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“Finance is an increasingly sophisticated About the CQF........................................................................ 3
and competitive sector to work in and
the demand for education in quantitative
Your CQF journey.................................................................. 4
finance has never been greater. With a Diverse delegate profile........................................................ 6
focus on the practical implementation of
quantitative techniques, the Certificate in
CQF alumni community........................................................ 7
Quantitative Finance (CQF) is taught by Flexible program delivery..................................................... 8
leading practitioners and is designed to
help you advance in the financial landscape.
Preparation............................................................................... 9
Once you qualify, our ever-expanding CQF program content ........................................................10
Lifelong Learning library will support you
throughout your career.
Advanced electives..............................................................12
CQF Institute.........................................................................22
Founded by Dr. Paul Wilmott, the Certificate in Quantitative Finance program is now in its 16th year. Over
the years thousands of professionals from across the globe have joined the CQF program to help them master
practical, real-world financial engineering techniques and get ahead in their field.
Three optional primers – to refresh your mathematical, finance and programming skills ahead of the program.
Six modules and advanced electives – to give you the tools and skills needed to succeed in quant finance.
Lifelong Learning library – to keep up to date on the latest quant finance techniques throughout your career.
The CQF focuses on analyzing practical quant finance techniques used in the industry and is taught by leading
practitioners, ensuring that the skills you learn can be immediately put into practice. The program is constantly
evolving to reflect current employers’ needs and now features a new module on data science and machine
learning. Awarded by the CQF Institute, the program is delivered by Fitch Learning, a leading global training
company with centers in London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Chicago and Dubai.
Become qualified in quantitative finance Access our free Lifelong Learning library
• The CQF is a prestigious qualification that provides • CQF alumni gain access to our ever-expanding Lifelong
in-depth analysis of practical quantitative methods for Learning library with over 900 hours of extra lectures
financial markets. on the latest quantitative finance topics.
Develop career-enhancing skills Study part-time and online
• The program is a key career development tool for • The program is offered in January and June.
professionals from a rich diversity of backgrounds
• All lectures are streamed live online and are recorded,
and responsibilities who want to build their skills in
and made available on the CQF Learning Portal within
quantitative finance.
24 hours.
Specialize with our advanced electives • The CQF App allows delegates to download lectures
• We offer you the opportunity to choose from a range for offline viewing.
of electives in specialist areas.
• Once enrolled you will have access to our
Benefit from expert teaching Mathematics, Finance and Programming primers to
• The CQF faculty is a highly acclaimed team of help you get up to speed before the progam starts.
experts combining experienced practitioners Choose between two study options
and leading academics specializing in the field of
quantitative finance. • Full Program: complete the six modules and chosen
electives in six months.
Join our global alumni network
• Level I & Level II: complete the six modules and chosen
• CQF alumni benefit from a strong business community electives in two three-month levels. Levels can be
of more than 4500 quantitative professionals. taken in separate programs.
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Find out more about the CQF program Submit your application online at We offer three optional primers that are
by attending one of our live information www.cqf.com/apply. You will receive designed to help get you up to speed
sessions or global online webinars, a decision regarding your application ahead of the program.
where you can: within 48 hours.
Mathematics – Covers mathematical
• Meet members of the faculty Should you have any questions preliminaries used within quant finance.
• Discuss details about the program about the application process,
Programming – Introduces scientific
• Find out more about your career contact us at info@cqf.com or call
computing in Python to enable new
options +44 (0)845 072 7620.
users to begin implementing models.
Register for an information session at Finance – Introduces key concepts and
www.cqf.com asset classes needed for quant finance.
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Study options available to you: We invest in the future of our CQF alumni by offering a free
continuing professional development (CPD) program, called
Full Program – complete the program in six months
Lifelong Learning. It is designed to support you throughout
Level I & Level II – complete the program in two three- the whole of your career. Lifelong Learning consists of:
month levels
Lectures – A library of over 900 hours of lectures on every
Each module covers a different aspect of quantitative finance conceivable finance subject with regular new additions on
and consists of lectures and discussions. At the end of the latest topics and techniques being used in industry.
modules two, three and five, delegates take a written exam.
Masterclasses – Over 100 hours of additional material to help
At the end of module six delegates complete a practical
you delve deeper into subjects.
project, developing implementation skills, supported by their
choice of advanced electives. Certificate in Mathematical Methods (CM2) – An intensive
course of 51 recorded lectures (equivalent to more than the
Module One – Building Blocks of Quantitative Finance
first two years of a university mathematics degree).
Module Two – Quantitative Risk and Return
C++ – Over 70 hours of tuition across 28 recorded sessions
Module Three – Equities and Currencies covering the theory of design and translating pricing models
into working C++ code.
Module Four – Data Science and Machine Learning
Module Five – Fixed Income
Module Six – Credit Products and Risk
Advanced Electives – Choose two from a range of electives
Final Exam for Distinction (Optional) – The final three-hour
examination takes place in exam centers worldwide. Delegates
who score 80% or above receive a distinction grade.
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Diverse delegate profile
Background and occupation
CQF delegates come from a rich diversity of different backgrounds and responsibilities, bringing a
wealth of experience to the program.
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Occupation Background
Trading
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CQF alumni community
An influential network of quant professionals
The CQF alumni network is an exclusive global community, which consists of over 4500 quantitative finance
professionals in more than 90 countries.
Amit Marwaha
Previous qualifications: MBA Finance, The University of Texas at Austin
Current position: Equity Research Analyst, Fidelity Investments
“The CQF was a good way of improving my math while working at the same time. The CQF has definitely had an
impact on my job. It has given me the information, tools and the knowledge necessary to speak to clients and price
assets in an effective manner.“
Anuj Gupta
Previous qualifications: MPhil in Advanced Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge
Current position: Executive Director, Quantitative Research, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
“The CQF not only teaches you the mathematics underpinning the different financial models, it also highlights their
main assumptions and potential dangers. It has certainly helped me enhance my career aspirations while keeping
abreast with cutting-edge modeling developments.“
Elias-John Kies
Previous qualifications: HBBA, Business, Wilfrid Laurier University
Current position: Director of Data Analytics and Integration, Bloomberg
“I had a firm grasp on market fundamentals yet yearned for a deeper technical perspective to analyze the increasingly
complex capital markets. The CQF filled this gap perfectly. The value of the CQF increases every day as extra lectures
are continually added. I highly recommend the CQF to any serious investment professional.“
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Flexible program delivery
Two study options
The CQF program comprises six modules and advanced electives, which will need to be completed to obtain the
CQF qualification. You can start the program in either January or June. Dedicated to delivering flexible learning,
the CQF offers two study options so you can decide how take the program. Additionally, you have up to three
years to complete the CQF at no extra cost.
CQF LIFELONG
PREPARATION
QUALIFICATION LEARNING
LEVEL I
OPTIONAL
PRIMERS: CONTINUING
FULL
• MATHEMATICS + OR PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL
• PROGRAMMING DEVELOPMENT
• FINANCE
LEVEL II
Level I
Level I will give you an understanding of the essential tools needed in the industry. Access to the program preparation and the
CQF App are just some of the benefits you will receive. Upon completing this level, you will have an excellent knowledge of the
mathematical tools and concepts used in quant finance, covering areas of quantitative asset management and risk management,
progressing onto pricing of equities and currency derivatives.
Level II
Building on the key skills and knowledge of Level I, Level II will deepen your understanding and further your practical skills, leading
you to completion of the CQF. Level II provides the opportunity to complete an applied project as well as access to expansive
knowledge and topical information with Lifelong Learning. Through completion of Level II, your knowledge will cover data science
and machine learning, fixed-income products, interest rate modeling, and latest techniques used in credit modeling. You will also
have the opportunity to specialize by choosing advanced electives relevant to your current or future workplace.
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Preparation
Get ready with program primers
The CQF program begins with three optional primers in Mathematics, Programming and Finance. These primers
each include up to 12 hours of intensive training, should you need it. They have been designed to give you all the
preliminaries you need to know and to bring you up to speed ahead of the program.
Mathematics Primer
Covers mathematical preliminaries needed before Visual Basic for Applications
commencing the CQF program.
The Mathematics Primer is multi-faceted and
• Calculus includes Visual Basic for Applications, starting
• Differential Equations with the basics and working up to the more
complex features of VBA using Windows Excel.
• Linear Algebra
• Probability
• Statistics
Programming Primer
Presents the Python language in a scientific
framework to enable users to begin writing
numerical code.
• Python Syntax
• Standard Mathematical Functions
• SciPy and NumPy Libraries
• Good Programming Practices
• Documenting Code, Debugging
Finance Primer
Introduces key concepts and different asset classes
needed for the CQF program.
• Macro Economics
• Capital Markets Fundamentals
• Introduction to Money Markets
• Time Value of Money
• Introduction to Financial Assets
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CQF program content
Outlining the modules
The core program is made up of six modules and advanced electives. Modules two, three and five are
examined. At the end of module six all delegates have to complete a practical project and apply their theoretical
knowledge to real-world problems.
MODULE ONE
MODULE FOUR
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MODULE TWO MODULE THREE
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Advanced electives
Specialize in your field
The CQF program offers you the opportunity to specialize further by choosing from our range of
advanced electives, allowing you to develop your skills with your career objectives in mind.
For more information about advanced electives and to view the full outline, please visit
www.cqf.com/program.
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Behavioral Finance for Quants R for Quant Finance
This elective will equip delegates with the tools to identify R is a powerful statistical programming language,
key psychological pitfalls, use their mathematical skills to with numerous tricks up its sleeves making it an ideal
address these and build better financial models. environment to code quant finance and data analytics
applications.
• System 1 vs System 2
• Behavioral Biases; Heuristic Processes; Framing Effects • Install R and R Studio and Navigate to Unleash the
& Group Processes Power of R and Stay Organized
• Loss Aversion vs Risk Aversion; Loss Aversion; SP/A • Understand Data Structures and Data Types
Theory • Use Some of R’s Most Useful Functions
• Linearity and Nonlinearity • Write Your Own Scripts and Code
• Know How to Deal with Some of R’s “Loveable Quirks”
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Online learning resources
Study in your own time
The CQF is at the forefront of interactive online learning and is continually developing new methods and tools
as our global audience expands. Our comprehensive online learning portal gives permanent access to all of the
recorded lectures and program materials. We also offer a CQF App, which enables you to access learning
materials on iOS and Android devices.
CQF App
The CQF App demonstrates our dedication to deliver innovative
solutions for online learning.
The App can be downloaded onto any iOS or Android device
and gives access to the primer lectures and core lectures as the
program progresses.
Faculty Support
We are committed to your success and provide a range of
support throughout your studies.
• Weekly online problem classes
• Workshops
• Tutor helpdesk
• Live one-to-one interactive lecturer support
• Dedicated CQF forum
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Lifelong Learning
Continuing professional development throughout your career
Our free Lifelong Learning program for alumni contains a library of over 900 hours of lectures on every conceivable
finance subject. Delivered by some of the most eminent practitioners and academics, the content is ever expanding,
with additional lectures continually taking place. You will gain permanent access to CQF lectures and the entire
Lifelong Learning library, allowing you to further your professional development at no additional cost.
LECTURES MASTERCLASSES
• Largest component of Lifelong Learning • Delve deeper into specific subjects with one or
two-day courses delivered by experts such as
• Library of over 900 hours of lectures delivered
Dr. Paul Wilmott, Dr. Claudio Albanese, Dr. Wim
by eminent practitioners and academics
Schoutens
• Ever-expanding and up-to-date content
• Over 100 hours of recorded material
Lilan Li
Current position: Chief Model Risk Quant, Nordea
“Lifelong Learning is very important to me and the CQF is outstanding
compared to alternatives. I will continue learning from the masterclasses and
extra lectures because for me learning is key and I enjoy doing it all the time.”
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CQF faculty
World-renowned practitioners and academics
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Dr. Peter Jäckel Dr. Si-Yi Zhou
Peter is the founder and Managing Director of Si-Yi is an Associate Lecturer for the CQF. He
OTC Analytics. He received his DPhil in Physics teaches applied quantitative finance in volatility
from Oxford University in 1995. Peter migrated arbitrage, stochastic interest rate models and
into quantitative analysis and financial modeling credit derivative pricing and risk management.
in 1997 when he joined Nikko Securities. in Before joining Fitch Learning, Si-Yi worked as a
1998, he changed to NatWest, which later Senior Risk Analyst in a City of London-based
became part of the Royal Bank of Scotland consulting firm, providing constructive solutions
group. From 2004 to 2008, he was with ABN to leading banks and insurance companies. He
AMRO as Global Head of Credit, Hybrid, has worked on many projects in counterparty
Inflation, and Commodity Derivative Analytics. credit risk and market risk management.
Peter is the author of the book Monte Carlo
Methods in Finance (2002). Dr. Jon Gregory
Jon is an independent expert in counterparty
Dr. Alonso Peña credit risk and XVA related projects, and Senior
Alonso is SDA Professor at the SDA Bocconi Advisor at Solum Financial Ltd. He has worked
School of Management. He has worked as a on many aspects of credit risk in his career, being
Quantitative Analyst in the Structured Products previously with Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas
group for Thomson Reuters Risk and for and Citigroup. Amongst others, he is author
Unicredit Group in London and Milan. He holds a of the book Counterparty Credit Risk: The New
PhD from the University of Cambridge on finite Challenge for Global Financial Markets.
element analysis. He has lectured and supervised
students from the universities of Oxford,
Cambridge, Bergamo, Pavia, Castellanza and the
Politecnico di Milano. His area of expertise is the
pricing of financial derivatives.
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CQF ALUMNI PROFILE
Name: Stewart Button
Previous qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering with First-class Honors, University of Tasmania
Current position: Senior Quantitative Analyst/Developer – Algorithmic Trading and Risk Management,
Onyx Financial
The CQF has helped me look inside the world of financial markets, derivatives and
risk management systems to gain an insight which would not be possible through
practice alone. The program has given me the tools to price financial instruments and
systematically manage market and credit risk with confidence.
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Joining the program
What’s included and how to apply
Application steps
The application process comprises three simple stages. Should you have any questions about the application process,
email info@cqf.com or call +44 (0)845 072 7620.
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FAQs
Questions and answers
How do I begin my CQF studies? How long are the lectures, and what is
You start by applying online at cqf.com. Applying to the expected of me each week?
CQF is free. Once completed you will be contacted within 48 Each week there are two live lectures that typically run 2.5
hours by a member of our admissions team indicating your hours. You can either participate in the live webcast or watch
preliminary acceptance. You begin your program when you them at your own convenience using the CQF Learning Portal
submit your enrollment form and make your initial payment. or CQF App. We also recommend you allow approximately 10
hours of additional study a week.
How will I benefit from earning the CQF?
The Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) is the world’s How do I become CQF qualified?
largest professional qualification in quantitative finance. The You earn the CQF qualification by completing module
globally recognized program is designed to help you develop exams and submitting a final practical project. There is also
practical, market-ready skills you can apply today and in the option of sitting a comprehensive final examination for
the future. distinction. You may defer any, or all, of your examinations
to a later cohort. You have a three-year window to complete
How long is the program? the program.
You have up to three years to complete the CQF, at no
additional cost beyond your enrollment fees. What happens if I fail an exam?
The CQF program can be completed in six months. We are If you are struggling with a module contact us to receive
dedicated to flexibility and offer two study options: one-to-one support from a member of the CQF faculty. If you
fail one of your exams, the CQF faculty will meet to discuss
Full Program your options recommending that you either retake the
The program can be taken in full by completing the six examination or defer to the next program. There is no extra
modules and chosen electives in six months. cost to defer the CQF program.
or
Level I & Level II When does the program start?
The alternative option involves taking the CQF in two levels The program is delivered twice a year, commencing in January
of three months per level. Level I consists of the primers and and in June.
modules one to three. Level II consists of modules four to six,
advanced electives and Lifelong Learning. What are the admissions criteria for the CQF
program?
Do I have a sufficient math or technical
Our admissions team looks at the academic and professional
background to join the CQF?
background provided in your application form to determine
Delegates come to the CQF with a range of backgrounds your suitability for the program.
and experience. If you feel like your math is a bit “rusty” or
you don’t think you have the finance or programming skills How long will it take to receive a decision on
required for the CQF we offer Mathematics, Finance and
Programming primers. These optional primers are included in my application?
your enrollment fees and are designed to refresh your skills The CQF Admissions team will come back to you within 48
ahead of the program. hours indicating whether you have been granted preliminary
acceptance onto the program.
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What equipment do I need to view the How long will I have access to the recorded
lectures live or recorded? lectures?
You can view the live or recorded lectures using a computer Delegates have permanent access to the recorded lectures on
or mobile device with internet access. We recommend you the CQF Learning Portal.
have a minimum internet bandwidth of 1Mbps to ensure you
can view the content uninterrupted. Do you have questions you want to
ask us?
How do I participate in the lectures?
If you have more questions sign up to one of our information
All CQF lectures are broadcast live from our London training sessions online at cqf.com. Sessions consist of a one-hour
center, and are recorded and made available to all delegates presentation by the CQF Program Director followed by
on the CQF Learning Portal and the CQF App. a Q&A.
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CQF Institute
Educating the quantitative finance community
Promoting the highest standard in practical financial engineering, the Institute provides a platform for educating
and building the quantitative finance community around the globe. Part of Fitch Learning, the CQF Institute is the
awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance.
Since 2003, the CQF community has become the fastest-growing global network of professionals working in the
quant finance industry. The Institute organizes key industry events, including workshops and conferences, and is
an online resource for keeping its members up to date on the latest quant finance industry practices.
Societies
The CQF Institute has a growing number of active societies across the world available to its members. Societies offer an
opportunity to be part of a local community of quantitative finance professionals. With regular meet-ups and exclusive events
being held, societies provide a great chance to network and share ideas with like-minded people.
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The program was helpful because I was able to apply the theoretical
knowledge I had before to the practical problems you encounter in
real life. It gives you a broad spectrum of knowledge and you can apply
whatever is necessary to your current role.
Salvatore Stefanelli, CQF alumnus
Certificate in Quantitative Finance
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