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Quantitative Research & Backtesting

Quant research. Strategy backtesting, alpha research, and quantitative signal generation.

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🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)
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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Quantitative Research & Backtesting Environment Setup with Jest
    Install, configure, and verify your development environment from scratch.
  • 2
    Foundations: The Building Blocks of Quantitative Research & Backtesting
    Learn the fundamental concepts you will use in every Quantitative Research & Backtesting project.
  • 3
    Professional Quantitative Research & Backtesting: Cypress Workflows
    Adopt the workflows and tools used by experienced Quantitative Research & Backtesting practitioners.
  • 4
    Advanced Quantitative Research & Backtesting: Expert-Level Techniques
    Push beyond the basics with sophisticated Quantitative Research & Backtesting strategies.
  • 5
    Scaling to Production: Launching Your Quantitative Research & Backtesting Career
    Deploy real projects and position yourself for Quantitative Research & Backtesting roles.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$95k - $185k

What You Will Learn

Strategy Backtesting
Alpha Research
Signal Generation

Skills You Will Gain

Research Programming

Prerequisites

Math + Finance Basics

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Tech Stack & Tools

Python
Backtest Tools

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