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CFA Practical Skills Module Workshop Series (Python Programming Fundamentals)
- Course Code
- FINA9367
- Application Code
- 2265-2294NW
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 21 Jan 2025 (Tue)
- Next intake(s)
- Jan-2025
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Language
- Cant, supp with English (lecture materials in Eng)
- Course Fee
- HK$3,600
- Enquiries
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Programme Overview
Highlights
Students will explore the basics of Python and how to use Jupyter Notebooks to develop, present, and share data science projects related to finance. Also, the workshop assists students to quickly build up their coding skills and apply them to dozens of industry-specific examples.
Programme Details
Teachers
(1) Dr Lai Man-Kit, CFA®
Dr Lai is currently a professional trainer at Executive Training and Management Consultancy as well as a visiting scholar at HKUST. Dr. Lai has extensive knowledge in teaching adult continuing education. He was also an Assistant Professor at City University from 1994-2000. Dr Lai has taught CFA examination preparatory programmes and finance postgraduate diploma programmes at HKU SPACE for over six years.
(2) Dr Joseph Chan
Dr Chan is an experienced trainer and consultant in the field of finance. He has been teaching numerous courses at the postgraduate level and providing consultancy to different financial institutions. He obtained his doctoral degree in finance at the University of Mississippi. Before returning to Hong Kong, Dr Chan served as a US research analyst and adjunct professor. Dr Chan has taught the CFA examination preparatory programmes at HKU SPACE for over five years.
On completion of the workshop, students should be able to:
- Apply Python programming fundamentals such as variables, datatypes, loops, functions, and conditional statements;
- Discover how to use Jupyter Notebooks for developing, presenting, and sharing data science projects;
- Use key Python libraries such as Pandas for data wrangling and analysis, Matplotlib and Seaborn for data visualisation, and Plotly Express for interactive data visualisation in a financial context;
- Demonstrate portfolio optimisation, run Monte Carlo simulations, and calculate portfolio returns, risks, and Sharpe ratios in Python; and
- Select real-world financial data using Pandas Data Reader and Yahoo Finance API in Python.
| Application Code | 2265-2294NW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 21 Jan 2025 (Tue) | |
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- United Learning Centre
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- Other HKUSPACE Centers
Modules & Class Details
Modules
Syllabus
- Python Programming Fundamentals Part 1 to Part 4
- Define Python variables, assign values to them, and perform math operations
- Identify the differences among various data types in Python, such as integers, floating points, and Booleans
- Define two-dimensional Pandas DataFrames and obtain their statistical summary
- Identify missing data in Pandas DataFrames and filter them out based on a specific condition
- ...etc
- Final Capstone Project
- Apply Python programming fundamentals through a practical real-world project
- Select real-world financial data using Pandas DataReader (data is obtained from many sources such as Yahoo Finance, NASDAQ and so on)
- Use key Python libraries such as Pandas for Data Analysis, Matplotlib for data plotting/visualisation, and Seaborn for statistical plots in a financial context
- Use the Plotly Express Library to perform interactive financial data visualisation
- Calculate portfolio key statistical metrics such as returns, risk, and Sharpe ratio in Python
- Demonstrate portfolio analysis and visualisation using real-world datasets
- Apply Monte Carlo simulations and perform portfolio optimisation
Class Details
2025 Jan INTAKE (ACCEPT NEW APPLICATION)
The Jan 2025 Class is Scheduled for Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00.
Venue: HK Island
Teacher: Dr. Joseph Chan
| Lecture | Date | Time |
| 1 | 21 Jan 2025 (Tue) | 19:00 - 22:00 |
| 2 | 04 Feb 2025 (Tue) | 19:00 - 22:00 |
| 3 | 11 Feb 2025 (Tue) | 19:00 - 22:00 |
* The above tentative schedule's for reference only. Schedule details will be released one week before the commencement date of the class.
** Please inform that if there is inadequate number of applicants, the class may be subject to cancellation.
***A statement of attendance will be issued to students who have achieved at least 70% of attendance.
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
- HK$3,600
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold a degree awarded by a recognised institution.
Applicants should check with the CFA Institute that they are eligible to attempt the examination.
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