CQF Institute CQF Course Fees 2026: Levels and Electives

CQF course fees and what you get

CQF course fees for the January 2027 cohort start at $13,095 for one level, as of October 2026. The full Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) costs $23,995 if you enrol before 3 December 2026, and $24,995 after that date. These are the US-dollar fees shown on cqf.com. Your CQF learning manager can give you the full cost breakdown and payment options.

CQF fees for the January 2027 cohort, as of October 2026 (cqf.com fees page, US fees, checked 13 October 2026)

Option	What it covers	Before 3 Dec 2026	After 3 Dec 2026
Level 1	Mathematics, Python and finance primers, Modules 1 to 3	$13,095	$13,495
Level 2	Modules 4 to 6, final exam and project, electives, Lifelong Learning	$13,095	$13,495
Full programme	Levels 1 and 2	$23,995	$24,995

The fee covers pre-programme preparation, the modules, tuition and examinations. It also includes one-to-one faculty support, reading material, CQF app access, alumni network access, lifelong learning and a year's subscription to Wilmott Magazine. You can pay in full before the start or ask about payment plans, and student scholarships are available. The next programme starts on 27 January 2027.

How the CQF programme is structured

The CQF has six core modules. Exams follow modules two to four, and a capstone project comes after module six. You also choose two advanced electives to match your career goals. You can finish the full programme in six months, or split it into Level I and Level II across different cohorts.

Lifelong learning after you qualify

CQF alumni keep permanent access to the Lifelong Learning library at no extra cost. As of October 2026, the library lists more than 900 hours of extra lectures and more than 100 hours of masterclasses across 10 subject areas. This helps you keep your skills current as markets and tools change.

About the CQF Institute

The CQF Institute, established in 2014, is the awarding body for the CQF. The programme is delivered by Fitch Learning. The institute is a global membership body for quant finance professionals. Members get live online events, on-demand videos, articles, the Wilmott Magazine, the QuantSpeak podcast, quant job emails and career events.

Its listed industry partners have included Wilmott, The Python Quants, Golden Education, Quantpedia.com and Wolfram. Its education partners have included Bangor Business School, University College London and Nottingham Business School.

Who the CQF suits

The CQF suits finance professionals who want practical quant skills. Typical roles include risk manager, portfolio manager, trader and asset manager in banks, insurers and consultancies. It is a professional certificate, not a university degree. If you are weighing it against a master's programme, compare the cost, the time and what employers in your target role ask for.