基礎 (Artificial Intelligence - Learning & Theory): National Taiwan University
  • Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (IV): Tsinghua University
  • Фінанси для нефінансових спеціалістів: University of California, Irvine

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