- R functions and packages
- Fundamentals of quantitative finance
Certificate in Quantitative Financial Programming with R
This programme will give the candidates an opportunity to dive into the world of quantitative finance with the use of mathematical models & extremely large data
Online
₹ 3,499
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Course overview
Quantitative Financial Programming with R certification will teach the candidates to identify and analyze securities and financial markets of the industry. This certification will teach the candidates about data analysis using the R language, fixed income securities, derivatives, risk return analysis, the CAMP model and portfolio risk management. Quantitative Financial Programming with R programme imparts knowledge on a lot of other aspects of quantitative finance.
This includes Performance Analytics for Risk Management, Risk Factors, Portfolio Analytics, Working with Futures, Interest Rates, Financial Modeling with R, R Functions and Packages etc. This certification is generally for job seekers looking to find employment in software development, or IT departments of various finance companies.
The highlights
- Certification available for life
- Set your own exam schedule anytime
- E-learning access for a lifetime
- 100% e-learning course
- Government has certified this course.
- Vskills certification label on Monsterindia.com
- Vskills certification label on Shine.com
Program offerings
- Free online practice tests
- Around the clock online learning
- E-seminars
- Online mock tests
- Expertise problem solving lectures
Course and certificate fees
Fees information
- Vskills Certificate in Quantitative Financial Programming course fees is Rs. 3,499/- (taxes are not included).
Vskills Certificate in Quantitative Financial Programming course- Fees Details
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Eligibility criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
For getting the certificate in Vskills Quantitative Financial Programming, candidates should be ready for giving an online exam after the completion of the syllabus. This evaluation will be of 50 marks containing 50 multiple choice questions. Passing percentage for the assessment is 50%. Hence, a score of 25 marks out of the total 50 for passing the test will be mandatory.
What you will learn
Once the candidates complete the Vskills Certificate in Quantitative Financial Programming with R, they will take learn many concepts, as mentioned below:
- Optimal Asset Allocation with Markowitz Framework
- Portfolio Risk Management & Analysis
- The CAPM Model & Factor Model Introduction, benefits, optimal use of Risk Return Analysis
- Pricing European Options with the Black-Scholes Model
- Introduction, duration, the importance of Fixed-Income Securities
- Data Analysis using R Language
- Quantitative Finance Basics
Who it is for
Introduction to jrvfinanceQuantitative Financial Programming with R certification is intended for those working in the IT sector industry, software development industry & professionals wanting to excel in their chosen field.
However, this course is also beneficial for graduates wanting to excel and gain employment opportunities, job seekers wanting to make their CV stronger and for freshers willing to learn new skills.
Admission details
Filling the form
There are some simple steps that have to be followed by every candidate while applying for Vskills Certificate in Quantitative Financial Programming course. These steps are mentioned below:
Step 1: Firstly if the participants do not have an account on Vskills they must add their basic details and make an account on the Vskills website (this step is compulsory).
Step 2: After successfully making an account, participants need to visit the VSkills certification website. Then apply for the Vskills Certificate in Quantitative Financial Programming course under its tab. The URL is as mentioned below:
https://www.vskills.in/certification/programming-languages/quantitative-financial-programming
Step 3: Candidates must now fill in their bank account information via which online payment can be done for the course tab Vskills Certificate in Quantitative Financial Programming.
Step 4: Participants have to press on a suitable payment option. Then, select the “buy now” option. Vskills online payment is very easy. Click on “buy now” & the payment will be done. Payment can be done by net banking/credit/ debit card.
NOTE: The participants don’t have to fill the application form in-case they are paying online.
The syllabus
Quantitative finance basics
Data analysis using r language
- Equity – definitions and price download
- Asset returns simulation
- Modeling prices and returns
- Financial modeling with r: s&p 500 statistical analysis
- Introduction to quantmod
Fixed-income securities
- Introduction to fixed-income securities
- Pricing of fixed-income securities
- The yield curve and the bootstrapping approach
- Introduction to jrvfinance
- The importance of interest rate
- Duration, modified duration, and convexity
Derivatives
- Working with futures
- Pricing European options – the binomial model
- Introduction to options
- Pricing European options with the black-Scholes model
- European and American options
Risk return analysis
- The benefits of diversification
- Capital allocation line and capital market line
- Introduction to portfolio analytics
- Optimal asset allocation with Markowitz framework
- Risk/return paradigm
The capm model
- Idiosyncratic versus systematic risk
- The capm
- Empirical testing of the capm
- Introduction to performance analytics
- Risk factors
- Fama-french and other factor models
Portfolio risk management
- The value-at-risk (var) model
- Benefits and pitfalls of var approach
- Performance analytics for risk management
- Hedging financial exposure
- The expected shortfall (es)
Evaluation process
Each candidate has to pass an exam. This evaluation will take place online. A minimum of 25 marks out of the total 50 marks is mandatory. Hence, candidates should score 50% in the exam. After successfully passing this test, candidates will be awarded the certificate from Vskills.
How it helps
This Vskills Certificate in Quantitative Financial Programming with R will definitely give an edge to the candidates, help them stand out, differentiate themselves from others, thereby giving them more credibility in the market that is very competitive today.
Apart from broadening the candidate's employment opportunities, Vskills Certificate in Quantitative Financial Programming with R will display the new and more advanced skills learnt by the candidates during the time span of the course, giving them higher earning potential.
Vskills Certificate in Quantitative Financial Programming with R helps candidates in finding jobs in software development, IT sector industry of many finance companies, students who want to make their CV brighter and make their skill set strong. This course will also help the ones already having jobs at certain companies to prove they are worthy of the job, to their employers and simultaneously increase their set of skills via this certification.
FAQs
Vskills partners with various institutions and companies at various capacities for employment generation and skill building. Among them are Monsterindia.com, Shine.com, Naukri.com, Digital Vidya, Edu Pristine.
Vskills hires nothing but the best of professionals for their students. For example- Piyush Madan who has a rich experience in Logistics and Retail Assessments & Vipul Garg who is very experienced in Foreign Trade and Accounting, Banking & Finance Assessments.
The customer care number is available on the Vskills website itself to solve any queries of the interested participants. The number is as follows:
011 4734 4723
Vskills is always involved with students and educational institutions. Vskills has collaborated with:
- IIT Chennai
- IIT Kanpur
- NITIE Mumbai
- IIT Mumbai
Practice tests of the following subjects are available free of cost on the Vskills website: Finance and Banking, Human Resources, Media, Hospitality, IT, Project Management, Sales & Marketing etc.
A minimum of 20 prepaid vouchers of Vskills certifications at discount from their retail price is available on Vskills.
NOTE: Prepaid vouchers are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Firstly the candidates have to make an account with Vskills under their name, add all their general contact details and then once the account is made candidates can add any number of courses to their wish-list as and when they like it.
The exams will be conducted online only. After the completion of syllabus, candidates can choose their schedule for giving the test which will be of 50 marks. The passing marks for the same will be 25.
This Vskills certification will be valid for life, will be government recognized, will give a lifetime opportunity for e-learning and will also allow candidates to give free practice tests.
Quantitative Financial Programming with R falls into the category of Programming Languages where it uses various mathematical models and large sets of data to analyze financial services and industry.