Course Outline
Introduction
Configuring the Development Environment
- Local versus online programming: Utilizing Anaconda and Jupyter
Core Python Programming Principles
- Control structures, data types, functions, data structures, and operators
Enhancing Python Functionality
- Working with Modules and Packages
Building Your First Python Application
- Calculating initial and final dates and times
Retrieving External Data Using Python
- Importing, exporting, reading, and writing CSV data
- Interacting with data stored in SQL databases
Structuring Data with Arrays and Vectors in Python
- Using NumPy and vectorized operations
Data Visualization Techniques in Python
- Creating 2D and 3D plots with Matplotlib, pyplot, and SciPy
Data Analysis with Python
- Conducting data analysis using scipy.stats and pandas
- Importing and exporting financial data from Excel, websites, and other sources
Simulating Asset Price Dynamics
- Implementing Monte Carlo simulations
Asset Allocation and Portfolio Optimization
- Executing capital allocation, asset allocation, and risk assessment strategies
Risk Analysis and Investment Performance Metrics
- Formulating and solving portfolio optimization problems
Fixed-Income Analysis and Option Valuation
- Conducting fixed-income analysis and pricing options
Analysis of Financial Time Series
- Examining time series data within financial markets
Transitioning Python Applications to Production
- Integrating applications with Excel and other web-based platforms
Application Performance Management
- Optimizing application efficiency
- Implementing Parallel Computing and Multiprocessing
Debugging and Troubleshooting
Concluding Remarks
Requirements
- A solid grasp of financial concepts, including securities and derivatives
- A general familiarity with probability and statistics
- Basic knowledge of differential and integral calculus
Testimonials (3)
How to manage business financials
surprise mtileni - Hatima Holdings (Pty) ltd
Course - Learning Xero
Good communication, open for discussion, kept it interesting and engaging
Ahmet Keyman - Keytrade AG
Course - Management Accounting and Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
Hands-on exercises related to content really helps to understand more about each topic. Also, style of start class with lecture and continue with hands-on exercise is good and helpful to relate with the lecture that presented earlier.