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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 Michigan

      Advanced Understanding of Stocks and Bonds

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Securities (Finance), Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Investments, Equities, Capital Markets, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Finance, Financial Services, Credit Risk, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Market Dynamics, Financial Modeling, Risk Modeling, Technical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, Differential Equations, Physics, Probability & Statistics

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Budgeting, Capital Markets, Finance, Investment Management, Investments, Equities, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Market Dynamics, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SoFi

      Risk Management in Personal Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Insurance, Insurance Policies, Financial Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Management, Health Care, Needs Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing

      Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Strategic Partnership, Enterprise Resource Planning, Supply Chain, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Mitigation, Supply Chain Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Derivatives, Risk Management, Technology Solutions, Talent Management, Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Target Audience, Supply Chain Systems, Risk Analysis, Futures Exchange

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modeling: Differentiation Rules

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Derivatives, Graphing, Geometry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Quantitative Foundations for International Business

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

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      423 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SoFi

      Fundamentals of Investing

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Equities, Tax, Derivatives

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Commodity and Currency Hedging

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Derivatives, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Futures Exchange, Business Risk Management, Financial Trading, Investment Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Estimation, Linear Algebra, Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Market Liquidity, FinTech, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Financial Market, Digital Assets, Financial Systems, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Web Applications, Transaction Processing, Financial Trading, Network Protocols, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Emerging Technologies, Financial Services, System Programming

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Koç University

      Çok değişkenli Fonksiyon I: Kavramlar / Multivariable Calculus I: Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Derivatives, Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graphing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Advanced Understanding of Stocks and Bonds: University of Michigan
    • Overview of Advanced Methods of Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
    • Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Risk Management in Personal Finance: SoFi
    • Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Differentiation Rules: Johns Hopkins University
    • Quantitative Foundations for International Business: University of London
    • Fundamentals of Investing: SoFi
    • Commodity and Currency Hedging: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation: Johns Hopkins University

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