Frequently Asked Questions - Quant Marathon
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What is the time commitment per course?
- Class mode : ~4 hours/week for 5 months
- Self paced: flexible
- Self paced: flexible
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How long does it take to finish the whole Quant Marathon?
- 6 months in Class mode
- Flexible, in Self-paced mode.
- Flexible, in Self-paced mode.
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Is it possible to attend only one course?
Yes.
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Is there a recommended sequence of courses?
Yes:
1. Linear Mean-Covariance Statistics (much recommended for proper absorption of any other course)
2. Probabilistic Machine Learning
3. Time Series and Sequential Decisions
4. Financial Engineering
5. Quantitative Risk Management
6. Quantitative Portfolio Management.
1. Linear Mean-Covariance Statistics (much recommended for proper absorption of any other course)
2. Probabilistic Machine Learning
3. Time Series and Sequential Decisions
4. Financial Engineering
5. Quantitative Risk Management
6. Quantitative Portfolio Management.
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How can I prepare?
You can complete the Mathematics preparation course and the self-paced Python and MATLAB coding primers.
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Can I study any topics of my preference?
You can study any topic at any time, your progress bars will reflect your effort accordingly.
The platform will keep pointing you toward the suggested sequence of live classes and topics.
The platform will keep pointing you toward the suggested sequence of live classes and topics.
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Are the instructors available for Q&A?
Yes. In addition to the live Flipped Classrooms, our instructors follow up on all questions within 24 hours.
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Do I get a certification?
Yes. A Statement of Completion is issued for each course completed.
Completion of a course is measured through activity across channels: classroom participation, homework, time spent on theory, case studies, code, slides.
You can choose your preferred channel(s), as all activity counts towards completion.
Completion of a course is measured through activity across channels: classroom participation, homework, time spent on theory, case studies, code, slides.
You can choose your preferred channel(s), as all activity counts towards completion.
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What’s the difference with the Quant Bootcamp?
The Quant Bootcamp provides a quick, intense tour of the topics covered in greater depth in the Quant Marathon, covering the same topics as the Quant Marathon in only six days, rather than in six one-semester courses.
| Quant Marathon | Quant Bootcamp | |
|---|---|---|
| Topics | Same: Advanced Data Science and Quant Finance | |
| Depth | Detail | Overview |
| Format | Six courses, one semester each | One course, 4+2 days |
| Audience | STEM Master/PhD | Quant-curious |
| Commitment | 80 hours (per course) | 40 hours (total) |
| Delivery | Online | Onsite/online |
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Quant Marathon vs. Master’s in Financial Engineering/Data Science?
- Time commitment. The six core courses of the Quant Marathon cover all and only what you need to learn, without overlaps
- Flexibility: the Quant Marathon has different delivery modes: Class and Self-paced
- Mathematics: the Quant Marathon starts from and brings you to a higher level of mathematical proficiency
- Lab: all the study/practice materials are synced and constantly updated in the ARPM LAB: theory , case studies , code, slides, and more.
- Flexibility: the Quant Marathon has different delivery modes: Class and Self-paced
- Mathematics: the Quant Marathon starts from and brings you to a higher level of mathematical proficiency
- Lab: all the study/practice materials are synced and constantly updated in the ARPM LAB: theory , case studies , code, slides, and more.
