3. Basics of Python for Finance

Module Description

Module 3: Basics of Python for Finance introduces participants to Python programming with a focus on financial applications. The module covers the fundamentals of Python syntax, variables, data types, and operators, as well as core programming concepts such as loops, conditionals, functions, and modules. Participants will also learn how to use Python for financial data analysis by exploring libraries like Pandas and NumPy for reading and manipulating financial data. Hands-on exercises will reinforce these concepts, allowing participants to write basic Python scripts and perform simple data analysis tasks relevant to finance.