The Professional Primer
Our signature programme, the Professional Primer is an opportunity to learn essential skills directly from industry experts, ensuring that students are set up for success in their first internship and job.
The curriculum has three components: soft skills, technical knowledge, and career coaching, and features cohort-style learning and guest speakers, providing opportunities for organic networking and mentoring.
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The Professional Primer is a week-long, in-person programme for cohorts of 3-5 students. The course is held in the heart of London, and covers technical knowledge, soft skills, and career preparation.
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In addition to the coursework, each student will have one-on-one coaching, hear from guest speakers from the industry, and work on a group project to facilitate the development of an organic professional network.
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All graduates may elect to stay engaged as part of the Alumni Club, which offers life-long coaching, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
Who are the Students?
Our students are ambitious individuals with a keen interest in financial services, investment banking, and wealth management.
The Professional Primer is ideal for those in their last year of secondary school, through their penultimate year of university, prior to their first internship or job.
Applicants must show a track record of academic performance.
Sample Curriculum:
Soft Skills
Goal Setting
Building Your Professional Narrative
Presentation Skills
Technical Knowledge
Introduction to Capital Markets
Asset Management Overview
Modeling Masterclass
Career Coaching
Personalised CV Review
One-on-One Coaching
Building Your Board: Mentorship 101