The Quantitative Developer Certificate (QDC) - Module 5: Designing algorithmic trading applications

The Quantitative Developer Certificate (QDC) - Module 5: Designing algorithmic trading applications

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: 8+ 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 5

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 5: Designing algorithmic trading applications: 8 hours 45 minutes

STATE-OF-THE-ART CONTENT


QDC Lecture 18 (Module 5): The hardware of electronic trading by Paul Bilokon: 2 hours 5 minutes

  • The hardware of electronic trading – Slides
  • The hardware of electronic trading – Forum

QDC Lecture 19 (Module 5): The networking of electronic trading by Paul Bilokon: 1 hour 50 minutes

  • The networking of electronic trading – Slides
  • The networking of electronic trading – Forum

QDC Lecture 20 (Module 5): Low-latency programming by Paul Bilokon: 1 hour 45 minutes

  • Low-latency programming – Slides
  • Low-latency programming – Forum

QDC Lecture 21 (Module 5): Event-driven architecture by Paul Bilokon: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Event-driven architecture – Slides
  • Event-driven architecture - Forum

QDC Lecture 22 (Module 5):The workflow of a trading platform by Paul Bilokon: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • The workflow of a trading platform - Slides
  • The workflow of a trading platform - Forum

Module 5 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