Data science programs
Unlock the power of data and become part of the new generation of investment professionals.
Bridge the gap between data science and investment
Enhance your expertise in machine learning, data visualization, and Python to equip yourself with the critical skills needed in today's finance industry.
Grasp the fundamentals
Understand the practical knowledge of data science and machine learning fundamentals.
Turn complex data to actionable insights
Learn how to apply the concepts of machine learning to improve your investment strategies.
Effectively communicate your findings
Become your organization’s data science specialist and effectively explain concepts to non-expert audiences.
Why learn about data science with CFA Institute?
Specialized expertise
Learn from established practitioners to build the practical skills required in a growing number of investment decisions.
Authoritative voice
Become the go-to data science expert in your organization by being effectively able to explain machine learning concepts to non-expert audiences.
Data science skills
Gain an understanding of machine learning, along with the technical and soft skills needed to practically apply your new knowledge.
Networking opportunities
Build your network as you connect and learn as part of a diverse group of investment professionals from around the world.
Career advancement
Advance your career by demonstrating your skills and commitment with an accreditation from the leaders in investment education.
Investor readiness
Learn from a curriculum that is built on the latest industry research and practice, so you stay up to date in the evolving landscape of investing.
Certificate
This certificate will enable you to skillfully adapt and respond to the new challenges investment firms face through the growth of data science and AI in investment management. Discover machine learning fundamentals and how to apply the concepts of machine learning to improve your investment strategies.
Testimonials from certificate holders
I discovered the Data Science Certificate with CFA Institute and found it to be a perfect fit for my career goals. I appreciate the certificate's focus on Data Science and its relevance to the finance industry. The association to CFA adds credibility to the certificate.
The data science space is growing very quickly; I see this as a really good opportunity for me in the future to have a good proficiency on insights about what advancements are coming from Data Science. I would also like to gain an understanding of what the investors of the future need to know to do these new roles.
I am in the midst of completing CFA Institute’s Data Science for Investment Professionals Certificate, and it is a fantastic overview of the tools used at the cutting edge. This was introduced in April 2023 and has seen considerable demand, with segments on Python, machine learning and AI.
Take your career further
The CFA® Program is enhanced with Practical Skills Modules to help develop real-world skills, including Python, Data Science & AI. Become a Chartered Financial Analyst® and thrive in the competitive investment industry.
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Data insights from Research and Policy Center
Handbook of artificial intelligence and big data applications in investments
Like detectives investigating a crime, the practitioner contributors to this book put the latest data science techniques under the microscope.
Unstructured data and AI: fine-tuning LLMs to enhance the investment process
This report discusses how to ethically build investment models in the open-source community. It defines alternative data and presents an ESG investing case study.
CFA Institute and CFA Society Spain briefing paper on fintech in the EU
This report gauges the opinions of CFA Institute members in the EU on the evolution of financial technologies, including the benefits and challenges for the investment industry.
In Brief: articles on digital innovation
18 May 2024
CBDCs and the concept of trust
29 Apr 2024
How data can lead investment managers astray
25 Apr 2024
CBDCs: Towards a tokenized future
