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7city – Certificate in Quantitative Finance
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Programme Type
Part Time Classroom -
School – 7city Learning
Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF)
7city Learning is a global financial services training
Part Time Distance learning -
Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF)
company providing leading edge solutions for financial
and professional skills training. Based in London
Specialism by Function:
and New York we provide training to over 20,000
Risk Management, Quantitative Analysis,
Derivatives, IT, Trading.
people a year. We are at the forefront of learning and
development and acknowledged for our innovative
Course Information
approach and level of professional service. This is
Start dates
January
reflected by our Virgin Fast Track 100 status and CPD
June
accreditations by numerous industry bodies including
Programme Duration
the Securities & Investment Institute & CFA Institute Flexible Study Options
6 months Due to the provision of live interactive webcasts,
What is the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF)? classroom recordings and online access individuals can
Programme Tuition Fee – Full Package
Part Time - Classroom
The CQF is a globally recognised qualification, study from anywhere in the world. If you are unable to
£11,950 (+ VAT) designed and led by industry expert Dr Paul Wilmott. attend an evening class, you are still able to access
Launched in 2003, the CQF provides high-level training the classroom recording and live webcasts, which
Part Time - Distance Learning
£9,950 (+ VAT)
for individuals in derivatives and risk management. also comes complete with the lectures notes. Distance
The CQF is a 6 month, part time, intensive program, learners have access to exactly the same resources as
Entry Requirements
A strong scientific/mathematical background or
consisting of evening lectures, discussions and those individuals sat in the classroom.
experience working in finance related areas workshops (available both in the classroom and as
distance learning) teamed with our unique on-line CQF Alumni
Specialisation
Risk Management, Quantitative Analysis,
learning resources. The CQF comprises 6 modules and All CQF students automatically gain access to the
Derivatives, IT, Trading.
is assessed by 5 exams and one project. CQF Alumni site. The CQF Alumni is a continually
Application fee/deposit:
expanding worldwide network of contacts, who network
No application fee / deposit of £900/$1,750 CQF Faculty Led by Dr Paul Wilmott through a range of events and publications. Designed
required to secure the place
The CQF is led by Dr Paul Wilmott, who is for continual learning after you have completed CQF,
Contact
internationally renowned as a leading expert in the the CQF Alumni provides a contact directory and
Paul Shaw - Admissions Director
world of Quantitative Finance. As well as extensive dedicated website.
Claire Davies - Program Manager.
quantitative finance consulting experience with leading
Tel + 44 (0)20 7496 8600
US and European financial institutions he has also Continual education is paramount in the world of
Email
cqf@7city.com
Website
www.7city.com
written over 100 articles in mathematical and finance mathematical finance; the CQF Alumni delivers regular
journals and several internationally acclaimed books on classes on both technical and topical issues, building
Open Evenings
mathematical modeling and derivatives. All members up an extensive knowledge library which is constantly
London 6th March
New York Midtown 11th March
of our faculty make up a highly acclaimed team of being updated. This means Alumni can maintain and
New York Downtown 12th March
leading academics and practitioners specialised in the further their professional development, keeping their
Toronto 13th march
Rykjavik 8th April
field of Quantitative Finance. knowledge and skills at the forefront of their field.
London 24th April
Athens 8th May
Chicago 12th May
CQF v MBA Excellent Career Opportunities
San Francisco 13th May The CQF is highly specific to the world of quantitative The demand for employees with strong quantitative
London 10th June
finance, providing the perfect qualification for those skills in financial institutions has never been greater.
To book your place please visit individuals who want a short sharp introduction The CQF is recognized by both delegates and employers
www.7city.com/cqf
into this field. Due to the structure of the CQF, it is around the world as a high quality program that can give
How to Apply?
specifically designed towards those individuals who do the competitive advantage that opens up superb career
Apply online at
www.7city.com/cqfapply
not want to give up work in order to study. opportunities in increasingly global financial markets.
Many delegates use the CQF as a stepping-stone in
their career paths, while others view it as a chance to
enhance their skills in their current position.
Student Profile
Kashif Rashid The delivery of lectures is very good, the pace is
SLB Boston Research fast and the faculty is outstanding, including invited
speakers of renown. The workload is demanding,
I completed the CQF as especially with a job unrelated to the financial discipline
a distance learner a short and a strong mathematical background is certainly a
while back. I opted for pre-requisite. From experience, one of the most useful
this mode of delivery due to my location outside of and rewarding experiences is continued access to
London and additionally the time constraints imposed course material, additional topical seminars and other
by my job. This is also the reason why I chose the reference materials. This provides the means to stay
CQF. I wanted to gain a strong appreciation of financial current and review old topics as and when necessary.
modelling in the shortest time possible. The course not
only provided this, but also showed the application of I thoroughly recommend the CQF to anyone
the theory in a practical manner. seeking a short sharp intensive course to bring them
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