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    Learn about derivatives for financial trading and risk management. Understand how to use options, futures, and swaps for hedging and speculation.

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Risk Management and Financial Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Stakeholder Communications, Proposal Development, Operational Risk, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Portfolio and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Investments, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Finance, Financial Market, Equities, Derivatives, Target Audience, Probability Distribution, Estimation, Variance Analysis, Correlation Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · 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, 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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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Blockchain, Payment Systems, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Banking Services, Banking, Financial Services, Finance, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Governance

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

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Derivatives

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

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      Packt

      Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Finance, Investment Management, Financial Market, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Jupyter, Simulations, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Risk Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Computer Programming, Matplotlib

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Columbia University

      Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Regression Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Financial Data, Probability Distribution, Process Optimization, Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Private Equity, Price Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Finance, Market Data, Cash Flows, Legal Risk, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modelling: Integration Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale)

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Markets, Financial Regulations, Project Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Banking, Hedge Accounting, Financial Services, Finance, Corporate Finance, Credit Risk, Asset Management, Derivatives, Sustainability Reporting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Payment Systems, Operational Risk, FinTech, Cyber Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Scalability, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Transaction Processing, Contract Review, Vulnerability Assessments, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Risk Management and Financial Theory: Duke University
    • Portfolio and Risk Management: University of Geneva
    • Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag: University of Zurich
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure: Duke University
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Multivariate Calculus: Imperial College London
    • Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics: Packt
    • Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration: Columbia University
    • Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Integration Applications: Johns Hopkins University

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