Certification in Machine Learning for Quantitative Finance
1-year advanced professional learning program
Next start:
September 21, 2026
Certification Info session & FAQs
You can ask all your questions during the next Info Session. You can also read the FAQs .
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference with the Quant Bootcamp?
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The Quant Bootcamp provides a quick, intense tour of the topics covered in greater depth in the Certification, covering the same topics as the Certification in only six days, rather than in seven courses.
Certification Quant Bootcamp Topics Advanced Data Science and Quant Finance Depth Detail Overview Format Seven courses One course, 4+2 days Audience STEM Master/PhD Quant-curious Commitment 80 hours (per course) 40 hours (total) Delivery Online Onsite/online - How long does it take to finish the whole Certification?
- 1 year
- What is the time commitment per course?
- ~10hrs/week
- How long does each course last?
- 6 weeks
- What are the prerequisites?
- Please see who the program is for.
- How can I prepare?
- The Mathematics, Finance, and Python Primers are a good way to prepare and are available on demand at all times.
- How do I get certified?
- You achieve Certification by successfully completing both Tracks - Machine Learning and Quantitative Finance - which consist of a total of 7 courses.
- What is the difference with a Master’s in Financial Engineering/Data Science?
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The Certification starts from and brings you to a higher level of mathematical proficiency than a master in those disciplines
Lab: unlike in master programs, all the study/practice materials are synced and constantly updated in the ARPM Lab: theory, case studies, code, slides, and more. All this will remain available for self up-skilling for life. - How are Statements of Completion and Certification related?
- Statements of Completion are issued for each of the 7 successfully completed courses, which together constitute the Certification.
- Certification vs. Master’s in Financial Engineering/Data Science?
- The Certification demonstrates a deeper understanding of the mathematical complexities of advanced statistics and quantitative finance than a master. Therefore, graduates become able to create new models and processes, rather than only modify pre-existing ones.