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    Learn computational investing techniques for algorithmic trading. Understand how to develop and backtest trading strategies using programming languages.

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      Interactive Brokers

      Derivatives - Options & Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Investments, Capital Markets

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'investissement à impact, la finance qui change le monde

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Due Diligence, Stakeholder Communications, Fundraising, Project Finance, Contract Negotiation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Contract Management, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Investment Management, Business Development, Relationship Building, Proposal Writing, Business Research, Customer Relationship Building, Entrepreneurial Finance, Growth Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      283 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leading People and Teams Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Talent Management, Team Management, Team Building, Coaching

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      549 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Taxonomy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Computational Thinking, Systems Design, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Descriptive Statistics, Algorithms, Microsoft Excel

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      651 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Logic for Economists

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Algorithmic Trading

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Customer-Centric IT Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, IT Management, Prototyping, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Process, Cybersecurity, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), User Feedback, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      668 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Histogram, Python Programming, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, Data Science, Data Structures, Software Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Molecular Biology, Programming Principles, Program Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Water Resources, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      508 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Numerical Methods for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Calculus, Computational Thinking, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      393 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG Impact: Investor Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Equities, Investment Management, Investments, Portfolio Management, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Market, Return On Investment, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Management Systems, Sustainability Reporting, Market Trend, Risk Management, Governance, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis

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

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

    • Derivatives - Options & Futures: Interactive Brokers
    • L'investissement à impact, la finance qui change le monde: ESSEC Business School
    • Leading People and Teams Capstone: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based: University of Minnesota
    • Logic for Economists: University of Amsterdam
    • GenAI for Algorithmic Trading: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Customer-Centric IT Strategy: University of Virginia
    • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
    • Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications: Rice University

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