Financial Markets Courses and Certifications

Excel, Finance, & Investing High School Summer Program NYC

Master essential business skills through Excel, finance fundamentals, and stock market investing strategies designed specifically for high school students in an intensive NYC-based program.

• Noble Desktop
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Intro to Corporate Finance

Master essential corporate finance concepts, from capital allocation and valuation to IPOs, financial instruments, and M&A, while learning to evaluate investments and understand market dynamics.

• Noble Desktop
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Stock Market Investing

Master essential stock valuation techniques, financial analysis, and investment strategies across stocks, bonds, real estate, and options. Learn to evaluate market movements and understand economic influences on investments.

• Noble Desktop
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Understanding Financial Markets

5 reviews

Explore major financial markets, investment strategies, and economic impacts. Learn to assess risks, measure performance, and build efficient portfolios with insights from industry experts.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance

Learn the mathematical foundations essential for financial engineering and quantitative finance: linear algebra, optimization, probability, stochastic processes, statistics, and applied computational techniques in R.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 10-14 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Blockchain Applications Certificate

Apply blockchain technology to real-world business challenges as you learn from a top-10 ranked university in the United States.

• Coursera
• 12-16 weeks
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets

70 ratings at Coursera

Explore financial markets, instruments, and decision-making skills for managers. Learn bond and stock valuation, capital budgeting, and risk-return analysis to create value under uncertainty.

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

Central Banks and Monetary Policy

70 ratings at Coursera

Explore central bank policies, their impact on financial markets and the economy, and gain insights into macroeconomic relationships for informed decision-making in professional and personal finance.

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

Behavioral Finance - The Role of Psychology in Financial Decision-Making

2 reviews

Explore how psychology influences financial decision-making, from market volatility to overconfidence, using behavioral finance theories to understand irrational economic behaviors.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Insurance: Opportunities and Vulnerabilities in Risk Management

2 reviews

Explore insurance fundamentals, industry history, regulation, and challenges. Delve into AIG's story, life and health insurance, and the industry's role in catastrophes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

Investment Management

1 review

Comprehensive investment management program covering financial markets, portfolio construction, risk management, and long-term wealth planning, blending theory with practical insights from UBS experts.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Global Financial Markets and Instruments

2132 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive exploration of financial markets, instruments, and trading mechanics. Covers fixed income, equity, derivatives, and market operations, equipping learners with essential knowledge for informed investing.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Biases and Portfolio Selection

273 ratings at Coursera

Explore behavioral biases in financial markets, learn to recognize and overcome investment mistakes, and tailor strategies based on individual preferences and investment horizons.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Stocks and Corporate Finance - Lecture 11

1 review

Explore the stock market's role in corporate finance, including ownership, dividends, leverage, and key theories. Gain insights into how companies manage capital and shareholder relations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

Machine Learning for Trading

2 reviews

Develop advanced trading strategies using machine learning and Python. Learn to leverage Google Cloud for serverless, scalable models in quantitative finance and algorithmic trading.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses