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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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      Codio

      C++: Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      KodeKloud

      Python for the Absolute Beginner

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      How to Create a Good Business

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, People Development, Employee Surveys, Occupational Safety And Health, Management Training And Development, Internal Communications, Program Implementation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computational Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Network Model, Deep Learning, Computational Thinking, Psychology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Matlab, Generative AI, Debugging, Computer Programming, Program Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Exploratorium

      Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Course Development, Electronics, Peer Review, Electronic Components, Experimentation, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Design, Computational Thinking, Engineering Practices, Creative Design, Construction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Computer Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Linear Algebra

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Physics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Teaching, Java, Cultural Responsiveness, Java Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Design, Pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Test Case, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Offloading Financial Mainframe Data into BigQuery and Elastic Search

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Kibana, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Data Import/Export, Financial Data, Mainframe Computing, Dataflow, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Data Analysis

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

    • C++: Algorithms: Codio
    • Python for the Absolute Beginner: KodeKloud
    • How to Create a Good Business: University of Michigan
    • Computational Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT : Vanderbilt University
    • Tinkering Fundamentals: Circuits: Exploratorium
    • Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
    • Solving Algorithms for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University

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