Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) is an 8-10 hour self-paced e-learning course that provides a visual introduction to the financial markets. BMC consists of 4 modules – Economic Indicators, Currencies, Fixed Income and Equities – woven together from Bloomberg data, news, analytics and television.
BMC is free for JCU users from one of the terminals. The subscription is, however, only available on Bloomberg terminals. When you register to get started you will be required to create a dedicatedlogin, from which you can access the modules dashboard.
More information on the course modules and learning outcomes is available at BCER <GO> on the terminal.
Once you are in the BMC section you can Log in. SelectLog In with SSO:
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On the first access, you will be asked toSign up. Choose to continue as aLearner; you will be prompted to a new page:
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HitLaunch course: the default browser will open to youraccount onthe Bloomberg Education portal, where you can start the 4 modules. After the first time, theLog In with SSOoption will directly lead you to theLaunch course page. On the browser, please selectCertificatesand thenBloomberg Market Concepts:
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By clicking on BMC on the top menu you will access the Bloomberg Market Concepts page, where you can work through the different modules and check your progress.You can pause and resume the module whenever you want.
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To earn the certificate only the 4 modules with the certificate icon are required.
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The Bloomberg Market Concepts page also includes other modules that you are free to complete but that are not required for receiving the BMC certificate.
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Certificate of Completion
After completing all four modules you will receive aCertificate of Completion that youcan include in your resume or share in your social media.
FAQs
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) is an 8-10 hour self-paced e-learning course that provides a visual introduction to the financial markets. BMC consists of 4 modules – Economic Indicators, Currencies, Fixed Income and Equities – woven together from Bloomberg data, news, analytics and television.
What are the Bloomberg market concepts? ›
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) is a self-paced, e-learning course that provides an interactive introduction to the financial markets using the power of the Terminal.
How to pass the Bloomberg market concept? ›
Bloomberg Essentials
To complete certification, you must watch videos and pass an exam for each of the Core Courses, and 1 Market sector course. Each video is between 15-30 minutes long. You must get at least a 75% on each exam. If you score lower than 75%, you can only retake each exam once.
How many hours does it take to complete Bloomberg market concepts? ›
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
Each BMC module is ahour, self-paced e-learning course that provides an interactive introduction to the financial markets. The course should take 6-8 hours to complete. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion.
Should I put Bloomberg market concepts on my resume? ›
Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate on Resume
While this can be a good education for you personally, it will not add much value to your resume. If you can take it for free through your school on a terminal, it is likely worth your time if you are not a finance major (or have not taken any finance courses yet).
How do I get free Bloomberg market concepts? ›
Students can access BMC for free on a Bloomberg terminal. Watch a video introduction to Bloomberg Market Concepts; Learn more about the content and format of the course and each of the modules, and frequently asked questions by Students.
Is Bloomberg market concepts a free course? ›
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) is a free e-learning finance course that can be integrated into finance curricula.
Can you do Bloomberg market concepts at home? ›
Tip 1: A web version of BMC is available (for a fee) if you would like to access the course outside of the Bronfman Library. Tip 2: You have one year to complete all of the BMC modules.
What score do I need to pass Bloomberg Market Concepts? ›
You will need to pass each one with a 75% score in order to receive the completion acknowledgment. How many exams can I complete?
How much does the Bloomberg market concepts course cost? ›
Bloomberg Market Concept – Course Fee
For students, this online course costs only $149. At the same time, professionals are liable to pay $249. Ideally, it takes around 8 hours-12 hours to complete the course.
You will need to take the CORE EXAM (After watching the 4 Core Videos) and ONE of the Market Sector exams. You will need to pass each one with a 75% score in order to receive the completion acknowledgment. How many exams can I complete?
What are some of the products Bloomberg focuses on? ›
Bloomberg LP is a global media and financial data and analytics conglomerate. The company generates revenue from subscriptions and fees associated with Bloomberg terminals as well as a variety of other services including Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Business, focused on venture capital, brokerage, and more.
What is Bloomberg industry classification? ›
The Bloomberg Industry Classification Standard (BICS) and the Bloomberg Classification System (BCLASS) support the investment process by organizing legal entities and securities into consistent peer groups according to specific activities and risk categories.
What makes Bloomberg different from its competitors? ›
Bloomberg's key strengths include: A well-established product and user community. Top-quality data sources. Real-time collaboration tools for connecting with colleagues, clients, and a broader network of financial professionals.