The CQF is the world's largest master’s level professional qualification in quant finance and machine learning. Renowned by leading financial organizations worldwide, the program is recognized as a pivotal qualification demonstrating expertise in industry-relevant quantitative finance and machine learning skills.

With a cutting-edge syllabus, practitioner-led faculty, and lifelong alumni benefits, the program offers unparalleled advantages for your career.

Watch the video to discover why the CQF has been chosen by thousands of professionals around the world. 

Why is the CQF the right qualification to help you advance in quant finance?

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A Cutting-Edge Syllabus 

The CQF program offers a practical syllabus that is reviewed every three months in consultation with senior industry practitioners and faculty. This ensures that the CPD certified curriculum incorporates the latest techniques demanded by the market.

This approach ensures delegates are equipped with skills that financial firms are looking for.

 

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A Practical Teaching Approach

The CQF teaching methodology uniquely combines theory and practical implementation for a balanced learning experience.

Delegates are taught the theory behind models, but also how to confidently assess, review, and implement those techniques to real scenarios found in industry. 

 

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World-Leading Faculty

Led by Dr. Paul Wilmott, the CQF faculty comprises leading practitioners such as Dr. Claus Huber, Dr. Jessica James, Dr. Peter Jaeckel, and others.

This provides delegates unique insights from industry leaders who leverage their experience to teach the assumptions, limitations, and practical use cases for each model and method covered on the program. 

 

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A Career-Long Partnership

The CQF is a career-long partnership. We believe that your learning should not stop when you graduate, so CQF alumni have permanent access to the ever-expanding Lifelong Learning library.

This unique resource includes additional masterclasses, talks, and the latest CQF qualification content, ensuring your skills stay competitive for the rest of your career at no additional cost.

 

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Flexibility

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Flexible Part-Time Format

The CQF is an online, part-time master's-level program that allows professionals to enhance their skills without needing to pause their careers.

This flexibility enables delegates pursue desired quant roles or excel in current positions while they are still studying, making the CQF ideal for professionals looking to advance in quant finance.

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Join A Global Membership Community

The CQF is awarded by the CQF Institute, the global membership organization for quant finance professionals around the world. This offers unique opportunities to attend events, learn, network with peers, and connect with industry experts.

As a CQF delegate, you will join a global community of alumni and members giving you the chance to build relationships that can support your progression.

 

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All-Inclusive Learning

Your CQF fees include everything you need to complete the program successfully. Once enrolled, there are no additional costs.

 

You will have access to primers, lectures, advanced electives, text books, exams, projects, portals, apps, support, Lifelong Learning, a year's subscription to Wilmott Magazine, and free CQF Institute membership.

 

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I chose the CQF because of the diversity of topics, the experience of the professors, the duration of the program, and the excellent fit with my current job requirements.

Julio Alberto Sánchez Trujillo

Executive Director - Head of Quantitative Models - BBVA

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