CQF vs. Quant Blueprint:
Which Program Is Right for You?

In this article, you’ll learn the key differences between CQF and Quant Blueprint, and which program is better suited for your goals. Whether you’re managing your own capital or aiming for a high-paying career in quantitative finance, understanding these distinctions will help you make an informed decision.

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Why Compare CQF to Quant Blueprint?

CQF is ideal for finance professionals who want to enhance their expertise to manage personal trading portfolios or deepen their understanding of advanced quantitative concepts.

‍Quant Blueprint, however, focuses on helping individuals land high-paying roles in quantitative trading, research, and development. It combines practical training, mentorship, and interview preparation, making it perfect for those looking to break into the competitive world of quant finance.

Why Choose Quant Blueprint Over CQF?

Focused on Landing Jobs
Quant Blueprint is specifically designed to help you land high-paying quant roles at tier-1 firms like Citadel, Jane Street, and Two Sigma. While CQF enhances your finance knowledge, it doesn’t offer the same level of career guidance or mentorship.

‍Practical, Hands-On Curriculum
Quant Blueprint emphasizes real-world skills through coding projects, trading simulations, and comprehensive interview preparation—so you’re job-ready from day one.

‍Comprehensive Interview Prep
Gain access to a 500+ question bank, mock interviews, and the Get-The-Interview Guide™, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the toughest quant interviews.

‍1:1 Mentorship
Work directly with senior quants who provide tailored guidance on technical skills, resume optimization, and career strategy.

‍Faster Results
Complete the program in just 12 weeks and start interviewing for jobs right away—compared to the CQF’s six-month, theory-focused schedule.

Where Our Students Work

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$225,000

average first year salary + bonus

$525,000+

compensation at tier-1 firms

12 weeks

median program completion time

Develop Advanced Quant Skills & Bolster Your Resume

Guaranteed to give you a leg up over others

Learn exactly what to add to your resume: work on thorough trading/research projects that recruiters look for on resumes. Learn the real world skills that quant firms explicitly seek and develop a fully employable skillset.

Work on real world, multi-asset class quant projects used at Hedge Funds and HFTs

Participate in relevant trading competitions and data challenges that recruiters look for and hone your quant skills

Thorough 1:1 resume reviews with our team so we can reconstruct your profile and maximize your shot at as many interviews

Build and highlight the technical, markets-oriented, risk/strategy, and fit-based skills and interests that recruiters and hiring-managers care about

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Tons of Success Stories

Our students have landed Quant Trading, Quant Research, and Quant Analysts roles at firms like Jane Street, Two Sigma, HRT, SIG, and more

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"Thanks so much, yes I’m glad with how the resume looks!"
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"Just got done with my SIG recruiter interview! Thanks for the help with the questions, glad that first one [that you mentioned] showed up!"

Christina

Hear from a student!

"I wanted to quickly update you guys- I signed to be a QT intern at CitSec next summer. Thank you for providing this course, it was so helpful for me to go through over the summer, and really provided me with a lot of intuition and understanding before interviews."

Anish

Offers: Citadel Securities

Hear from a student!

"As you know, I go to a Top 5 CS/Math school, but still found immense value out of the lecture materials and question bank... the interview questions were so easy after the prep guide."

Alex

Offers: Citadel

"Yesterday, I signed a Quant Research internship contract with Millennium... Thanks for your advice over the previous months... Would appreciate your advice on career progression."

Allan

Offers: Millennium, Brevan Howard

"I used to teach for a living, and I know a great teacher when I see one, you all are such natural teachers - thank you"

Evan

Hear from a student!

"Glad to hear such positive feedback about QRT! :)

I finally got the offer call today, with details... I'll let you know how things go with XTY."

Emanuel

Offers: Qube Research & Technologies

"...landed internships with DV Trading and Peak6 Capital Management... A proprietary options trading firm in Chicago..."

Nicky

Offers: Peak6, DV Trading

"I wasn't getting a single interview before. Thanks to all of your guys resume fixes back in May and getting in touch with recruiters, I ended up with 6 first round interviews within 3 weeks. Cheers."

Jonathan

Offers: Point72

CQF vs. Quant Blueprint:
Which Program Is Right for You?