{"id":4403,"date":"2025-08-24T11:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/?p=4403"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:56:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T15:56:25","slug":"financial-platforms-training-certifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/financial-platforms-training-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Platforms: Training and Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Goizueta Business Library licenses several Wall Street financial platforms: Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, FactSet, and Pitchbook. Each offers various options for learning to use the platform, understanding more about topics (e.g. equities, fixed income) and most include courses for which you can earn certificates.<\/p>\n<p>Below is relevant information and links for each platform<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bloomberg<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Bloomberg is licensed only for the Goiuzeta Business School community.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0Bloomberg Market Concepts; Environmental Sustainability Governance, and Finance Fundamentals (BFF)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bloomberg for Education currently offers three self-paced, interactive certification courses: Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC), Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG), and Finance Fundamentals (BFF). These can boost your knowledge and strengthen your job applications. Upon finishing each program, you will receive a certificate of completion that you can promote on your LinkedIn, resume, and CV.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/emory.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/r\/sites\/GBS\/Shared%20Documents\/GBL\/Bloomberg%20Certifications_BMC_ESG_BFF%20Remote%20Registration_July%2020%202024_July%2031%202025_Updated%20July%2027%20024.pdf?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=0cTghT\">Learn about Bloomberg&#8217;s certification courses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.emory.edu\/media\/9416\">Instructions for how to register to use Bloomberg&#8217;s Education Portal and take the courses <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2020\/03\/bloomberg-bmc-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2335\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2020\/03\/bloomberg-bmc-1-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2020\/03\/bloomberg-bmc-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2020\/03\/bloomberg-bmc-1-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2020\/03\/bloomberg-bmc-1-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2020\/03\/bloomberg-bmc-1.jpg 1123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>LSEG Workspace<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>LSEG Workspace is licensed only for the Goiuzeta Business School community.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Learning Centre<br \/>\n<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.refinitiv.com\/en\/learning-centre\">www.refinitiv.com\/en\/learning-centre<\/a><br \/>\nYou will be prompted to register; use your emory.edu email<\/p>\n<p>The Learning Centre houses the following content:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Guided Learning<\/strong> &#8211; Explore a curated selection of topics for the Investment Banking community, including Market Data, Asset Management, Wealth Management, and Risk &amp; Compliance. This section includes both on-demand and instructor-led learning sessions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enroll in Classes<\/strong> \u2013 Locate hundreds of live classes that you can register for; includes a filter by skill-level. Also access PDF Factsheets and Quick-Start Guides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch Videos<\/strong> \u2013 Watch hundreds of videos; includes a filter by skill-level. Also access PDF Factsheets and Quick-Start Guides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take Certifications<\/strong> &#8211; Become proficient in Refinitiv products; on-demand training allows you to learn at your desktop or mobile at your own pace. A final assessment will prove your knowledge to peers and future employers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-31-at-6.48.46-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4401 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-31-at-6.48.46-PM-1024x612.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-31-at-6.48.46-PM-1024x612.png 1024w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-31-at-6.48.46-PM-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-31-at-6.48.46-PM-768x459.png 768w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2023\/07\/Screen-Shot-2023-07-31-at-6.48.46-PM.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>FactSet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>FactSet is licensed only for the Goiuzeta Business School community.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>FactSet Learning Center<br \/>\n<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.factset.com\/\">https:\/\/learning.factset.com\/\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nLogin with your <a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.emory.edu\/business\/research-learning\/databases\/factset\">FactSet<\/a> username\/password\u00a0 (Registration for FactSet takes 7-10 days, <a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.emory.edu\/media\/11666\">follow these steps<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The Learning Center houses the following content:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>User Workflows<\/strong> \u2013 eLearning tailored to specific job functions (e.g., Investment Banking, Portfolio Analysis, Wealth Management).<\/li>\n<li><strong>FactSet Products <\/strong>\u2013 eLearning focused on increasing knowledge on workflow solutions (e.g., company research, screening, market\/news, portfolio analysis).<\/li>\n<li><strong>FactSet Certificates <\/strong>\u2013 Earn a FactSet Essentials Certificate, including Core Products, Derivative Products, Portfolio Analysis, and Universal Screening.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Training Calendar <\/strong>\u2013 Register for FactSet instructor-led training.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Training Catalog <\/strong>\u2013 Locate hundreds of recorded training sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2023\/08\/factsetlearning.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4406 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2023\/08\/factsetlearning-1024x513.png\" alt=\"image of fastest learning page\" width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2023\/08\/factsetlearning-1024x513.png 1024w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2023\/08\/factsetlearning-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2023\/08\/factsetlearning-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/files\/2023\/08\/factsetlearning.png 1183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pitchbook<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Pitchbook is licensed for all of Emory<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pitchbook Pioneer<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pioneer.pitchbook.com\/\">https:\/\/pioneer.pitchbook.com<\/a><br \/>\nLogin with your Pitchbook username\/password.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/gbsl\/become-a-pitchbook-pro\/\">Read this blog<\/a> to learn more about Pitchbook Pioneer.<\/p>\n<p>The Learning Center houses the following content:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pitchbook 101<\/strong> &#8211; Learn to navigate the PitchBook Platform.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Catalog<\/strong> \u2013 Locate all live and recording training sessions; filter by firm type (e.g., VC, PE, Investment Banking) and Business Objective (e.g., Asset Allocation, Fund Rasing, Deal Sourcing).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live Training<\/strong> \u2013 Register for workshops or watch recorded sessions on-demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Goizueta Business Library licenses several Wall Street financial platforms: Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, FactSet, and Pitchbook. Each offers various options for learning to use the platform, understanding more about topics (e.g. equities, fixed income) and most include courses for which you can earn certificates. 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