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CQF Institute

The CQF Institute is the global quant finance-focused membership organization and serves as the awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), the world’s largest professional qualification in quantitative finance. The Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) will transform students' careers by equipping them with the quant finance and machine learning skills essential to success. Delivered online and part-time by industry leaders, they teach the practical implementation of current, real-world techniques students can immediately apply with confidence. With thousands of alumni in over 90 countries, the CQF is recognized by employers globally for developing graduates with a cutting-edge skillset. 

Professional membership demonstrates commitment to employers and provides students free access to a global network, industry insights, and employment opportunities to help them stand out and build connections before entering the workplace. 

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Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF)

The Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) is the largest professional qualification in quant finance, and is recognized by financial companies worldwide. Since its inception in 2003, the CQF has become the benchmark qualification for the financial services industry. Today, more than 9,000 alumni and current delegates working at the largest financial institutions in over 90 countries have chosen the CQF to further their career.

The need for quant finance expertise is ever-widening, so we've designed the CQF for ambitious professionals from a spectrum of backgrounds. CQF delegates come from a wide range of positions within the markets and a variety of academic backgrounds, including financeeconomicsbusinessengineering and the sciences.

The CQF is for anyone who wants an efficient and cost effective way to develop practical mastery of quant finance and machine learning, while also earning a globally recognized qualification. For more information, click here.