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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 Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Equities, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Investments, Investment Management, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Investment Management, Simulations, Financial Forecasting, Python Programming, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter, NumPy, Data Manipulation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Vector Calculus for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Derivatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 2 - Differentiation

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, NumPy, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Derivatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      865 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Credit Risk Management: Frameworks and Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Derivatives, Risk Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Market, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Market Trend, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      378 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone: Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Equities, Financial Policy, Finance, International Finance, Investments, Market Dynamics, Market Trend, Financial Regulation, Market Analysis, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Beginner · 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), Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Securities (Finance), Finance, Corporate Finance, Banking, Loans, Asset Management, Derivatives

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      196 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, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Market Data, Cash Flows, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Finance: University of Pennsylvania
    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 1 - Functions: University of Pennsylvania
    • Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics: Packt
    • Vector Calculus for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 2 - Differentiation: University of Pennsylvania
    • Calculus for Machine Learning and Data Science: DeepLearning.AI
    • Credit Risk Management: Frameworks and Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
    • Finance for Everyone: Markets: McMaster University
    • Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale): EDHEC Business School
    • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Integration Applications: Johns Hopkins University

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