Congratulations to the Largest-Ever Cohort of CQF Graduates
We are proud to celebrate a landmark moment for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), as our latest and largest-ever cohort graduates from the program.
The newest group of CQF graduates has successfully completed the globally recognized professional qualification in quantitative finance and machine learning, joining a community of professionals who have achieved the CQF worldwide.
A Record-Breaking CQF Cohort
This graduation marks an exciting milestone for the CQF, with more professionals graduating together than in any previous cohort.
Completing the CQF is a significant achievement. Designed to be undertaken alongside a full-time career, the program requires delegates to apply themselves to an intensive, practical curriculum spanning advanced quantitative finance and machine learning techniques - from stochastic calculus and derivatives pricing to risk management, data science and machine learning.
Reaching graduation reflects not only their technical achievement, but also the commitment, ambition, and determination they have demonstrated throughout their CQF journey.
We are incredibly proud to welcome them to the CQF alumni community.
Celebrating Outstanding Achievement
A special congratulations goes to this cohort's award winners:
- First in Class Award, awarded for the highest overall score: Siyao He
- Wilmott Award, awarded for the highest score on the optional exam: Yan Liu
- Institute Award, awarded for the best final project: Eddy Zavaleta
These awards recognize exceptional achievement across the program and represent an outstanding accomplishment by each recipient.
Joining the Global CQF Community
Graduation marks an important achievement, but it is not the end of the CQF journey.
As CQF alumni, graduates become part of a global professional community and retain permanent access to our ever-expanding Lifelong Learning library, which includes masterclasses, industry talks, and the latest CQF program materials. This ongoing access allows graduates to continue developing their knowledge as quantitative finance and financial markets evolve.
Everyone at the CQF Institute, Fitch Learning, and Wilmott congratulates our latest graduates on this outstanding achievement and wishes them every success in the next stage of their careers.
About the CQF
The Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) is a globally recognized qualification designed to equip finance professionals with advanced quantitative expertise for today's financial markets. Delivered online and part-time, the program is structured to fit around full-time employment.
The curriculum combines academic depth with practical application and is regularly updated in collaboration with senior alumni and faculty to remain aligned with industry needs. Participants learn from experienced industry practitioners and apply models and techniques throughout the program to ensure they can apply their new skillset to real-wolrd scenarios.
Whether you are a quant analyst, data scientist, trader, risk manager, portfolio manager or quant developer, the CQF provides the quantitative tools and knowledge to support continued career progression in today’s financial markets.
Frequently asked questions
What happens after you graduate from the CQF?
After completing the CQF, graduates join the global CQF alumni community and retain permanent access to Lifelong Learning, helping them continue to develop their skills and stay up to date with the latest thinking in quantitative finance and machine learning for the rest of their careers (at no additional cost).
What does it take to complete the CQF?
The CQF is a practical, part-time program designed to be completed alongside a full-time career. Delegates develop advanced knowledge across areas including quantitative finance, derivatives, risk management, data science and machine learning, applying what they learn through modular exams (at the ends of modules two, three, and four) and a practical final project.
When does the next CQF program start?
The CQF runs twice a year - starting every January and June, giving professionals the opportunity to develop advanced quantitative skills without stepping away from their careers. Apply to join the next cohort here.
