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Become a Quant: Algorithmic Trading with Python and AI (Udemy.com)

Build, Backtest, and Live-Trade Trading Bots for Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, and Crypto on QuantConnect

Created by: TradingBotsSimplified Academy

Last updated September 2026

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What you will learn

  • Multi-Asset: Build trading bots for stocks, options, futures, forex, and crypto!
  • Machine Learning: Build Random Forest and XGBoost models to analyze market data and integrate them into your trading bots!
  • Algorithm Structure: Learn every component of a trading bot from position sizing and risk management to order handling!
  • Generative AI: Create advanced functionalities using AI!
  • Complex Asset Classes: Learn contract expiry management for options and futures, plus learn to handle options Greeks!
  • Sophisticated Functionalities: Learn to code advanced tools like market scanners, news sentiment analysis, and scheduled events!
  • Live-Trading Deployment: Learn to deploy, monitor, and manage trading bots in live markets!
  • Backtesting: Learn to backtest trading strategies using real-world historical market data!

How it compares

Against the other 376 rated Udemy courses in Finance & Accounting on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 47% of them
  • Reviews959#120 of 377 by number of reviews
  • Length18.1 hourslonger than 87% of them
  • Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 95% of them

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Course Description

Welcome to Become a Quant: Algorithmic Trading with Python and AI!


Why this course:

  • Start Instantly, Even with Zero Coding Skills — Skip the steep learning curve and build trading bots from scratch—no prior programming experience needed

  • Everything You Need in One Place — Build trading bots for stocks, options, futures, forex, and crypto—no need to piece together multiple resources

  • Curated Learning from a Trusted Trading Bot Brand — Learn from a Top-Rated Fiverr Pro Agency trusted by clients worldwide for trading bot development, backed by hundreds of five-star reviews

  • Build Smarter with AI — Use AI as your coding co-pilot to develop powerful features with ease

  • Trade Smarter with Machine Learning — Forecast prices using real-world machine learning models like Random Forest and XGBoost—gain a data-driven edge

  • From Backtesting to Live Trading — Learn the required resources for live trading and how to export real-world trading signals


What you'll build:

  • Stock Trading Bot Foundation — Build stock trading bots to master the core algorithmic trading framework—so you can expand to other asset classes

  • Advanced Asset-Class Trading Bots — Build complex trading bots for options, futures, forex, and crypto—so you can handle asset-specific mechanics across markets

  • Machine-Learning Modules — Train and deploy Random Forest and XGBoost models—so you generate more powerful, data-driven signals for your trading bot

  • Pro-Grade Extras — Build market scanners, perform financial-statement and sentiment analysis, and explore cutting-edge features for building trading bots


What you'll learn:

  • Master Python Essentials — Skip the fluff; learn only the syntax and libraries needed to build trading bots

  • Code Smarter with AI — Build powerful features in minutes with an AI copilot

  • Deploy ML Forecasts — Engineer and train Random Forest and XGBoost models, then integrate predictions into your trading bot

  • Complete Data Management — Stream data feeds, design data structures, and tap into alternative data sources for building trading bots

  • Complete Trading Logic — Master portfolio management, risk management, and scheduled events for end-to-end trading automation

  • Backtest with Depth — Access decades of historical data and pro-level performance reports in QuantConnect

  • Options and Futures Logistics — Manage expiries, Greeks, and margin to control risk effectively

  • Craft an Indicator Playbook — Combine multiple indicators for robust entry and exit signals

  • Live-Trading Operations — Required resources, signal export methods, and performance considerations for real markets


What you'll get:

  • Practice Actively — Quizzes and coding exercises lock concepts in place

  • Enjoy Lifetime Access — Buy once, learn forever!

  • Grab the Source — Download all slides and full example code files


Still thinking?

  • Watch Day 2's lecture for free, see a successful backtest, and judge for yourself!


Enroll now to start building your very own trading bots with Python, AI, machine learning, and QuantConnect—today!

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Instructor Details

TradingBotsSimplified Academy

TradingBotsSimplified explores interesting strategies and helps traders and investors turn ideas into trading bots.


We’ve created one of Udemy’s bestselling courses on algorithmic trading, helping thousands of students worldwide learn to build, backtest, and deploy automated trading systems.


As one of Fiverr’s top agencies focused on trading bot development, we’ve developed automated trading systems for hundreds of clients globally and earned hundreds of 5-star reviews. Our attention to detail and commitment to clients have also earned us Fiverr Pro status and the prestigious Top Rated Seller badge.


We’re always working on interesting projects, including AI-powered breaking news alerts and morning briefings. Explore our latest work, connect with other traders, and learn more through our Discord community and website.

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4.5

959 ratings on Udemy

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By Hilla Pedramparsi on 8/25/2026

Good coverage of the key capabilities of the QuantConnect. The instructor is using a good examples to convery the message.

By Udemy User on 7/9/2026

It started very good, but later in the quantconnect section is pretty average with examples that are not updated according to the quantconnect docs

By Tarik Takhi on 5/6/2026

Very knowledgeable and answers questions fast. As a teacher myself, I can say that he truly cares that you learn something valuable.

By Al Gray on 3/28/2026

So far, so good. The instruction are clear, concise, and broken down into bite size chunks so it is easily consumed on a daily basis.

By MIchael Matovina on 3/18/2026

Quantconnect and Pythontutor behave differently for me than they do in the instruction video. This is frustrating and I have to look for solutions outside of the course with ChatGPT.

By Yosh Noro on 1/12/2026

No comparison compared to the incompetent and outdated tutorials at QuantConnect. The free tutorials at QuantConnect were so bad, it made me lose trust in the QuantConnect platform. I am glad I bought this. Up to date in 2025, this instructor is excellent! Max rating I can give!

By Randall Scarberry on 12/15/2025

I was already fairly experienced with python, so I ended up skipping over the python essentials portions. Thought some of the commenting was unnecessary, such as # Import datetime above the line, import datetime. Really good course, though.

By Mark Daniels on 11/3/2025

I appreciate the hard work and time tha went into the course. I also really appreciate tutors honesty when he forgot something or does not know something. This is a brilliant spring board to get into technical analysis of markets and stock. It helped me build a bot I'm using for research, and to test some of my own wild economic theories.

By Jerry Soh on 10/29/2025

As a middle age person with limited programming skills, this course has been great and a great investment. Step by step with clear instructions. Really enjoyed it and I can see the instructor had put in a lot of effort on his part as compared to other courses that don't explain in details and just rambling on. No regrets buying this course. Hats off to Li Cheng!

By Chidolue Nnamdi on 10/26/2025

I appreciate how up to date this course has been. He also breaks everything down and makes it look really simple. Out of every course I've bought on Udemy, this is the only one I have over-benefitted from. Thanks man. Really appreciate.

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Overall Score : 90 / 100