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Foundational Primers for Your IATACF Certification Program Journey

At the heart of your journey toward success with the IATACF Certification Program lie our primers, the building blocks of your preparation. Whether your math, finance, or programming skills need a little polishing, our optional primers are here to bring you up to speed for the challenges ahead in the IATACF Certification Program modules. Many of our delegates find immense value in refreshing their knowledge through these primers. You can access them once your deposit is paid.

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Foundations of Mathematics

The first step on your IATACF Certification Program adventure is the Mathematics Primer, an intensive 12-hour course that covers all the essential mathematical concepts you’ll require. Carefully crafted, this primer will make you feel comfortable with the level of math integral to the core program.

Calculus:

  • Exploring Functions and Limits
  • The Art of Differentiation and Integration
  • Navigating the World of Complex Numbers
  • Functions in Multiple Dimensions

Differential Equations:

  • Solving First-Order Equations
  • Tackling Second and Higher Order Equations

Probability:

  • Unveiling the Probability Distribution Function
  • Understanding Cumulative Distributions
  • Mastering Expectation Algebra
  • Embracing Key Discrete and Continuous Distributions, Including the Normal Distribution
  • Unearthing the Central Limit Theorem

Statistics:

  • Grasping General Summary Statistics
  • Harnessing the Power of Maximum Likelihood Estimators
  • Exploring the World of Regression and Correlation

Linear Algebra:

  • Immersing in Matrices and Vectors
  • Navigating Systems of Linear Equations
  • Unraveling Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
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Python Primer

If you’re new to coding, our Python Primer is your gateway to scientific computing in Python. This eight-hour primer equips you with the fundamentals of the Python language in a scientific context. You’ll be able to write numerical code, starting with basic screen output and progressing to creating simple programs for computational purposes.

The primer includes the following topics:

  • Python Syntax: This section delves into Python’s fundamental elements, such as variables, basic data types, control structures, functions, and file input/output.
  • Mathematical Applications of Python: Here, you’ll explore how Python can be harnessed for mathematical purposes. This includes working with standard mathematical functions found in the mathematics library, performing operations on numerical arrays, diving into linear algebra, conducting statistical analyses, and creating data visualizations.
  • Best Programming Practices: This part of the primer emphasizes the importance of writing clean and efficient code. It covers practices for proper documentation and effective debugging techniques to help you write robust and maintainable programs.
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Finance Primer

The Finance Primer lays the foundation for your understanding of key financial concepts and various asset classes, all of which are vital for success in the IATACF Certification Program. Whether you’re an industry professional seeking a refresher or someone new to the world of financial services, this ten-hour primer is designed to benefit you.

The primer encompasses the following topics:

  • Macroeconomics
  • Fundamentals of Capital Markets
  • Introduction to Money Markets
  • Time Value of Money
  • Introduction to Equities
  • Introduction to Bonds
  • Introduction to Swaps
  • Introduction to Foreign Exchange (FX)
  • Introduction to Derivatives
  • Introduction to Commodities

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