Program Dates
June 2 – June 30, 2026
Status
Accepting Applications
Format
Virtual via Zoom
Cost
$3000/student
ViableEdu Professional Development Program
Program Description
Now in its sixth year, the ViableEdu Professional Development Program is designed to equip aspiring finance or fintech professionals with the knowledge, insights, and industry access to compete for job opportunities. Through our initial 4-week program, you’ll build a strong foundation in capital markets and fintech and be given an opportunity to compete for the ViableEdu Apprenticeship Program in July. Distinguished students will be invited to attend the July ViableEdu Apprentice Program at no additional cost.
Hosted every summer, the ViableEdu Professional Development Program is a four-week virtual financial education and training opportunity for students looking to learn the foundations and applications of capital markets, market structure, fintech, entrepreneurship and more. The curriculum was developed by BondCliQ and ViableMkts CEO Chris White.
The program provides a comprehensive study of the mechanics of financial market systems and the role that technology plays in market development and is comprised of individual modules that leverage animated presentation materials and demonstrations to articulate key concepts. Participants in the ViableEdu Professional Development Program will develop a deeper understanding of why markets work and how technology can be used to modernize and optimize financial market systems. Through this course, students will:
Understand critical market concepts (ex: Liquidity)
Examine the history of financial market evolution
De-construct the key elements that influence market development
Identify opportunities for career growth in capital markets fintech
Program Structure
The ViableEdu Professional Development Program delivers a high-engagement learning experience designed to build mastery in core capital markets concepts. The program combines live, 90-minute virtual classes with select asynchronous content and office hours led by industry experts. Participants engage in approximately five hours of learning per week through interactive sessions, targeted readings, and applied digital assignments. This blended format makes complex financial market topics approachable, strengthens practical understanding, and builds confidence through active participation.
After completing foundational classes, you’ll select one of two career-aligned specialization
tracks:
1. Capital Markets Fintech | 2. Alternative Investing
Classes, office hours, and Networking Coffee Chats take place on Zoom.
Skills Development: 1-2 hours
In addition to virtual classes, you will be given assignments that reinforce key concepts and track your ability to apply your knowledge to generate answers and insights.
Networking (Coffee Talks): 1 hour
Each week, there is a live “Coffee Chat” with a different industry expert to give you a direct opportunity to network and ask important questions about career development.
ViableEdu Market Structure and Innovation Classes: 1-2 hours
Mandatory Course Content
Demystifying Wall Street
Demystifying Wall Street
Module is designed to help attendees develop a strong foundation in the basics of Finance and Wall St.
Areas Covered:
● Wall Street terminology
● Finance basics
● Market participants, products, and trading
Mechanics of Market Making
Mechanics of Market Making
Students learn key concepts around market making workflow, liquidity, broker-dealers, and different market making techniques
Areas Covered:
● Who are “market makers”?
● Difference between a broker and a dealer
● Liquidity in financial markets
● Clients of market makers
Mechanics of Asset Management
Mechanics of Asset Management
Students learn the parties, products, and strategies of Asset Management
Areas Covered:
● Different types of asset managers
● Different products asset managers invest in
● Different strategies used to differentiate Asset Managers from their competitors
Deconstructing Debt
Deconstructing Debt
Students learn the history, structures, strategies and various applications of fixed income
Areas Covered:
● History of debt and credit
● Capital Access
● Credit Ratings and Debt Structures
Identifying Innovation
Identifying Innovation
Students learn the how innovation has changed, and will continue to change, the world of finance
Areas Covered:
● Recognizing Opportunities for Innovation
● Overcoming Barriers to Innovation
● Innovation Execution and Adoption
Specialized Learning Pathways
Capital Markets Fintech Pathway
Capital Markets Fintech Pathway
Classes taught:
● Electronic Trading 101
● Electronic Trading 201
● Alternative Data
Alternative Investing Pathway
Alternative Investing Pathway
Classes taught:
● Introduction to Venture Capital
● Introduction to Private Equity
● Introduction to Private Credit
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