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      Machine Learning for Trading

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Trading, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Machine Learning, Technical Analysis, Deep Learning, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Financial Market, Artificial Neural Networks

      3.9
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Mortgage Loans, Securities (Finance), Credit Risk, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Mathematical Modeling, Securities Trading, Applied Mathematics, Investment Banking, Microsoft Excel, Risk Analysis, Probability, Cash Flows, Analysis

      4.5
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Introduction to Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Arithmetic, Derivatives, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Estimation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Derivatives: a guide to calculation

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Calculus, Derivatives, Mathematical Software, AI Personalization, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Machine Learning Algorithms, Geometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graphing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Investment and Portfolio Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Dodd-Frank Act: Analyze, Evaluate & Reform

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Regulation, Bank Regulations, Financial Market, Derivatives, Securities (Finance), Compensation Management, Credit Risk, Compliance Reporting, Risk Management Framework, Corporate Finance, Liquidation, Governance, Equities, Private Equity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Global Financial Markets and Instruments

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Investment Management, Securities Trading, Capital Markets, Equities, Finance, Financial Services, Market Liquidity, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Fixed Asset, Cash Flows

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Interest Rate Models

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Modeling, Market Data, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Applied Calculus with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Programming Principles

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Economics of Money and Banking

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Systems, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Payment Systems, Banking, Capital Markets, Economics, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Finance, Market Dynamics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Corporate Finance II: Financing Investments and Managing Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Corporate Finance, Business Ethics, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Management, Risk Management, Investment Banking, Equities, Governance, International Finance, Financial Analysis, Loans, Capital Budgeting, Derivatives

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular derivatives courses

    • Machine Learning for Trading: New York Institute of Finance
    • Term-Structure and Credit Derivatives : Columbia University
    • Introduction to Calculus: The University of Sydney
    • Derivatives: a guide to calculation: Politecnico di Milano
    • Investment and Portfolio Management: Rice University
    • Dodd-Frank Act: Analyze, Evaluate & Reform: EDUCBA
    • Global Financial Markets and Instruments: Rice University
    • Interest Rate Models: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Applied Calculus with Python: Johns Hopkins University
    • Economics of Money and Banking: Columbia University

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