Navigating Financial Data with Python

An outline of this training course

This course comprehensively covers the application of Python in financial analysis. Starting with an introduction to Python's capabilities in the financial sector, it progresses through acquiring financial data from sources like Yahoo Finance and NASDAQ API. The course then delves into time series analysis, exploring data plotting, financial libraries, and creating custom functions for financial metrics. Advanced sections include forecasting with the Facebook Prophet model and practical, hands-on exercises in Google Colab, emphasizing interactive and applied learning in financial data prediction and analysis.

What are needed to take this course 

Participants should have a basic understanding of Python programming, including variables, loops, and functions, as well as some familiarity with fundamental financial concepts. Access to a computer with internet connectivity is essential for accessing course materials and using APIs. Participants should have Python installed, preferably the latest version, and be comfortable with an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) like Jupyter Notebook or Google Colab. Knowledge in using Python libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and matplotlib, commonly employed in financial data analysis, is also beneficial. Above all, a keen interest and willingness to learn and experiment with Python in the realm of finance is crucial for making the most out of this course.

Who is this course for

Details of what you will learn during this course

By the end of this course, you will:

• Master the retrieval and manipulation of financial data from sources like Yahoo Finance and NASDAQ API using Python.
• Conduct in-depth time series analysis and implement financial indicators such as moving averages.
• Utilize Python’s financial libraries for advanced data visualization and analysis.
• Develop custom functions and metrics for detailed financial analysis.
• Learn to create and fine-tune predictive models for financial forecasting, focusing on the Facebook Prophet model.
• Apply these skills in real-world scenarios through practical exercises in Google Colab, enhancing hands-on experience in financial data analysis.

What you get with the course

• Over two hours of intensive training videos
• Resource pack for practical application

Program Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Field(s) of Study

Data Science and Analysis, Econometrics, Business Intelligence

Instruction Delivery Method

QAS Self-study

***This course was published in January 2024

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