The Quantitative Developer Certificate (QDC) - Module 2: Databases in finance – Kdb+/q

The Quantitative Developer Certificate (QDC) - Module 2: Databases in finance – Kdb+/q

Self-paced online learning

  • Progress through the module independently at your own pace.
  • Enjoy maximum flexibility to fit your own schedule, with no set deadlines to follow.
  • Access the module tests when you are ready to implement the knowledge and skills you have acquired during the course of the programme.
  • Once purchased you will receive instant access to the whole module.

Duration:
📅 Self-Paced: 9+ lecture hours

Format:
💻 Online

Evaluation:
✔ Module Tests + Final Examination + Certificate (on completion of all 5 modules and final exam)

📆 Time Commitment:
Recorded lectures accessible any time. Take the QDC at your own pace. 

🕛 Self-paced Online:
Students will have the opportunity to apply what they learn in hands-on projects throughout the course.

📊 Certificate:
“Students are awarded the prestigious QDC Certificate from WBS Training.”

Cost: 
💳
  £395.00

Become the highly paid quantitative software development expert 

Banks, hedge funds and financial technology companies (fintechs) employ thousands of quantitative software development experts with salaries averaging $124,762 per year (approximately £100,000 or €115,000) as reported by Glassdoor, with salaries for senior practiotioners and managers extending into seven and eight figures. Not only are these jobs financially lucrative, they are intellectually challenging and stimulating, and highly regarded socially. Employers include Tower Research Capital, Citadel, Bloomberg L.P., and all the major bulge bracket investment banks.  

The QDC Self-Study Pack Module 2

Designed for students who need further flexibility, this self-study option contains all you need to prepare for the final QDC Module Tests and Final Examination. Build your QDC learning experience by passing individual modules. Once all 5 modules are complete you will be able to take the final examination. 

About the programme 

This course has been designed to empower individuals who work in or are seeking a career in quantitative finance. Throughout our unique QDC programme, candidates work with hands-on assignments to experience first-hand practical challenges in model development for derivative pricing and systematic trading. The QDC is a career-enhancing professional certificate, that can be taken worldwide. 

Module 2: Databases in finance – Kdb+/q: 9 hour 30 minutes

AN UNRIVALED TOOL FOR BIG DATA AND HIGH-FREQUENCY DATA


QDC Lecture 5 (Module 2): Overview of kdb+/q by Paul Bilokon: 1 hour 50 minutes

  • Installing kdb+/q - Slides
  • What is kdb+/q? – Slides
  • Variables, types, and operators - Slides (no solutions)
  • Overview of kdb+/q – Self Study Forum

QDC Lecture 6 (Module 2): Foundation of the q programming language by Paul Bilokon: 1 hour 36 minutes

  • Lists - Slides
  • Dictionaries - Slides 
  • Foundation of the q programming language – Forum

QDC Lecture 7 (Module 2): Working with tables by Paul Bilokon: 1 hour 50 minutes

  • Control Flow – Slides
  • Iterators  – Slides
  • q-sql - Slides
  • Working with tables – Forum

QDC Lecture 8 (Module 2): Kdb+/q for big data and machine learning by Paul Bilokon: 1 hour 45 minutes

  • q-sql - Slides
  • Big Data in kdb+/q - Slides
  • Parallelisation - Slides
  • Joins - Slides
  • kdb+/q for big data and machine learning – Forum

QDC Lecture 9 (Module 2): Kdb+/q in practice by Paul Bilokon: 2 hours

  • Big Data in kdb+/q - Slides
  • kdb+tick - Slides
  • kdb+/q in practice – Forum

Module 2 Test

QDC Mock Module Test (Please note that this is a mock test and your grade will NOT impact your actual results)

  • 5 questions.
  • 3 Attempts.
  • 20-minute time limit

£395.00