Can you transition from biochemistry into the world of algo trading?
Can you learn programming languages to help you trade while studying in UK’s top 100 Universities?
Can you lead your passion for trading to grow and learn with self-paced courses?
Meet Megan Lester, who enrolled for the free courses on Quantra and this is her experience.
Hello, I am Megan Lester and I am currently a full-time student at the University of Bristol studying for a BSc in Biochemistry in the United Kingdom. I found out about Quantra through Facebook ads. I enrolled in their learning track for beginners comprising 9 free courses on Algorithmic Trading.
Before this course, I had some basic knowledge of python, however, all my knowledge was very isolated. I knew how to do simple functions or could make little games, but I didn’t know how I could actually apply this to be useful.
I did this course to learn about the applications of python and see what sort of careers this could lead to. It gave me an overview of python and its various applications in different scenarios using its vast library.
In my opinion, Jupyter notebooks are excellent at showing the code and information. I also like how you can easily download them to your device locally.
One big concept that I learned about was the idea of modules and packages, especially Numpy and Pandas. The course was very good at introducing these packages and going through how to import them and the correct syntax to use.
The coding exercises were my favourite part! They meant that I had to actively write out the lines of code which made me remember them. I was comfortable with basic python syntax so I was quite happy with the exercises and was able to implement the next syntax quite easily.
Quantra provided clear instructions and I really liked that when I was stuck, I was given hints, not just the answer.
My initial goal was to learn more about the applications of python, especially in finance, and this course has definitely achieved that.
My objective was to learn more about the applications of Python, especially in Finance, and the courses definitely helped me achieve this goal. I would like to increase my knowledge of python and its application in finance.
I have enrolled in Quantra’s ‘Python for Machine learning in Finance’ course and I found it to be very good with detailed information and a variety of interactive resources.
I look forward to completing other courses!
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experiences, Megan. We hope you successfully cover the courses to learn and develop your skills. We are glad that Quantra has helped you achieve your learning goals and we hope to see your incredible growth. We wish you the best for your future.
Megan has taken her first step and has already gained the essential skills required in Algorithmic Trading. You too can leverage Quantra’s free courses and resources to enhance your skills with Algorithmic Trading for beginners.
Disclaimer: In order to assist individuals who are considering pursuing a career in algorithmic and quantitative trading, this success story has been collated based on the personal experiences of a student from Quantra. Success stories are for illustrative purposes only and are not meant to be used for investment purposes. The results achieved post completion of the Quantra course(s) may not be uniform for all individuals.
