Getting Started - Python for Finance

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Hey all!

I had a few questions on getting started in Python, specifically for finance.

Quick background: I have a passion for finance and the stock market (stock, options, futures) and have a bachelors in finance. I'm currently in the financial services industry as an investment consultant and am interested in learning Python to enhance my fascination for the stock market / trading as well as exploring a different career path in the finance industry that includes Python.

* I have no experience coding

1. What are good courses or videos (free or paid) to begin learning the basics?
2. What advice would you give someone just getting started?
3. For someone with a busy career, what would be a consistent schedule to learn and retain coding?
4. What are some career opportunities in finance that include Python?

Any feedback or advice would be appreciated!

[Larz60+]

1. What are good courses or videos (free or paid) to begin learning the basics?
   • Assuming you mean python, you can start by looking at this list: https://python-forum.io/Forum-Tutorials
     Then, for python in general, I like: https://interactivepython.org/runestone/...index.html
     and: https://www.python-course.eu/python3_course.php
     
2. What advice would you give someone just getting started?
   • You will find a method that you are comfortable with. Everyone's different. Myself, I like to learn by tackling a problem and searching for ways to solve pieces as they are encountered. That works for me, but not necessarily for you.
     
3. For someone with a busy career, what would be a consistent schedule to learn and retain coding?
   • This is for you to decide.
     
4. What are some career opportunities in finance that include Python?
   • Google is your friend here, search for something like: 'python finance opportunities'