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      New York Institute of Finance

      Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model, Machine Learning, Financial Market, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      243 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Data Science, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Calculus

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Family Support, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Melbourne

      Corporate Financial Decision-Making for Value Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Derivatives, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Budgeting, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Investments, Return On Investment, Capital Markets, Cash Flows

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      489 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Càlcul en diverses variables

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Derivatives

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

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Mécanique de Newton

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Differential Equations, Logical Reasoning, Engineering Calculations, Scientific Methods, Engineering Analysis, Calculus, Torque (Physics), Linear Algebra, Mechanical Engineering, Integral Calculus, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Vibrations, Geometry, Algebra, Derivatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 2 - Differentiation

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      الأسواق المالية | Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Derivatives, Investments, Capital Markets, International Finance, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Market Liquidity, Finance, Investment Management, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Equities

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Zurich

      Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Planning, Investments, Financial Market, Behavioral Economics, Business Ethics, Blockchain, Decision Making, Digital Assets, Derivatives, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Quantitative Foundations for International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Financial Modeling, Algebra, Business Economics, Graphing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      423 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive

      Skills you'll gain: Lending and Underwriting, Blockchain, Commercial Lending, Derivatives, FinTech, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Securities (Finance), Digital Assets, Market Data, Transaction Processing, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Reinforcement Learning for Trading Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: PCA: Imperial College London
    • Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding: Stanford University
    • Corporate Financial Decision-Making for Value Creation: The University of Melbourne
    • Càlcul en diverses variables: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus: Imperial College London
    • Mécanique de Newton: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 2 - Differentiation: University of Pennsylvania
    • الأسواق المالية | Financial Markets: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag: University of Zurich

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