11 Best Derivatives Courses on edX
We compared 11 Derivatives courses currently listed on edX, priced from $29.00 to $1,290.60. 4 come from a named university or institution, including New York Institute of Finance, Delft University of Technology and Waseda University. 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
- 11
- Price range
- $29.00 – $1,290.60
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 11 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, 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 $29.00 to $1,290.60, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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Derivatives, Futures, Swaps, and Options
Offered by New York Institute of Finance
Learn about Derivatives, Futures, Swaps, and Options
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Math Fundamentals: Derivatives
Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València
Basic course on functions and their derivatives, including their applications to problem solving.
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edX MOOC / Non-creditDerivatives Fundamentals
Offered by CFI Education
Learn the basics of forward, futures, options, and swap contracts.
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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...
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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...
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The Black-Scholes Model: For Proprietary Trading
Offered by Waseda University
Learn how to use the Black-Scholes theory professionally. This money-making scheme is used proprietary fashion known to a limited community.
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MathTrackX: Differential Calculus
Offered by Adelaide University
Discover concepts and techniques relating to differential calculus and how they can be applied to solve real world problems.
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Swaps Fundamentals
Offered by New York Institute of Finance
Develop an understanding of the basic financial theories and concepts relevant to swaps.
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Best Derivatives Courses on edX compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Derivatives | edX | New York Institute of Finance | $1,290.60 | View → |
| 2 | Derivatives Professional Certificate Examination | edX | New York Institute of Finance | — | View → |
| 3 | Measuring Risk: Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives and FX | edX | New York Institute of Finance | — | View → |
| 4 | Derivatives, Futures, Swaps, and Options | edX | New York Institute of Finance | — | View → |
| 5 | Math Fundamentals: Derivatives | edX | Universitat Politècnica de València | $29.00 | View → |
| 6 | Derivatives Fundamentals | edX | CFI Education | $133.00 | View → |
| 7 | Mastering Calculus | edX | Delft University of Technology | $297.00 | View → |
| 8 | Science and Engineering Prep: Pre-university Calculus and Physics. | edX | Delft University of Technology | $98.99 | View → |
| 9 | The Black-Scholes Model: For Proprietary Trading | edX | Waseda University | $169.00 | View → |
| 10 | MathTrackX: Differential Calculus | edX | Adelaide University | $99.00 | View → |
| 11 | Swaps Fundamentals | edX | New York Institute of Finance | — | View → |
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 7 priced courses on this page run from $29.00 to $1,290.60, with the middle of the range around $133.00 — a spread of $1,261.60. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 4 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including New York Institute of Finance, Delft University of Technology and Waseda University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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