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C++ Online Certificate Students' intro thread

Objective: To learn C++ for admission to Baruch MFE Fall 2025

Programming experience: None , save some experience in Java Netbeans years ago

Current work: I recently completed my MBA in Finance from Stevens Institute Of Technology and now currently searching for roles in Investment Banking (Sell Side)

Intended pace of program: I hope to complete this program within 8 weeks

I wish all my peers here have a great learning experience !
 
Hi everyone, I'm Alaina. Nice to meet you all!
Objective: To learn C++ for admission to MFE program and also for a quant internship
Programming experience: VBA, Python, R, basic SQL
Current work: I'm a third-year undergrad student studying mathematical finance and statistics
Intended pace of program: I hope to complete this program by the end of August
 
Hi All, I'm Shubham. Nice to meet you all!

Objective: To learn C++ for admission to Baruch MFE Fall 2025

Programming experience: None , did little basics of C++ in 10th Standard(15 years back)

Current work: I'm working in Treasury department with one of the Hedge Fund house.

Intended pace of program: I hope to complete this program within 8-12 weeks

I wish all my peers here have a great learning experience !
 
Hi,

Just checking if anyone is here.


Objective: Getting back into C++ programming and hopefully transition to a quant developer role/programming role

Programming Experience: Python, R, C++ (professional experience but not recent), SQL (it is defined as a programming language)
Current Work: Build Credit Risk models
Intended pace: Within the 16 weeks ;) I completed [at least initial drafts] of the first two weeks of homework before enrolling.

It appears a few people are here.

Best Wishes!
Karim
 
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Hi,

Just checking if anyone is here.


Objective: Getting back into C++ programming and hopefully transition to a quant developer role/programming role

Programming Experience: Python, R, C++ (professional experience but not recent), SQL (it is defined as a programming language)
Current Work: Build Credit Risk models
Intended pace: Within the 16 weeks ;) I completed [at least initial drafts] of the first two weeks of homework before enrolling.

It appears a few people are here.

Best Wishes!
Karim
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I'm here for one, the originator of the course!
 

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Excited to learn cpp with y'all!

Objective: admission to MFE programs, and explore the potential of transition into a quant dev role.

Programming experience: python, matlab

Current work: Options trader at a market making firm

Intended pace of program: Hopefully around Sep

Margaret
 
Hello everyone! I am excited to learn C++ with everyone!

Objective: Admission into Financial Engineering focused Universities and to understand why C++ is still used in financial institutions.

Programming experience: Python, R

Current work: Quant financial analyst

Intended pace of program: 8 weeks
 
Hi all, I am a finance student from Fudan University, China (QS rank 50).

Objective: Learn C++ for admission to MFE programs. Further advance my skills for being a quant.

Programming Exp.: python, MySQL, kdb+(q), Matlab, R

Current Work: Junior finance student.

Intended pace: Complete the course in 2 months, achieve a good score, then prepare for applying to MFE programs.
 
Hey everyone, nice to meet you all!
Objective: To transition into a quant role, maybe for admission into MFE or MSCS programs in future
Programming experience: Python, C++
Current work: Working in Core Engineering Division in an HFT firm
Intended pace of program: Hope to complete this program in 3 weeks
Also, would like to thank @Andy Nguyen for resolving all my queries!
 
Hi there, nice to meet you all.

Objective: Learning C/C++ for use in applying to financial engineering programs.

Programming experience: Python, Matlab, Mysql and Java

Current work: Applied Math student.

Intended pace of program: 5 weeks
 
Objective: To get a foundation in C++ so I can debug some pricing code at work

Programming experience: Around 6 years of Python and R

Current work: I work in portfolio analytics in a hedge fund services group at a bank. I have a MSc in Applied Economics and looking to move to a research team inside my bank.

Intended pace of program: Shooting to finish in about 12 weeks
 
Hello! I just recently graduated from my MS degree:

Objective: Learn C++ to develop a quant project, enhance my progamming skills and network with people who share my interests.

Programming Experience: Python, SQL.

Current Work: Quantitative Analyst at PwC (Trading Model Validation).

Intended Pace: Complete the course by the time my CFA Level II scores are out in October.
 
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Hi everyone, I'm Wendy.
Objective: To learn C++ for admission to MFE program
Programming experience: Python, R
Current work: I'm a third-year undergrad student studying statistics
Intended pace of program: I hope to complete this program by the end of September.
 

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