Udemy
Machine Learning for Finance
Machine Learning for Finance is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in Machine Learning. It is structured in 7 modules with 7 stated learning outcomes. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.1/5 from 66 ratings on Udemy, with 481 enrolled.
Part of our Machine Learning courses collection, where we compare it against 20 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.1★ (66 reviews) |
| Learners | 481 |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
7 modulesThe 7-part outline Udemy publishes for this course.
Module 1 · Financial Data Understanding, EDA, and Feature Engineering
Module 2 · Predicting the FOREX Currencies by Building a Linear Model
Module 3 · Tree-Based Machine Learning Techniques for Stock Prediction
Module 4 · Artificial Neural Networks Basics and Intuition
Module 5 · Stock Price Prediction by Using Artificial Neural Networks
Module 6 · Modern Portfolio Theory and Techniques for Portfolio Management
Module 7 · Predicting Fraud in Financial Transactions by Using ANN classification
What learners rate it
Rated 4.1/5 by 66 learners on Udemy (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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4.1★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
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Common questions
Is Machine Learning for Finance free?
Yes. Udemy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Machine Learning for Finance come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
Is Machine Learning for Finance suitable for beginners?
Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Machine Learning for Finance cover?
It is organised into 7 modules, starting with Financial Data Understanding, EDA, and Feature Engineering and going on to Predicting the FOREX Currencies by Building a Linear Model, Tree-Based Machine Learning Techniques for Stock Prediction, Artificial Neural Networks Basics and Intuition, Stock Price Prediction by Using Artificial Neural Networks, among others. The full outline is on this page.