C++ Online Certificate Students' intro thread

[Jiali Niu]

Objective: Learn C++ knowledge and prepare for master program admission

Programming experience: Python

Current work: quantitative analyst

Intended pace of program: hopefully before Dec

 

[opekach]

Hi all, late to the party since I've almost finished. It's never late I recon, though

Objective: C++ credential for a potential MFE application

Programming experience: VBA, Python, R, MATLAB, C#

Current work: quantitative analyst

Intended pace of program: in 2 months effectively

 

[Younge]

Hi Everyone,
Objective: Learn relevant C++ for applying for the MFE program
Programming Experience: Python, C, Matlab
Current: Senior Student major in Finance
Intended Pace: Six weeks

 

[skc]

Hi Everyone,
Objective: Learn C++ to prepare for MFE or quant position
Programming Experience: Python, VBA
Current: Finance and treasury dept manager
Intended Pace: hopefully a month or a month and a half

 

[cunyycy]

Objective: Learn C++ for future quant job search

Programming Experience: Java, Python
Current Work: CS PhD student
Intended Pace: two month or longer, but hope to finish this course before 2021

 

[Daniel Duffy]

Great! CS and C++ is a cracking combination

 

[Mourny]

Hi Everyone,
Objective: Learn C++ to improve applications speed
Programming Experience: Python, VBA daily; C and C++ at uni
Current: Quant
Intended Pace: Work dependent

 

[lorenzo_antonio]

Objective: Learn C++, Learn how to model with C++, Meet people in pursuit of similar objectives

Programming Experience: Java, SQL, C
Current Work: Software developer for IB
Intended Pace: Jun next year

 

[Xiangeng FANG]

Hello everyone,
Objective: Learn C++ and develop better coding ability for future study and work
Programming Experience: R, Python, fundamental C++
Current Work: Junior Student majoring in applied math
Intended Pace: Hope can finish in 10 weeks

 

[LIU Xiaohan]

Hi Everyone,
Objective: Learn C++ to improve programming ability
Programming Experience: R, python
Current: undergraduate student majoring in applied mathematics
Intended Pace: hope can finish before Chinese New Year

 

[naive]

Hi Everyone,
Objective: Prepare for master program admission; Also want to learn C++ application in financial market.
Programming Experience: Java, Python, maple, C++(a little)
Current: Undergraduate student(Final Year) in applied mathematics
Intended Pace: 2 or 3 weeks since the application deadline is coming.

 

[mutz]

Hi Everyone,
Objective: Preparing for master's program admission
Programming Experience: Python
Current: fintech sales
Intended Pace: Hope to finish by mid January

 

[alexbonasera]

Objective: Learn C++ for practical finance applications to work towards MFE and/or quant position
Programming Experience: C#, Node.js, Python, SQL
Current: Software Engineer
Intended Pace: 8 weeks

 

[Himanshu Babbar]

Objective: Learn C++ for practical finance applications. Aim to secure a job as Quantitative Developer
Programming Experience: Python, Java, C++ (beginner)
Current: Quantitative Analyst
Intended Pace: 8 weeks

 

[eric.chu]

Objective: Formally learn C++ for admission to MFE programs and personal growth.
Programming Exp.: SAS, SQL, Python, VB, C++, C#
Current Work: Data Analytics Auditor
Intended pace: By the end of February

 

[AIdrissi]

Objective: Learn C++, Learn how to model with C++, Meet people in pursuit of similar objectives
Programming Experience: C#
Current Work: Software developer for Large North American actuary/asset management company
Intended Pace: hope to finish before the end of the year

 

[Ping Zhong]

Hello, everyone!
Objective: Admission to MFE programs

Programming experience: Python, R, Matlab,

Current work: Economics

Intended pace: This Dec or next year

 

[Jack Yen]

Hi Everyone,
Objective: Learn C++ to pivot into Quant/Risk roles
Programming Experience: Python, R, Matlab, SAS
Current: Actuarial Analyst
Intended Pace: By Feb 2021

 

[Calebd]

Objective: Learn C++ for MSCF program, meet others/build network
Programming Exp: N/A
Current Placement: Finishing current graduate program while prepping for MSCF
Pace: Have spent some time reviewing this certification and fundamentals. Hoping this allows to complete within given timeframe.

 

[ckahan]

Hi, I'm Caleb Kahan.

Objective: Learn C++ to enhance programming skills and gain a certificate to place on resume.
Programming Experience: Java, Python, mySQL, PHP, Javascript/jQuery -- used in website building and for high-school work.
Current Placement: First year of college, in Winter Break.
Pace: Finish by end of winter break (5 Weeks)