Financial Instruments Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets

70 ratings at Coursera

Learn financial management basics and decision-making skills with the University of Illinois's 4-week course. Gain insights into financial markets, securities, and risk-return relationships.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Central Banks and Monetary Policy

64 ratings at Coursera

Gain insights into central bank policies and their impact on the economy with this 4-week course from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Portfolio and Risk Management

2368 ratings at Coursera

Learn optimal portfolio construction, risk measurement and management in a 4-week course from the University of Geneva, with insights from UBS experts.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Capital Markets Immersion: A Financial Markets Introduction

2845 ratings at Udemy

Capital Markets | Financial Markets | Financial Risk | Financial Math | Yield Curves | Derivatives | Swaps | Options

• Udemy
• 1 day 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

5 Keys To Investing

2555 ratings at Udemy

Learn the 5 key principles and become a better investor in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETF, real estate, and more!

• Udemy
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Microcredential

Risk Management

Learn to measure, assess, and manage risk with a 26-week course from the New York Institute of Finance. Ideal for finance practitioners and business managers. Basic knowledge of statistics required.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Financial Derivatives Basics

910 ratings at Udemy

Learn the basics of financial derivatives, including markets, instruments, forwards, futures, swaps, and options in this 1-2 hour online course. Ideal for CFA Level 1 candidates.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Fundamentals of Financial Services

828 ratings at Udemy

Understanding key elements and basic workings of the Financial Services Industry (useful for exams as well)

• Udemy
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Islamic Research and Training Institute

Islamic Finance and Capital Markets: Structure and Trading of Sukuk

Learn about advanced Islamic financial instruments, including Sukuk, which commonly refers to the Islamic equivalent of bonds, and the challenges and innovations within Islamic markets.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Risk Management

461 ratings at Coursera

Learn to measure, assess, and manage business and financial risks with this 6-week course from the New York Institute of Finance. Basic knowledge of statistics and financial instruments required.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Interactive Brokers

Derivatives - Options & Futures

167 ratings at Coursera

Interactive Brokers' 5-week course demystifies options and futures trading, covering risk mitigation, market mechanics, and hands-on experience with a simulated trading environment.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Yunus Social Business

Financial Markets and Instruments

Explore financial markets and instruments with Yunus Social Business in a 6-week course. Learn about value creation, risk, and the time value of money, focusing on bonds and stocks. Ideal for personal and business decision-making.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Market Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

94 ratings at Coursera

Learn market risk management strategies and frameworks with the New York Institute of Finance in a 6-week course. Master risk estimation techniques and effective derivatives selection.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Compilation Basics for Macroeconomic Statistics

5 ratings at edX

Better data leads to better policies.For policymakers to make sound policy decisions, they need a core set of macroeconomic and financial statistics. Learn the essential background concepts and basic tools needed to compile data using the best available…

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Online Learning Campus - World Bank Group

e-Learning course on Railway Financing

6 ratings at edX

Learn railway financing methods and private sector engagement in a 3-week course by World Bank Group. Understand funding, financing, risk mitigation, and financial instruments.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)