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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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      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

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Programación en Python

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

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Object Oriented Programming

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Data Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management, Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Test Data, Data Validation, System Design and Implementation, Statistical Programming, Development Testing, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic, Transaction Processing

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      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Correlation Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Analysis, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement

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      320 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Python Programming

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Debugging

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Markov Model, Simulations

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      National Taiwan University

      用 Python åšå•†ē®”ēØ‹å¼čØ­čØˆļ¼ˆäø€ļ¼‰(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Operations Management, Production Schedule, Information Systems, Business Operations, Business Logic, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Inventory Control, Python Programming, Decision Making

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Calculus, Linear Algebra

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Technical Design, Computer Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Design, Development Testing, Test Engineering, Functional Testing

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HubSpot Academy

      Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career

      Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, Sales Presentation, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Process, Prospecting and Qualification, Personalized Service, Inbound Calls, Communication, Needs Assessment

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

    • Practical Data Science with MATLAB:Ā MathWorks
    • Programación en Python:Ā Universidad de los Andes
    • Humanidades digitales:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Object Oriented Programming:Ā University of London
    • Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games:Ā University of Alberta
    • Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models:Ā University of California, Santa Cruz
    • 用 Python åšå•†ē®”ēØ‹å¼čØ­čØˆļ¼ˆäø€ļ¼‰(Programming for Business Computing in Python (1)):Ā National Taiwan University
    • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python:Ā Ludwig-Maximilians-UniversitƤt München (LMU)

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