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    Understand computational finance for quantitative analysis in finance. Learn to use mathematical models and algorithms for trading and risk management.

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      University of Michigan

      Python Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Graphics, Debugging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computational Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      West Virginia University

      Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Threat Detection, Internal Auditing, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Security Awareness, Financial Data, Investigation, Cyber Operations, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Ethics, Accounting, Data Analysis Software

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Consumer Lending, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Financial Services, Investments, Lending and Underwriting, Emerging Technologies, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Business Solutions, Risk Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      581 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Peer Review, Corporate Finance, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Business Mathematics, Economics, Decision Making, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      880 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Finanzas Corporativas

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Finance, Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Return On Investment, Financial Forecasting, Investments, Cost Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      512 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Content Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pandas (Python Package), Java, Eclipse (Software), Unit Testing, Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Scatter Plots, Python Programming, Histogram, Computer Programming, Programming Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Probability, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability & Statistics, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Arithmetic, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Network Analysis, Encryption, Data Structures, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Operations Research, Computer Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      320 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Alberta

      Reinforcement Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, System Design and Implementation, Markov Model, Algorithms, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Game Design, Statistical Methods, Virtual Environment, Performance Tuning, Probability Distribution

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives

      Skills you'll gain: Loans, FinTech, Payment Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Market Liquidity, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Financial Trading, Ledgers (Accounting), Key Management, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      429 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      INSEAD

      Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Distributed Computing, Stakeholder Management, Financial Services, Cryptography, Business Modeling, Information Privacy, Innovation, Data Integrity, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      679 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Python Basics: University of Michigan
    • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
    • Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing: University of Pennsylvania
    • Finance for Everyone: Decisions: McMaster University
    • Finanzas Corporativas: Universidad Austral
    • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model: Coursera Project Network
    • Reinforcement Learning: University of Alberta

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