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Derivatives Courses

Derivatives courses can help you learn pricing models, risk management techniques, and the valuation of financial instruments. You can build skills in analyzing market trends, constructing hedging strategies, and applying quantitative methods to assess risk. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for financial modeling and software for statistical analysis, that support executing trades and managing portfolios effectively.


Popular Derivatives Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Differentiation Rules

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Derivatives, Geometry

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    McMaster University

    Finance for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Finance, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Investments, Derivatives, Business Valuation, Financial Policy, Financial Data, Equities, International Finance, Project Design, Market Dynamics, Risk Management, Business Mathematics, Credit Risk, Project Documentation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistics, Integral Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Calculus, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Algorithms

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Differential Equations for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Vibrations, Electrical Engineering, Derivatives

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Derivatives

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Derivatives

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    470 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    New York University

    Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Markov Model, Regression Analysis, Market Dynamics, Risk Modeling, Tensorflow, Financial Modeling

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Calculus for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Integral Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Algebra, Trigonometry, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, General Mathematics, Physics, Geometry, Arithmetic, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Graphing, Deductive Reasoning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Actuarial Science, Derivatives, Financial Market, Statistical Methods, Market Data, Financial Modeling, Securities (Finance), Risk Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Equities, Applied Mathematics, Financial Data, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming, Process Optimization, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Securities Trading, Investments, Securities (Finance), Equities, Financial Trading, Capital Markets, Finance, Market Dynamics, Risk Analysis, Economics, Fixed Asset, Market Data, Risk Modeling, Derivatives, Technical Analysis, Asset Management, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Derivatives

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Pre-Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Derivatives, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular derivatives courses

  • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Differentiation Rules: Johns Hopkins University
  • Finance for Everyone: McMaster University
  • Statistics and Calculus Methods for Data Analysis: University of Pittsburgh
  • Differential Equations for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus: Imperial College London
  • Expressway to Data Science: Essential Math: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Calculus for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration: Columbia University
  • Finance: Università di Napoli Federico II

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