Learn to Automate Trading Strategies Like a Pro
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EPAT - Executive Programme in Algorithmic Trading
The Executive Programme in Algorithmic Trading (EPAT) is a 6-month, globally recognized automated trading course designed for professionals who want to automate trading strategies, learn how to set up their own automated trading systems, or advance in the field of systematic and data-driven finance.
Whether you come from finance, tech, or trading, EPAT helps you learn automated trading by teaching you how to design, test, and deploy strategies using Python and real market data.
The programme covers essential areas including:
Strategy automation and execution systems
Trading infrastructure and APIs,
Market microstructure and order logic
Python for trading, backtesting, and automation
Machine learning and alternative data for trading systems
You’ll gain practical skills to:
Build and backtest your own automated trading strategies
Work with market data using platforms like Blueshift and IBridgePy
Understand how to automate trading across equity, options, FX, and futures
Learn how automated trading works from system design to execution
Create scalable, rules-based trading models with integrated risk controls
With weekend live sessions, personalized mentorship, graded assignments, and a capstone project, EPAT prepares you to confidently build automated trading systems or transition into roles where automation is at the core of modern trading.
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EPAT is accredited by CPD, UK (Continuing Professional Development, UK)
EPAT is recognized by IBF, Singapore (Institute of Banking and Finance) under the FTS scheme
QuantInsti has registered this program with GARP for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits. Attending this program qualifies for 30 GARP CPD credit hours. If you are a Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM®), or Energy Risk Professional (ERP®), please record this activity in your Credit Tracker.
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FAQs
EPAT provides a structured, hands-on approach to automating trading strategies. You’ll learn Python from scratch, build backtesting frameworks, use APIs, and simulate live executions, all the core components of automated trading with Python.
Do I need a tech background to start building automated trading systems through EPAT?
No. The course is designed to support learners with or without prior coding or finance experience. You’ll start with primers and progressively move toward building automated strategies using tools like REST APIs, Interactive Brokers, and Blueshift.
What tools are used in the programme to teach how to automate trading?
You’ll gain hands-on experience with:
- Blueshift for strategy backtesting and paper trading
- IBridgePy and Interactive Brokers TWS for live automation
- REST API integrations to build scalable automated trading systems
These tools simulate real-world execution environments.
Will I learn how to set up automated trading for different assets?
Yes. EPAT covers how to automate your trading strategy across various asset classes including equity, options, futures, FX, and ETFs, with Python-based logic and performance tracking.
What kind of roles or outcomes can I expect after completing this automated trading course?
EPAT alumni go on to become:
- Strategy automation specialists
- Quant developers
- Systematic traders
- Data-driven portfolio managers
- Independent algorithmic traders
