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The AI & Algo Trading Certification AIAT® program is a professional pathway built to develop skilled algorithmic and AI-powered traders. It combines core market foundations with technical analysis, quantitative methods, Python, machine learning, neural networks, and modern trading technologies. Each stage develops practical skills used in prop firms, hedge funds, and quant trading teams, from reading market behavior to designing and automating trading strategies. The certificate is a structured, multi-level journey that sharpens how you analyze markets, test ideas, and build high-performance trading systems.

AI & Algo Trading Certification

Howit works

Each certification is designed as a structured journey, guiding you from foundational learning to advanced specialization. Complete the classes, pass the final exam, and earn your accredited certificate to showcase your expertise.

Step 1Optional

9 Preparation classes

Build or refresh the foundational knowledge needed before starting the core program.

Step 211 of 11 required

11 Core classes

Master the essential knowledge and practical skills required to complete the program.

Step 33 of 10 required

10 Specialization classes

Choose at least 3 courses in your selected specialization to build advanced expertise in your chosen field.

Step 42 of 8 required

8 Elective classes

Choose at least 2 electives to deepen your expertise in topics aligned with your goals.

Step 5

Level 1 exam

Sit the certification exam once you have passed all the required class exams.

Step 6

AIAT Level 1 pass record

Pass the Level 1 exam to receive your official Level 1 pass record.

26 required

54 Classes

Explore all classes included in this certification. Required classes build your core knowledge. Complete them at your own pace and track your progress along the way.

AIAT Level 1

Build the professional foundation. Included in Pro and Certified.

38 Classes · 16 required

AIAT Level 2

Advanced coursework and a professional exam for the full certification, co-issued with AUD. Included in Certified.

16 Classes · 10 required

AIATFAQs

Traders, quants, and anyone who wants to master algorithmic trading, AI models, and data-driven strategies.
In two levels. Level 1: 11 core classes, 3 specializations and 2 electives (preparation classes are optional), then the Level 1 exam. Level 2: 7 advanced core classes and 3 specializations, then the Level 2 exam, which earns the full certification.
The Pro plan covers Level 1 and its exam. The Certified plan adds the Level 2 exam and the full certification. Pro members can open every class.
No. The program starts with core foundations and builds gradually into Python, machine learning, and neural networks.
Technical analysis, algorithmic strategy design, Python automation, ML models, neural networks, sentiment analysis, and quantitative methods.
70% on the Level 1 exam and 75% on the Level 2 exam.
Passing Level 1 earns a Level 1 credential. Passing Level 2 earns the full AIAT® certification, co-issued with the American University in Dubai (AUD).
No. Beginners can start from the fundamentals, and experienced traders deepen their technical edge.
It blends traditional trading methods with AI, data science, no-code forecasting tools, and modern automation techniques.
You study at your own pace. Most learners finish Level 1 in a few months of part-time study, then continue to Level 2.
Yes. Understanding how algorithms think significantly improves manual decision-making.

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