This is the first of a kind course that teaches what the job of a quantitative analyst, developer or strat really is. There will be nearly no math in the course, but you will learn about the exact types of the quant jobs on the sell and buy-side, in consulting and in fintech, daily routines of different types of quants and their interaction among themselves and with other stakeholders, quant reports and other deliverables, quant library organization, the quant R&D process on the sell and buy-side and, finally, the skills that are really necessary beyond the technical ones and the career prospects. There is also a special section providing a very high-level view on the quant modelling for pricing, risk and trading strategy design. Sections on the organizational structure, quant job types and quant deliverables will be also useful for non-quants, including MBAs and CFA candidates.
Duration:
📅 Self-Paced: 50+ Lecture Hours
Format:
💻 Recorded Lectures Online. Instant access to all QDC lectures and supporting material.
Evaluation:
📊 Module Tests + Final Examination + Certificate
Time Commitment:
📆 Recorded lectures accessible any time. Take the QDC at your own pace. Up to 200 learning hours to complete.
Self-paced Online:
🕛 Students will have the opportunity to apply what they learn in hands-on projects throughout the course.
💳 Cost: £1695.00
Self-paced online learning
- Progress through the course independently at your own pace.
- Enjoy maximum flexibility to fit your own schedule, with no set deadlines to follow.
- Access the module tests and final examination 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 QDC.
FAQ: What is the difference between the live and self-paced courses? - The self-paced QDC offers instant access to the full cohort, and you take the course independently in your own time. The live course is taken weekly with structured lectures arriving on Monday and a follow up webinar the week after, the live course has a supporting faculty forum. Both scenarios have the same module tests to pass, final examination and on completion you will receive the QDC certificate and gain access to Alumni lifelong learning portal.
You will be able to receive up to 200 CPD points for completing this course
The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 as the independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
Industry-Focused Quantitative Development Training
The Quantitative Developer Certificate (QDC) is a six-month, industry-focused programme designed for professionals and aspiring quants seeking to enter or advance within the quantitative developer market.
The programme combines practical training in quantitative finance, software engineering, and financial markets, with hands-on projects in Python and C++. Participants learn directly from experienced quant and risk professionals through live online instruction, supported by recorded content, course materials, and a global learning community.
A High-Calibre Programme – Without the High Price Tag
The QDC delivers:
✅ Practical, job-focused training in quant development
✅ Hands-on coding projects in Python and C++
✅ Live instruction from seasoned quant and risk professionals
✅ Access to recordings, materials, and a vibrant learning community
✅ Flexible Payments: Start learning today – Pay in 3 separate Instalments.
Flexibility of online learning, designed for full-time professionals. Unlike expensive master’s programs or bootcamps that offer generic tech skills, the QDC targets the high-value niche of financial engineering and quant dev roles that are in demand across investment banks, hedge funds, fintechs, and asset managers.