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.

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

EDUCBA
Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Working Capital, Financial Statements, Bankruptcies, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statements, Business Metrics, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Operational Efficiency
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Matlab, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Data Processing, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, GitHub, Pseudocode, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Copilot, Algorithms, Program Development, Computer Programming, Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Investments, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Inclusion, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Due Diligence, Stakeholder Engagement, New Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Research, Program Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Performance Testing, Computational Logic, System Design and Implementation, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Financial Market, Finance, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Risk Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Design, Query Languages, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Investments, Labor Relations, Financial Market, Financial Regulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Codio
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks