Professional Certificate Programs on edX

Corporate Finance

In the Professional Certificate program for Corporate Finance you will learn both the sound theoretical principles of finance and the practical environment in which financial decisions are made. This program which is based on the first year course taught in Columbia Business School’s MBA program is for those looking to advance their career in a range of professions, including investment banking, private equity, consulting, general management, and CFO track jobs within a corporation. The individual courses in this Professional Certificate program include:

• Introduction to Corporate Finance
• The Free Cash Flow Method for Firm Valuation
• Risk and Return and the Weighted Average Cost of Capital

Data Science for Executives

Data science is making us smarter and more innovative in so many ways. How does it all work? In this Certificate program you will gain insight into the latest data science tools and their application in finance, health care, product development, sales and more. Learn the foundations of statistical thinking, the power of machine learning, and enabling technologies for data science using real-world examples. The individual courses in this Professional Certificate program include:

• Machine Learning for Data Science and Analytics
• Enabling Technologies for Data Science and Analytics: The Internet of Things
• Statistical Thinking for Data Science and Analytics