What is the CQF?
The Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) is the world's leading master's-level professional qualification in quant finance.
With over 22 years of shaping quant careers and 11,500+ alumni and current delegates from more than 90 countries, the CQF will teach you the practical quant finance and machine learning skills you need to take your career to new heights.
View the video to learn more about the CQF program.
The CQF program at a glance:
Master's-level program
Studied online and part-time, over six months
Taught by world-renowned practitioners
Lifelong Learning for continuous development
Latest quant and machine learning skills
Access to Careers Service
Careers transforming qualification
Two cohorts per year: January and June
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CQF Program Overview
The CQF can be broken into three phases: preparation, qualification, and Lifelong Learning.
- Preparation: Online primers will help you refresh your skills before the program starts.
- Qualification: Six core modules and two advanced electives, studied over six months.
- Lifelong Learning: Stay updated in quant finance with our ever-expanding library.
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Assessment
To gain the CQF qualification, you complete three exams and a final capstone project, applying what you have learnt to real-world industry scenarios.
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Study Materials and Assistance
Learning Resources: Enjoy 24/7 Learning Portal and CQF App access, and watch program lectures live online and on demand.
Study Support: Benefit from comprehensive faculty support, including Q&A sessions, tutorials, Python labs, math drop-in clinics, project workshops, and a dedicated supervisor for your success.
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Careers Service
Access tailored career support, exclusive job, and resume clinics. Engage with industry leaders at career events and expand your network as a part of the CQF Institute.
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The CQF Institute
Join the CQF Institute, the global quant finance membership organization and the awarding body for the CQF program, to boost your quantitative finance career through CPD-accredited events, exclusive educational content, and career resources.
Expand your network at global and regional events with peers, leaders, and CQF alumni, forging connections to advance your career.
Alumni Benefits
Gaining the prestigious CQF qualification is a significant achievement and a passport to a successful career in quant finance, but your access to learning does not stop once you have qualified.
