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Advanced Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/advanced-portfolio-construction-python The practice of investment management has been transformed in recent years by computational methods. Instead of merely explaining the science, we help you build on that foundation in a practical manner, with an emphasis on the hands-on implementation of those ideas in the Python programming language. In this course, we cover the estimation, of risk and return parameters for meaningful portfolio decisions, and also introduce a variety of state-of-the-art portfolio construction techniques that hav |
Building Strategic Foresight Capabilities (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/strategic-foresight Today, organizations find themselves dealing with an increasing amount of uncertainty. They are often ill-equipped at responding to disruptive change and find themselves blindsided by ‘unexpected’ landslides in their ecosystems. In order to hold their ground, they need to upgrade their capabilities, become more agile in adapting to change and drive firm-level, society-level and industry-level change proactively. This course introduces you to strategic foresight, its main methods and tools and |
Climate Aware Investing (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/climate-aware-investing Finance may have a central role to play against climate change on the condition that risks are properly measured and managed. In this course you will be introduced to the latest academic research findings and the most commonly used methods in industry to cope with climate change financial risks. How do we assess these kinds of risks? Can our portfolios perform well and at the same time contribute to the transition towards a low-carbon economy? How do climate change risks affect financial market |
Climate Change and Sustainable Investing (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/climatechangeandsustainableinvesting Offered by EDHEC Business School. Study the economics and finance of climate change. With this specialization, learners will gain a basic ... |
Economics and Policies of Climate Change (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/economics-and-policies-of-climate-change Being aware of the urgency and importance of climate change is not enough to tackle it effectively. To avoid the worst climate outcomes, decisive action has to be taken. But what realistic options do we have? Since our resources are limited, is it better to act now or wait until we have more advanced and less expensive technology? How big do our abatement efforts have to be? This MOOC will help you understand how economists try to answer these questions and find the optimal course of action. |
Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale) (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/global-financing-solutions The MOOC Global Financing Solutions is your online gateway to better understanding of the dynamics of Finance, and its role at the very heart of promoting the “real economy” and global growth. Concretely, you will learn how companies finance themselves using banks and capital markets and how Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance criteria are now deeply integrated in all financing processes. We will look at the role of syndication, and how it links issuers looking to raise capital to g |
Introduction to EdTech (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-edtech Co-developed by Supercharger Ventures and EDHEC Business School. EdTech, short for Education Technology, is one of the most exciting sectors in the economy today poised to re-shape how education systems work and how people learn around the world. Introduction to EdTech MOOC is designed to explore EdTech fundamentals and build the foundational knowledge for educators, institutions, entrepreneurs and governments to appreciate the impact and potential of new tools, technologies, business models |
Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-portfolio-construction-python The practice of investment management has been transformed in recent years by computational methods. This course provides an introduction to the underlying science, with the aim of giving you a thorough understanding of that scientific basis. However, instead of merely explaining the science, we help you build on that foundation in a practical manner, with an emphasis on the hands-on implementation of those ideas in the Python programming language. This course is the first in a four course spe |
Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/investment-management-python-machine-learning Offered by EDHEC Business School. |
Python and Machine Learning for Asset Management (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/python-machine-learning-for-investment-management This course will enable you mastering machine-learning approaches in the area of investment management. It has been designed by two thought leaders in their field, Lionel Martellini from EDHEC-Risk Institute and John Mulvey from Princeton University. Starting from the basics, they will help you build practical skills to understand data science so you can make the best portfolio decisions. The course will start with an introduction to the fundamentals of machine learning, followed by an in-depth |
Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning-asset-management-alternative-data Over-utilization of market and accounting data over the last few decades has led to portfolio crowding, mediocre performance and systemic risks, incentivizing financial institutions which are looking for an edge to quickly adopt alternative data as a substitute to traditional data. This course introduces the core concepts around alternative data, the most recent research in this area, as well as practical portfolio examples and actual applications. The approach of this course is somewhat unique |
Science and Engineering of Climate Change (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/science-and-engineering-of-climate-change Global warming is one of the most significant challenges of the century and tackling it in the most effective way requires a good understanding of its physical, social and financial aspects. The Science and Engineering of Climate Change course offers an introduction to the science of climate change and to the existing technologies to mitigate its effects. Are we sure that the climate is changing? How confident are we that climate change is anthropogenic? Are we heading for a climate catastrophe |