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Mathematical Finance Courses

Mathematical finance courses can help you learn financial modeling, risk assessment, portfolio optimization, and pricing of financial derivatives. You can build skills in quantitative analysis, statistical methods, and using stochastic processes to evaluate investment strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial calculations, Python for data analysis, and software for simulations, allowing you to apply these skills in real-world financial contexts.


Popular Mathematical Finance Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Portfolio Diversification using Correlation Matrix

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Investments, Correlation Analysis, Market Data, Return On Investment, Analysis, Statistics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Innovation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Mathematical Modeling, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Valoración financiera

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Capital Budgeting, Investments, Finance, Project Finance, Equities, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Algorithmic Trading

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Trading, Market Data, Portfolio Management, Technical Analysis, Market Trend, Real Time Data, Portfolio Risk, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Risk Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Inversiones en los mercados de capitales

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Analysis, Equities, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Technical Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Accounting, Investments, Business Valuation, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Business

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Financial Statements in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Data Modeling, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Cloud Computing, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    289 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    École Polytechnique

    Initiation à la théorie des distributions

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Derivatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Portfolio Diversification using Correlation Matrix: Coursera
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
  • Introducción a la Valoración financiera: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • GenAI for Algorithmic Trading: Coursera
  • Inversiones en los mercados de capitales: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Statements in Power BI: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts

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