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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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      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Back-End

      Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Quantitative Model Checking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Markov Model, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Probability, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Finance for Technical Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Cryptography and Information Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Information Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      530 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Geometric Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Store, Problem Management, Program Development, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'investissement à impact : lever ou investir des fonds

      Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Investments, Investment Management, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Fundraising, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Contract Negotiation, Finance, Financial Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for Social Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      554 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Structural Analysis, Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      349 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Data Mapping, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      数据结构基础

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      251 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Biochemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Differential Equations, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Failure Analysis, Hazard Analysis

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Foundations of Coding Back-End: Microsoft
    • Quantitative Model Checking: EIT Digital
    • Finance for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
    • Geometric Algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions: University of Colorado System
    • L'investissement à impact : lever ou investir des fonds: ESSEC Business School
    • Business Strategies for Social Impact: University of Pennsylvania
    • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego

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