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Machine Learning Fundamentals

  • up to 4 hours
  • Intermediate

Machine Learning Fundamentals is an exciting journey into the world of finance, offering lifetime access and expert instructor support. Learn to build algorithms used by Fortune 500 companies and gain a Wall Street recognized certification.

  • Machine Learning
  • Finance
  • Data Analysis
  • Python Programming
  • Model Building

Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to machine learning in finance, covering essential libraries and techniques. Participants will learn to build and evaluate models, explore data, and apply machine learning algorithms to real-world financial problems. With expert support and a recognized certification, this course is designed to equip learners with the skills needed to succeed in the competitive finance industry.

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    Online
    course location
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    English
    course language
  • Professional Certification
    upon course completion
  • Self-paced
    course format
  • Live classes
    delivered online

Who is this course for?

Finance Professionals

Individuals working in finance who want to enhance their skills with machine learning techniques.

Data Analysts

Data analysts looking to apply machine learning in financial contexts.

Aspiring Data Scientists

Individuals aiming to enter the field of data science with a focus on finance.

Gain a competitive edge in finance with our Wall Street recognized certification. Learn essential machine learning skills and techniques to build algorithms used by top companies. Ideal for finance professionals and aspiring data scientists.

Pre-Requisites

1 / 3

  • Basic understanding of Python programming

  • Familiarity with Excel

  • Interest in finance and data analysis

What will you learn?

Python Fundamentals
Provides foundational skills to apply Python in finance, building on Excel skills for applied machine learning.
Data Cleaning & Exploration
Covers data cleaning techniques, including handling missing values and outliers, and data exploration using visualization tools.
Regression Algorithms
Introduces regression algorithms, exploring real relationships, overfitting, and regularization techniques.
Liquidity Regressor
Focuses on splitting data, model pipelines, hyperparameter tuning, and model evaluation.
Classification Algorithms
Covers binary classification, logistic regression, and decision tree classifiers.
Investor Classifier in Python Part 1
Explores relationships, feature engineering, and analyzing results with a focus on Goldman Sachs.
Investor Classifier in Python Part 2
Covers data import, dummy variables, model pipeline, and AUROC calculation.

Meet your instructors

  • Alastair Matchett

    Founder and Managing Director, Financial Edge Training

    Alastair Matchett is an investment banking expert and the founder and managing director of Financial Edge Training. He has over 22 years of experience teaching on Wall Street and is passionate about providing high-quality financial training to professionals in the industry.

  • Andrea Ward

    Managing Director, Financial Edge Training

    Andrea Ward is a Managing Director at Financial Edge Training. After beginning her career in investment banking at Lehman Brothers, Andrea transitioned to teaching and has spent the past 7 years training top investment banks across Wall Street.

  • Gerard Kelly

    Finance Trainer/Lecturer, Financial Edge Training

    Gerard Kelly is an experienced trainer with a background in financial services. He is skilled in corporate finance training delivery, financial accounting, financial modelling, valuation, M&A and LBO.

  • Deborah Taylor

    Trainer, Financial Edge Training

    Deborah Taylor is a Trainer at Financial Edge Training. She has extensive experience in the field.

  • Petter Ljunggren

    Founder, Beacon Utbildning och Konsult AB

    Petter Ljunggren is the founder of Beacon Utbildning och Konsult AB. He has extensive experience in the education and consulting industries.

  • Jonathan Rugg

    President, Highline Wealth Partners

    Jonathan Rugg is the President of Highline Wealth Partners, an independent SEC registered investment advisor (RIA). He provides investment management for individuals, corporations, trusts, and more.

  • Andrew Jones

    Head of Content and Trainer, Financial Edge Training

    Andrew Jones is an experienced financial trainer with over 8 years of experience designing and delivering training courses for banking and asset management clients. He has worked with a variety of clients, including Goldman Sachs, Citi, JPMorgan, and Credit Suisse.

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