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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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      Stanford University

      Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Design Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Finance, Investment Management, Financial Market, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Jupyter, Simulations, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Risk Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Computer Programming, Matplotlib

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Performance Testing, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Software Testing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Combinatorics and Probability

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Python Programming, Simulations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      864 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      946 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Programación para todos (Introducción a Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Debugging, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Model, Advanced Mathematics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Stocks and Bonds

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Finance, Market Data, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Finance, Securities (Finance), Equities, Investments, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Financial Risk Management with R

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, R Programming, Portfolio Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Data Access, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Descriptive Statistics

      Build toward a degree

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      250 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Programación en Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Python Programming, Matplotlib, NumPy, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Scripting, File Management, Data Manipulation, Data Dictionary, Data Analysis, Graphing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Practical Data Science with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Import/Export, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Matlab, Data Manipulation, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Technical Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Humanidades digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Liberal Arts, Digital Transformation, Social Sciences, Culture, Research, Digital Publishing, Computational Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Media and Communications, Electronic Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      902 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Shortest Paths Revisited, NP-Complete Problems and What To Do About Them: Stanford University
    • Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics: Packt
    • Introdução à Ciência da Computação com Python Parte 2: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Combinatorics and Probability: University of California San Diego
    • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • Programación para todos (Introducción a Python): University of Michigan
    • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
    • Stocks and Bonds: University of Michigan
    • Financial Risk Management with R: Duke University
    • Programación en Python: Universidad de los Andes

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