Machine Learning for Investment Professionals
This course is uniquely tailored to the needs of investment professionals or those with investment industry knowledge who want to develop a basic, practical understanding of machine learning techniques and how they are used in the investment process. Incorporating real-life case studies, this course covers both the technical and the “soft skills” necessary for investment professionals to stay relevant. In this course, you will learn how to:
- Distinguish between supervised and unsupervised machine learning and deep learning
- Describe how machine learning algorithm performance is evaluated
- Describe supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms and determine the problems they are best suited for
- Describe neural networks, deep learning nets, and reinforcement learning
- Choose an appropriate machine learning algorithm
- Describe the value of integrating machine learning and data projects in the investment process
- Work with data scientists and investment teams to harness information and insights from within large and alternative data sets
- Apply the CFA Institute Ethical Decision-Making Framework to machine learning dilemmas
This course is part of the Data Science for Investment Professionals Specialization offered by CFA Institute.
Describe how machine learning applications can address real-world investment problems
Explain machine learning concepts and techniques to a non-expert audience
Utilize the language of data science when working with data scientists and data engineers
Apply the CFA Institute Ethical Decision-Making Framework to machine learning dilemmas
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Welcome To Machine Learning for Investment Professionals
Machine Learning
Week 2
Supervised Learning
Week 3
Unsupervised Learning
Week 4
Deep Learning
Week 5
The Translator
Week 6
Final Project
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Does completing this course give me credit in any CFA Institute Programs?
No. Completing this course or any other courses offered by CFA Institute on Coursera does not count as credit in the CFA Program, CIPM Program, or any other professional certificate or credential offered by CFA Institute.
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