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25 Best Derivatives Courses Online

We compared 25 Derivatives courses currently listed on edX, Udemy and Coursera, priced from $19.99 to $1,290.60. 23 of them teach the subject directly and 2 are built around a certification exam. 8 come from a named university or institution, including New York Institute of Finance, Columbia University and University of Colorado Boulder. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $1,290.60
Providers
edX, Udemy, Coursera
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, Udemy, Coursera, matched to "derivatives" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $1,290.60, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Derivatives

    Offered by New York Institute of Finance

    The 'Derivatives' course focuses on understanding financial derivatives, which are financial instruments whose value is derived from other assets. Through this course, participants will explore various types of derivativ...

    $1,290.60
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    CFA Level 1 - Derivatives

    Derivatives are financial instruments that derive their value from the performance of an underlying asset, such as a stock, bond, commodity, currency, or interest rate. Derivatives can be used for hedging, speculation, o...

    $19.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Level I CFA® Prep Course (2023) - Derivatives

    Bestselling and Highest Rated CFA® courses on Udemy!When selecting a CFA  prep course, make sure that it has been updated to the latest curriculum. All PrepNuggets courses have been updated to the latest 2023 CFA Level I...

    $49.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera Certificate

    Derivatives Trading & Risk Management

    Offered by EDUCBA

    Master derivatives trading, options strategies, futures, swaps, and forex risk management with practical, market-focused learning. Build the skills to analyze financial derivatives, price options, design trading strategi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Derivatives Trading and Hedging Strategies

    Offered by EDUCBA

    Learn how to analyze derivative instruments, apply options trading strategies, and use hedging techniques to manage financial risk effectively in dynamic financial markets. This course provides practical knowledge of der...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Options, Futures and other Derivatives - Incl CFA Level 1

    This course covers financial derivatives. The course covers key topics such as the payoffs and profits from those derivatives and their usefuleness for both speculation and for hedging. The course is useful in several co...

    $19.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    edX Certificate University-backed

    Derivatives Professional Certificate Examination

    Offered by New York Institute of Finance

    Complete the required exam to earn your professional certificate in Derivatives from the New York Institute of Finance.

  8. 8
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Measuring Risk: Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives and FX

    Offered by New York Institute of Finance

    Understand how to describe the various approaches utilized for determining value at risk.

  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Basic Math: Derivatives

    Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València

    This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of differential calculus. It is designed for students in their early university years who require a solid grounding in mathematics. The primary...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Derivatives, Futures, Swaps, and Options

    Offered by New York Institute of Finance

    Learn about Derivatives, Futures, Swaps, and Options

  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Math Fundamentals: Derivatives

    Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València

    Basic course on functions and their derivatives, including their applications to problem solving.

    $29.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Derivatives Fundamentals

    Offered by CFI Education

    Learn the basics of forward, futures, options, and swap contracts.

    $133.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Certification prep

    Derivatives for Level 1 CFA® Exam

          A derivative is a financial instrument whose value depends on the value of some underlying asset. There are a number of different assets that may serve as underlying assets for derivatives, for examp...

    $44.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep

    CFA Derivatives - Smart Tips To Pass Your Level 2 CFA Exam

    Get instant access to a CFA Level 2 Derivatives Workbook as well as Derivatives worksheets for the lessons so you can follow along, download and keep for referenceIntroduce yourself to our community of CFA and...

    $19.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Economics of Money and Banking

    Offered by Columbia University

    The last three or four decades have seen a remarkable evolution in the institutions that comprise the modern monetary system. The financial crisis of 2007-2009 is a wakeup call that we need a similar evolution in the ana...

    $49.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    Are you interested in Data Science but lack the math background for it? Has math always been a tough subject that you tend to avoid? This course will teach you the most fundamental Calculus concepts that you will need fo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Differential Calculus Fundamentals

    Offered by University of Huddersfield

    Master the essential concepts of differential calculus and develop expertise in analyzing rates of change and solving optimization problems. In this comprehensive course, you'll learn to calculate derivatives from first...

    $49.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Machine Learning for Trading

    Offered by Google Cloud & New York Institute of Finance

    This 3-course Specialization from Google Cloud and New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) is for finance professionals, including but not limited to hedge fund traders, analysts, day traders, those involved in investment m...

    $49.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Calculus

    Offered by The University of Sydney

    The focus and themes of the Introduction to Calculus course address the most important foundations for applications of mathematics in science, engineering and commerce. The course emphasises the key ideas and historical...

    $49.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag

    Offered by University of Zurich

    Durch den MOOC „Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag“ erlangen Sie ein Basiswissen für bewusste und korrekte finanzielle Entscheidungen im Alltag. Sie eignen sich konkrete Werkzeuge an, die Ihnen helfen können, bessere All...

    $49.00
    listed price
  21. 21
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Mastering Calculus

    Offered by Delft University of Technology

    In this course, you'll learn the essential concepts and principles of calculus, providing a strong foundation for further studies in mathematics and science. The focus will be on understanding real-world applications of...

    $297.00
    listed price
  22. 22
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Science and Engineering Prep: Pre-university Calculus and Physics.

    Offered by Delft University of Technology

    This course is designed to help you build a solid foundation in both calculus and physics, crucial subjects for anyone planning to pursue a career in engineering or the sciences. You'll explore key concepts and problem-s...

    $98.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy Certificate

    Level I - FINANCIAL ANALYST - Exams in 2026

    Overview of level 1 Exam FINANCIAL ANALYSTThe Level 1 exam is an introduction to 10 broad topics of investment analysis and ethics, building a solid foundation of your finance knowledge for Level 2 and 3.The exams are no...

    $19.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    CFA Quantitative Methods: 20 Practice Problems Explained

    Struggling to connect CFA formulas with how they actually show up on the exam? This course gives you 20 fully worked, exam-style practice questions covering the core Quantitative Methods, Fixed Income, and Derivatives to...

    $69.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    FRM Part 1 - Book 3 - Financial Markets and Products (1/2)

    In this course, Prof. James Forgan, PhD, summarizes the first 10 chapters from the Financial Markets and Products book so you can learn or review all of the important concepts for your FRM part 1 exam. James Forjan has t...

    $24.99
    listed price

Best Derivatives Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Derivatives edX New York Institute of Finance $1,290.60 View →
2 CFA Level 1 - Derivatives Udemy $19.99 View →
3 Level I CFA® Prep Course (2023) - Derivatives Udemy $49.99 View →
4 Derivatives Trading & Risk Management Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
5 Derivatives Trading and Hedging Strategies Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
6 Options, Futures and other Derivatives - Incl CFA Level 1 Udemy $19.99 View →
7 Derivatives Professional Certificate Examination edX New York Institute of Finance View →
8 Measuring Risk: Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives and FX edX New York Institute of Finance View →
9 Basic Math: Derivatives Coursera Universitat Politècnica de València $49.00 View →
10 Derivatives, Futures, Swaps, and Options edX New York Institute of Finance View →
11 Math Fundamentals: Derivatives edX Universitat Politècnica de València $29.00 View →
12 Derivatives Fundamentals edX CFI Education $133.00 View →
13 Derivatives for Level 1 CFA® Exam Udemy $44.99 View →
14 CFA Derivatives - Smart Tips To Pass Your Level 2 CFA Exam Udemy $19.99 View →
15 Economics of Money and Banking Coursera Columbia University $49.00 View →
16 Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
17 Differential Calculus Fundamentals Coursera University of Huddersfield $49.00 View →
18 Machine Learning for Trading Coursera Google Cloud & New York Institute of Finance $49.00 View →
19 Introduction to Calculus Coursera The University of Sydney $49.00 View →
20 Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag Coursera University of Zurich $49.00 View →
21 Mastering Calculus edX Delft University of Technology $297.00 View →
22 Science and Engineering Prep: Pre-university Calculus and Physics. edX Delft University of Technology $98.99 View →
23 Level I - FINANCIAL ANALYST - Exams in 2026 Udemy $19.99 View →
24 CFA Quantitative Methods: 20 Practice Problems Explained Udemy $69.99 View →
25 FRM Part 1 - Book 3 - Financial Markets and Products (1/2) Udemy $24.99 View →

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