Which Finance Training Format Is Right for Me?

If you wish to learn finance, you will find many options. If you have the time, you can take free short courses that suit your schedule or watch finance tutorials on YouTube, which you can pause and repeat. If you have more flexibility, consider taking a longer course for more in-depth training. This option is available in person or online. 

In-Person Finance Training

In-person training is a highly popular option for those looking to learn new skills. Students enjoy the supportive environment of learning among their peers and receiving face-to-face feedback and guidance from an in-person instructor. Another benefit of an in-person classroom is its ability to help students learn through direct participation with others. A side benefit of in-person learning is expanding your network as you make and develop new connections. One drawback to consider is the extra time you'll need to set aside to commute to and from class. 

If in-person learning is the best fit for you, Noble Desktop and other providers offer numerous in-person training options. Classes last from several hours to several weeks. You'll find many bootcamp and certificate program options focusing primarily on finance. Classes range from real estate finance to FinTech. Noble offers a great FinTech Bootcamp, a Financial Analyst Training Program, and a Financial Modeling Bootcamp.

Live Online Finance Training

Virtual training is a popular alternative to in-person courses for many reasons. The online format allows students flexibility in where they choose to learn that in-person training does not. You can take classes from the comfort of your couch, or anywhere you prefer. This virtual learning route is especially attractive for those looking to avoid a classroom commute and people residing in areas that do not have in-person options. A few drawbacks to this learning style are that some students find a home environment too distracting to learn, and they feel they need in-person interaction to thrive. 

If you find online learning fits your learning style, Noble Desktop and other course providers offer numerous live online finance classes. A number of these courses provide in-person and online instruction options. Many of the Noble Desktop courses take place at its Madison Avenue campus in New York City, though you can also take these courses online from wherever you choose.

• Financial Analyst Training Program - Noble Desktop’s Financial Analysis Training Program is a seven-day bootcamp where knowledge of finance or accounting is helpful but not required. In this bootcamp, you'll learn core Excel skills, Advanced Excel for financial modeling, and corporate finance. 

• Financial Modeling Bootcamp - Noble's Financial Modeling Bootcamp is an intensive financial modeling class where you'll learn finance and accounting concepts and skills. During the class, your Excel skills will grow from beginner to advanced. For this course, prior financial knowledge helps, but it is not required. Please see the full course listing for details on prerequisites or their equivalent.

• Python for Finance Bootcamp - This bootcamp by Noble Desktop is designed for Risk Managers, Portfolio Managers, Financial Analysts, other finance professionals, and anyone looking to start a career in finance technology and data analysis. You will learn the major Python financial libraries to gather and manipulate financial data. You will also learn to apply statistical measures like linear regression to financial uses such as stock prices. Please see the complete course listing for information on prerequisites.

Another finance-related course to consider is Noble Desktop’s FinTech Bootcamp.