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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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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Planning for Young Adults

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Investments, Budgeting, Risk Management, Goal Setting, Cash Management, Finance, Smart Goals, Insurance, Financial Management, Credit Risk

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Efficient Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Cloud Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Amsterdam

    Logic for Economists

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Minnesota

    Modeling, IC Processes and Emerging Microtechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Computer Architecture, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Components, Micrometer, Artificial Intelligence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    G

    Google

    Google Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Package and Software Management, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Unstructured Data, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Science, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Software Design, Data Validation, Mathematical Software, Computational Logic, Data Structures

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Payment Processing, FinTech, Blockchain, Mobile Banking, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Banking Services, Financial Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Investment Management, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investments, Point of Sale, Mobile Security, Fundraising, Capital Markets, Credit Risk, Market Dynamics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    E

    EDUCBA

    Octave for Machine Learning: Analyze & Visualize

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Software Installation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Parallel Computing with MPI

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Data Sharing, Communication Systems

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    E

    EDUCBA

    Credit Derivatives: Analyze, Price & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Derivatives, Finance, Risk Modeling, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Market, Risk Management, Capital Markets, Probability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    C# Programming for Unity Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Application Design, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Application Development, Software Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, UI Components, Scripting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Mechanical Vibration

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Design Process, Linear Algebra

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    P

    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Cryptography, Java Programming, Linear Algebra

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Financial Planning for Young Adults: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Efficient Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Logic for Economists: University of Amsterdam
  • Modeling, IC Processes and Emerging Microtechnology: University of Minnesota
  • Google Data Analysis with Python: Google
  • Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations: University of Michigan
  • Octave for Machine Learning: Analyze & Visualize: EDUCBA
  • Parallel Computing with MPI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Credit Derivatives: Analyze, Price & Apply: EDUCBA
  • C# Programming for Unity Game Development: University of Colorado System

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