Professional Certificate: Finance Data Analysis & Analytics

Course Overview

• Course Title: Professional Certificate: Finance Data Analysis & Analytics
• Instructor: MTF Institute of Management, Technology and Finance, Dr. Alex Amoroso
• Target Audience:
  • Aspiring financial analysts and data analysts
  • Finance professionals seeking to enhance their data analysis skills
  • Individuals interested in transitioning to a career in finance data analytics
  • Anyone seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of data-driven decision-making in finance
• Prerequisites:
  • For a better learning experience, we suggest you to use a laptop / mobile phone / pen and paper for taking notes, highlighting important points, and making summaries to reinforce your learning.

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Collection and Acquisition
  • Introduction to Yahoo Finance, Alpha Vantage, and Quandl
  • Correlation and Covariance in Financial Datasets
  • Detecting Market Anomalies through Data Analysis
  • Predicting Stock Prices with Regression Models
  • Clustering Techniques for Market Segmentation
  • Data Based Decision Making
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Master Core Data Analysis Skills
  • Develop Proficiency in Essential Tools
  • Understand Data-Based Decision Making (DBDM)
  • Specialize in Financial Data Analysis
  • Apply Financial Modeling & Forecasting
  • Manage Financial Risk & Portfolio Optimization
  • Acquire SQL Skills for Financial Data Retrieval
  • Build a Strong Data Analyst Portfolio
  • Navigate the Job Market
  • Understand Data Privacy and Ethics

Course Format

• Duration:
  • 3.5 hours on-demand video
  • 49 articles
  • 17 downloadable resources
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion