Fitch Learning Aims to Boost AI & Machine Learning Skills in China

Hong Kong – 30 March 2020: A record number of professionals have signed up for Fitch Learning’s quantitative finance programme to fill a skills shortage in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) is exclusively delivered by Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development company. It will now be more accessible in China, as Fitch Learning has engaged Golden Education, China’s leading financial education provider, to offer the CQF to professionals across the country.

“We are pleased to expand our footprint in China and play a major role in the country’s professional training and development. We hope our training will close the skills gap in China and significantly raise the career mobility of those working in finance, business, engineering and sciences,” said Andreas Karaiskos, Chief Executive Officer of Fitch Learning.

The CQF has gained increasing recognition in China, as enrolment by Chinese delegates in 2019 grew by 55% over 2018. In total, more than 5,000 professionals have obtained the qualification worldwide.

 “The CQF is highly sought-after by financial institutions including hedge funds, quantitative or AI-driven money managers seeking skill sets ranging from algorithmic trading, risk management and programming. The programme is for anyone who wants an efficient and cost effective way to develop practical mastery of quant finance and machine learning, while earning a globally recognised qualification.,” said Dr. Randeep Gug, Managing Director – Public Courses and CQF, Fitch Learning.

About the CQF

With a focus on the practical implementation of quantitative techniques, the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) is taught by leading practitioners from around the world. 

More than 5,000 professionals in more than 90 countries worldwide have completed the programme. The course is delivered by Fitch Learning.

The CQF offers you unparalleled flexibility by earning the world-class qualification part time, online and you may take up to three years to complete your studies. 

More information about the CQF is available at: https://www.cqf.com/

About Fitch Learning

Part of Fitch Group, Fitch Learning delivers learning and development solutions for the financial services industry. With centres in London, New York, Singapore, Dubai and Hong Kong, we are committed to questioning and understanding client needs across the globe and on the ground locally. Our people advise and build learning solutions to accelerate the achievements of the individual and the company, across the entire employee lifecycle.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of credit market data, analytical tools and risk services; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

More information about Fitch Learning is available at: https://www.fitchlearning.com/

Media Relations

Wai-Lun Wan, Hong Kong, Tel: +852 2263 9935, Email: wailun.wan@thefitchgroup.com

Alanis Ko, Hong Kong, Tel: +852 2263 9953, Email: alanis.ko@thefitchgroup.com

Louisa Williams, London, Tel: +44 20 350 2452 Email: louisa.williams@thefitchgroup.com