Getting Started on Bloomberg

This is a self-paced e-learning course accessible at the lab or remotely that provides an interactive introduction to the financial markets. You can work on your certificate remotely and practice during open lab hours or anytime that a workstation is available.

To enroll, you can attend a Bloomberg information session or ask any marketlab fellow at the front desk to guide you through the registration process.

Bloomberg Certification Remote Access

1. Sign in using your Illinois Email Account 
2. Web Access - Bloomberg Market Concepts Certification
3. Market Lab Class Code: C9MRYGHNJZ

Bloomberg Terminal Access

1. Guide - How to create a Bloomberg Terminal Account
2. Guide - How to signup for Bloomberg Certification from a terminal
3. Market Lab Class Code: C9MRYGHNJZ

Professional Development

The Market Information Lab Certification gives students in-depth exposure to the tools required for careers in finance. To earn a certificate, you must complete all modules from the software vendor and pass its exam.

Bloomberg Market Concepts provides a visual introduction to the financial markets. The 8-hour self-paced e-learning course consists of four modules — economics, currencies, fixed income, and equities — woven together from Bloomberg data, news, analytics and television.

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