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FAQQuestions and answersShould I attend the program?The Certificate will be of special interest to those working in:• Derivatives• Risk Management• Structuring• Trading• Fund Management• IT Investment• Banking• Hedge Funds• Financial Software• Consulting• Universities• Regulation• InsuranceHow long is the program?The examined core part of the program is six months long.Dedicated to delivering flexible learning, the CQF offerstwo study options so you can decide how to complete theprogram and gain the CQF qualification.Full ProgramThe program can be taken in full by completing the sixmodules over six months, providing you with immediateaccess to all of the materials you will need throughout theprogram and access to our Lifelong Learning lectures.orLevel I & Level IIThe alternative option involves taking the CQF in two levelsof three months per level. Level I consists of the MathematicsPrimer and Modules One to Three. Level II consists ofModules Four to Six and Lifelong Learning.What happens if I fail an exam?If a delegate is struggling with a module they are encouragedto contact us as soon as possible so that a member of theCQF faculty can give them extra help and support. If adelegate fails one of the modules the CQF faculty will meetand review their position. On the basis of this meetingthey will then recommend the delegate either retakes theexamination or defers to the next program using this extratime to revise the relevant topics. There is no cost to deferthe CQF program.When does the program start?The program is delivered twice a year, commencing inJanuary and in June.Can I get help with funding?We offer the Thomson Reuters, Wiley and WilmottScholarships, which provide funds to enable certainindividuals in specific situations to attend the Certificatein Quantitative Finance. These awards will be made at thediscretion of the Scholarships Committee to outstandingcandidates who meet the scholarship requirements and who,in the opinion of the committee, are deserving and will gainthe most from the program.What level of mathematics is required?Delegates should have a numerate academic qualificationand should have familiarity with spreadsheet andcomputational problem-solving. Delegates who feel theirmathematics is a little rusty are encouraged to completeour pre-program Mathematics Primer (see page 11) priorto commencing the CQF. This course is offered to CQFdelegates at no extra cost.How do I apply?Simply go to www.cqf.com/apply and fill in the applicationform. Class sizes are restricted and places are awarded on afirst-come, first-served basis, provided a delegate’s applicationhas been approved and the Mathematics Aptitude Indicatorhas been completed successfully.How long will it take to receive adecision on my application?We endeavor to make a decision within five business days ofa complete application being received.20