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The Hedge Fund Builder

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Graduated from

  • Stanford University
  • ESCP Business School
  • American University of Beirut
  • Lebanese American University
  • University of Michigan
  • London School of Economics and Political Science
  • KEDGE Business School
  • Sorbonne University
  • INSEAD
  • London Business School
  • University of Oxford
  • Université Paris Dauphine

Work at

  • HSBC
  • UBS
  • Bank of America
  • Citi
  • Barclays
  • Bloomberg
  • Credit Suisse
  • Morgan Stanley
  • BlackRock
  • Société Générale
  • Oracle
  • Wells Fargo
  • Banque Pasche
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • PwC
  • FXCM
  • Banque BEMO
  • MBC Group
  • stc
  • Google

Professional credentials

  • CFA Institute — Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • GARP — Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
  • IFTA — Certified Financial Technician (CFTe)
  • CMT Association — Chartered Market Technician (CMT)
  • IMA — Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • The Institute of Internal Auditors — Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • International Compliance Association (ICA)
  • Chartered Portfolio Manager (CPM)
  • CAIA Association — Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)

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Certifications

Professional certifications co-issued with AUD. Built by practitioners, with AI-assist for smarter practice.

Certified Portfolio & Fund Manager (CPFM)

CPFM

Issued by Capital Academy and the American University in Dubai (AUD)

Certified Portfolio & Fund Manager (CPFM)

For portfolio managers and investment analysts

63 ClassesUnlimited interactive exercises

AI & Algo Trading Certification (AIAT)

AIAT

Issued by Capital Academy and the American University in Dubai (AUD)

AI & Algo Trading Certification (AIAT)

For quantitative analysts and algorithmic traders

54 ClassesUnlimited interactive exercises

Certificate in AI-Powered Financial Analysis (CAFA)

CAFA

Issued by Capital Academy and the American University in Dubai (AUD)

Certificate in AI-Powered Financial Analysis (CAFA)

For financial analysts and equity researchers using AI

56 ClassesUnlimited interactive exercises

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Classes are authored and reviewed by active practitioners. Each lesson shows the author, reviewer, and affiliation

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Build in-demand skills and earn trusted certifications. Learn through expert-reviewed content, enhanced by AI-powered tools.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

CPFM: Chartered Portfolio & Fund Manager. Portfolio construction, risk control, and performance reporting for professional money management.
AIAT: AI & Algo Trading. Build and evaluate algorithmic strategies, from data pipelines to backtesting and risk limits.
CAFA: AI-Powered Financial Analysis. Valuation and forecasting enhanced with machine learning for decision-ready analysis
Yes. Certificates are issued by Capital Academy with the American University in Dubai (AUD). The issuing details appear on each program page.
CPFM: Portfolio managers and buy-side analysts.
AIAT: Quant researchers and algorithmic traders.
CAFA: Financial and equity analysts who use AI.
Self-paced. Most learners finish over several months, depending on schedule and experience.
Yes. The Private plan adds mentor sessions and a tailored path.
Yes. Sample lessons and syllabi are available on each program page.
A digital, verifiable certificate that lists the program name, issuing institutions, completion date, and a unique ID.
Yes. Cancel anytime from the account page. Access continues until the end of the current billing period.
No. Programs are educational. Always consider independent advice before investing.