FinTech Classes Chicago, IL

Learn Python for financial analysis, machine learning, and algorithmic trading from experienced finance & engineering professionals in this 60-hour immersive.

In this FinTech Bootcamp, participants learn how to use Python for financial analysis, machine learning and automation, and SQL. The program is taught by seasoned finance and data science professionals. Students will develop the ability to analyze financial statements, build predictive models, and work with databases. By the end of this course, newly-hired financial analysts will be prepared to succeed on the job, and aspiring financial analysts will have bolstered their resumes and technical interview skills. This course offers a free retake so students can refresh the material. It also includes one-on-one mentoring sessions.

This 1-week data analytics course provides a deep-dive into using Python for data analysis. Students will get comfortable with the basics of Python programming and start working with critical data analysis libraries like Numpy, Pandas, and Matplotlib to perform data analysis and create data visualizations. This 35 hour intensive is meant to quickly get beginners in Python up to speed on performing data analysis and visualization in Python.

Learn to problem solve, and effectively communicate, like an analyst. This course teaches you to use industry-standard tools to make ethical, data-driven decisions. Experience hands-on training to master SQL, Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, and Python – tools listed in virtually every data analytics job posting across industries.

This 24-week program gives students a comprehensive background in FinTech, covering topics such as Python programming, blockchain, advanced trading algorithms, and cryptocurrency. Students will create a professional portfolio to demonstrate their expertise to professional employers. Dedicated career services will support graduates as they look for their first job.

This Python for Finance Immersive course gives students a deep understanding of the use of Python for data extraction, analysis, and visualization. Throughout the 30-hour program, the students will work with NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib and other scientific libraries as they learn how to pull and process data. Students will graduate with hands-on experience working with Jupyter Notebook, having completed small projects using Python to analyze data. This program is open to beginners, with no requirement for experience in advanced mathematics or coding.

In just 12 hours, this Algorithmic Trading with Python course gives students the skills they need to build their own automated trading strategies. They will first learn how to use Python scripts to connect with an online trading brokerage before learning how to trade. Students will also learn to use algorithms to inform and drive investments while learning more about backtesting and exponential moving average strategies. Students will test their knowledge through the use of mock trades in Python.

Upskill and take your finance skills to the next level with this Python for Finance class. You'll learn to analyze large amounts of financial data using Python, create visualizations, and start using statistics for predictive modeling. 

In this course, students expand their Python programming skills into machine learning and algorithms that can independently learn patterns and make decisions. The course begins with linear and logistic regressions, the most time-tested and reliable tools for approaching a machine learning problem. Students then progress to algorithms with a different theoretical basis, such as k-nearest neighbors, decision trees, and random forest. This will bring important statistical concepts to the forefront, such as bias, variance, and overfitting. Participants also learn how to measure the accuracy of your models, as well as tips for choosing effective features and algorithms.

In this data science bootcamp, students will build programming skills and data analysis skills using Python. This course is open to beginners and is meant to get individuals up and running with Python programming and data science to generate insights from data. Topics covered include programming fundamentals, working with data frames, data analysis, data visualization, and statistical analysis. This course offers flexible scheduling options and a free retake for students to refresh the materials.

This machine learning course is meant for learners looking to master the concepts needed for machine learning. Students will learn how machine learning can be used for decision-making, the different machine learning techniques available, and how to tackle machine learning projects. The course covers various techniques in machine learning, including regression, classification, k-means, neural networks, and more.

This 18-hour Machine Learning & Automation for Finance course teaches advanced skills in machine learning in Python. Students in this course will develop advanced skills in the Python language, learn how to use object-oriented programming and regression models, and apply these concepts to a real world problem. They will also learn how to use Python to build predictive financial models and to create budgets that may be exported.

This course on data wrangling with Python offers a 3-day comprehensive introduction. The purpose of this course is to give an immersive foundation that equips students with the most critical data analysis tools. Students will learn how to work with NumPy, Pandas, and MatPlotLib to calculate descriptive statistics, work with alternative data sources, and scrape web pages. The course culminates with a real-life data wrangling project.

This financial modeling bootcamp is geared towards students or analysts in business or finance looking to gain skills in financial modeling. Participants will learn hands-on by building financial models in the course. This course covers DCF modeling, finding key financial information online, tying together financial statements, and creating LBO and M&A models.

This financial modeling course teaches the commonly-used valuation and modeling techniques. Students will learn fundamental Excel and finance skills needed for financial modeling, build a DCF model, create an M & A model, and make an LBO model.

In this advanced modeling course, students will focus on M&A and LBO analyses. Students will learn key accounting and finance concepts for each type of analysis as they build towards a full project analysis. This course features a mix of instructor teaching as well as project work building an M&A model as well as an LBO model.

Python + Data Science Bootcamp teaches full-stack web development and data science using Python in 10 weeks. If you're accepted to this program, there is three weeks of prework you'll have to complete before starting the program. The program covers HTML/CSS, JavaScript, APIs, frameworks, and more to build front-end applications. After you've learned front-end development, you'll transition to Python and learn its data science packages. In the end, you'll combine your knowledge and create a capstone project to showcase to potential employers.

This Python and machine learning course is a 2-day bootcamp designed for individuals with some familiarity with Python programming looking to advance their skill set. In this hands-on bootcamp, students will learn how to use some Python data science libraries and various machine learning techniques. Day one of the bootcamp focuses on introducing students to two data science libraries (NumPy and Pandas), best practices for preparing data, an intro to machine learning, and regression analysis. Day two starts off with cross validation and regularization of data, concludes with classification, and brings everything learned in days one and two together.

Perfect for programming beginners, this 6-hour Python for Automation course teaches the basics of web scraping with Python. This class will teach students how to use Python code to retrieve the data you want from websites. Using loops, students will be able to use these strategies to compile data from large numbers of pages with ease. Students can attend online or in person.

This SQL bootcamp is a beginner-friendly workshop designed for individuals with no prior knowledge of SQL who are eager to learn. In this hands-on workshop, students will learn the basics of SQL syntax and how databases are organized. Students in this course will also learn how to query data, aggregate data with statistical functions (SUM, AVG, COUNT, etc.), group data, and use conditional operators (=, <, >, etc.) to sort and filter data, and much more. Students will also learn when and how to use UNIONs and JOINs to merge data to spot trends and other insights.