CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

This handbook provides information about the FDP curriculum, tips on how to study for the exam, the structure of the exam, and what to bring for the exam. Thoroughly reading this handbook will ensure that your FDP experience will be both pleasant and rewarding

STUDY GUIDE 

The Study Guide is organized to facilitate quick learning and easy retention. Each topic is structured around learning objectives that define the content to be tested on the exam.

FDP REQUIRED READINGS 

• IPR E-Book Big Data in Machine Learning in the Financial Industry contains eight required readings ($99 for exam registrants).
• Topics in Financial Data Science contains 12 required readings (free for exam registrants).
• Three required books available through third-party websites.
• Data Science for Business 
• Introduction to Statistical Learning 
• Big Data and Machine Learning in Quantitative Investment 
• Exam registrants have access to the Sample Questions