who can apply?
QuantInsti’s Algorithmic & Quantitative Trading course, Executive Programme in Algorithmic Trading (EPAT®) is beneficial for professionals working in or aspiring to move into either buy-side or sell-side of the businesses that involve use of Quantitative Trading tools & techniques.
If you plan to take up EPAT®, it would be most beneficial to you if you have a high level of intellectual curiosity, a strong interest in financial markets & possess strong analytical skills. Although there is no specific degree requirements, most participants come from backgrounds involving mathematics, statistics, core sciences, computer science, engineering, operations, research, business administration, finance & economics. You’d need to have familiarity with statistics, excel, python and financial markets.
In case you do not, we have you covered. 2 preparatory lectures have been introduced to EPAT: Lecture 1 - Python and Lecture 2 - Statistics. These are optional lectures and would be conducted 2 weeks prior to the beginning of EPAT lectures and would be extremely beneficial in establishing your base in Python and Statistics.
Schedule
We have four batches in a year. Duration of the programme is 6 months. The tentative programme start dates are:
| Batch | Start Date |
|---|---|
| 58 | 15 April, 2023 |
| 59 | 15 July, 2023 |
Programme Fee
| Tier | Applicable till | Global Participants | Indian Residents* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Early Bird Enrollment Fees | 27th Jan 2023 | 6,499 | 2,49,000 |
| Early Enrollment Fees | 13th Mar 2023 | 7,199 | 2,79,000 |
| Standard Enrollment Fees | 15th Apr 2023 | 7,999 | 3,09,000 |
| Tier | Super Early Bird Enrollment Fees | Early Enrollment Fees | Standard Enrollment Fees |
| Applicable till | 27th Jan 2023 | 13th Mar 2023 | 15th Apr 2023 |
| Global Participants | 6,499 | 7,199 | 7,999 |
| Indian Residents* | 2,49,000 | 2,79,000 | 3,09,000 |
| Tier | Applicable till | Global Participants | Indian Residents* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Early Bird Enrollment Fees | 28th Apr 2023 | 6,499 | 2,49,000 |
| Early Enrollment Fees | 9th Jun 2023 | 7,199 | 2,79,000 |
| Standard Enrollment Fees | 7th Jul 2023 | 7,999 | 3,09,000 |
| Tier | Super Early Bird Enrollment Fees | Early Enrollment Fees | Standard Enrollment Fees |
| Applicable till | 28th Apr 2023 | 9th Jun 2023 | 7th Jul 2023 |
| Global Participants | 6,499 | 7,199 | 7,999 |
| Indian Residents* | 2,49,000 | 2,79,000 | 3,09,000 |
Financial Aid
EPAT® programme comes with Financial Assistance for the eligible participants
Scholarship by QuantInsti
Participants (Other than full time student) can Earn the Merit-based Scholarship. Go get it here!
Flexible Payment Plans
Flexible Payment Plans are available at 0% interest for full-time Indian residents.
Student Aid
QuantInsti encourages the full time students to enter this domain. Claim your benefits, if you are still pursuing formal education.
Emerging Market Fee
Emerging market participants (Participants residing full time in countries with per capita GDP (nominal) less than USD 20,000 as per World Bank data), please share your details below to check for Emerging market fee eligibility.
IBF Funding under STS (Applicable to Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, physically based in Singapore)
This programme has been accredited under the IBF Standards, and is eligible for funding under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subject to all eligibility criteria being met. A participant must successfully complete the EPAT programme (including passing all relevant assessments and examinations) in order to be eligible. Prospective participants are advised to assess the suitability of the programme and its relevance to participants’ business activities or job roles.
IBF-STS provides upto 50% funding for direct training costs subject to a cap of S$ 3,000 per candidate per programme subject to all eligibility criteria being met. This is applicable to Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents, physically based in Singapore. Find out more on www.ibf.org.sg
IBF - Institute of Banking and Finance is the national accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competency in Singapore. Read more about IBF here.
EPAT is absolutely an awesome course. I've been trading for 20 years. This has opened up a new dimension of capability.
Mark Rendle
United States
QuantInsti EPAT with its organized curriculum provided me with the necessary knowledge on all parts of a trading system. Having successfully completed the program, I'm now taking steps to automate my trades.
Saikrishna Anudeep
United States
The EPAT course has helped me to develop my prospects in algorithmic trading. I have completed my Masters in Quantitative Finance & Risk Management and will be joining Blackrock as a Global Reporting & Distribution Analyst. EPAT's comprehensive curriculum guided me in developing Equity, Forex & Quant strategies. It helped me understand the market microstructure with impeccable backtesting platforms. The teaching faculty & the support team are excellent & very quick in resolving queries.
Raj Mahajan
United States
As an IT graduate, I had enough experience in programming. I tried to implement the automated trading system on cloud, but there were many errors in my system. The EPAT course helped me to understand the automated trading infrastructure and protocols, and I've been able to deploy algo trading strategies online. I am very happy with the EPAT support team and QuantInsti's relationship management, as well as being connected with fellow EPATians.
Aakash Solanki
India
Admission process
Before admission, we will facilitate a one-on-one counselling session that will focus on understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the participant. These sessions do not necessarily decide the participants’ eligibility but help counsellors assist them with informed guidance prior to enrollment.