Accelerate onboarding. Strengthen expertise.
Your teams are your best investment.
At Derivatives Academy, we design tailored training programs that keep finance professionals sharp, up to date, and ready to lead in Derivatives & Structured Products.
👉 From onboarding to advanced expertise, our programs grow with your people.
Why Choose Our Training?
Tailored to your needs
Every program is customized to your organization’s goals and challenges for maximum impact.
A true HR advantage
Investing in your people drives loyalty and reduces turnover.
Boost performance
Well-trained teams tackle challenges with confidence and deliver stronger results.
Stay ahead of the curve
Give your teams the tools to anticipate market shifts and keep your business competitive.
NEXT STEP:
Schedule a personal presenation call.
During this exploritory meeting, we will discuss about your unique needs and create a customised training program for your teams!
Your career starts now!
Personalised, Flexible & International
Our training programs combine academic excellence, practical expertise, and mindset development, equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to succeed in their careers. All of this is delivered in a flexible way, tailored to each individual’s needs.
In addition, every program includes access to our digital platform. This allows our clients to continue practicing, strengthen their knowledge, and stay up to date with the latest market developments.
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Europe
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Worldwide
Online
Empower your teams with the expertise to lead in derivatives and structured products. Derivatives Academy keeps finance professionals sharp, confident, and ready to excel in today’s fast-moving markets.
Maxime de Bellefroid
Founder of Derivatives Academy
Frequently Asked Questions
Participants gain:
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> Advanced Skills : Deep understanding of derivatives and structured products.
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> Career Support : Assistance in crafting a personalized career strategy and access to a professional network.
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> Certification : An industry-recognized certification from Derivatives Academy.
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> Lifetime Access to our collaborative learning platform and a private alumni circle.
The Bootcamp offers flexibility with both in-person and online formats. For instance, the next session is scheduled to be held in Paris, with options for online participation.
To enroll, click on any button of this page to book a meeting with us. We will then discuss together your profile and professional aspirations and how our program can help you achieve them. After this mutual introduction, we will both see if we want to proceed further.
We currently plan to run two to three bootcamps per year to ensure we achieve our 100% placement rate.
Locations: Bootcamps will primarily be held in Paris, Geneva, and London, where our main clients are based.
This frequency allows us to maintain high-quality training and strong industry connections, maximizing career opportunities for participants.
Yes, you can participate only to our intensive 1-week bootcamp without following the full 12-week program!
The cost is reduced to €1,700 and also embedded a lifetime access to our learning platform.
To secure your spot for the1-week bootcamp, a first deposit of €700 is required. Such deposit will already grant you a lifetime access to our learning platform.
The Bootcamp is a 12-week program designed to equip participants with in-depth knowledge of derivatives and structured products. The structure includes :
- Week 1 : A 32-hour intensive bootcamp focusing on skills acquisition, covering 15 carefully selected topics.
- Weeks 2 to 11 : Daily 1-hour group sessions (Monday to Friday) aimed at knowledge consolidation, career planning, and network expansion.
- Week 12 : A final week dedicated to certification, including a one-hour individual interview, feedbacks, and follow-up.
The Bootcamp serves as a powerful career accelerator by :
- Sharing its professional network with participants.
- Showcasing participants' profiles to support their career progression.
- Aiming for 100% placement in internships or jobs upon program completion.
In the final week, participants undergo a certification process that includes :
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Two individual interviews to assess their understanding and skills.
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Provision of feedback and follow-up to support ongoing development.
Successful participants receive the prestigious Derivatives Academy Certification, recognized in the industry.
Our certification aims to be the industry standard in derivatives and structured products, recognized in Sales & Trading. To uphold this reputation, we maintain a strict, merit-based evaluation process.
No worries! Each participant has three attempts to pass. While this doesn’t make the process easier, a first failure will help you gauge the expected level and refine your preparation.
Retake Fee: After the first failure, each additional 1-hour interview requires a €100 fee.
Yes.
To secure your spot for the bootcamp, a first deposit of €500 is required. Such deposit will already grant you a lifetime access to our learning platform.
To participate to the first week of the program, an upfront payment of €1,500 is required by the beginning of the bootcamp.
- By the end of the first week, a second payment of €600 will be due.
- By the end of the second month, a third payment of €600 will be due.
Please note that obtaining the certification is contingent upon meeting these financial obligations.