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Bloomberg Certification FAQ BMC (Bloomberg Market Concepts) : Goizueta Business Library

The document provides information about the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification program. It details that BMC consists of self-paced online video modules covering economics, currencies, fixed income, and equities. Students have one year to complete the 8-hour program and earn a certificate of completion. The document also provides information about accessing Bloomberg terminals on Emory's campus and technical requirements for the BMC certification.

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Bloomberg Certification FAQ BMC (Bloomberg Market Concepts) : Goizueta Business Library

The document provides information about the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification program. It details that BMC consists of self-paced online video modules covering economics, currencies, fixed income, and equities. Students have one year to complete the 8-hour program and earn a certificate of completion. The document also provides information about accessing Bloomberg terminals on Emory's campus and technical requirements for the BMC certification.

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Bloomberg Certification FAQ

BMC (Bloomberg Market Concepts)


 8 hour self-paced e-learning video modules (Economics, Currencies, Fixed Income, Equities)
 In-depth course on understanding the essentials of what moves financial markets and drives
valuations.
 Developing Bloomberg navigation/search skills
 Earn Certification of Completion

Bloomberg Support Options

 <Help> <Help> - Click the Green Help key (upper left on keyboard) twice for live chat
o NOTE: Bloomberg will respond w/in 24 hours
 Call Customer Support – recommended for prompt support
o East Coast – 212/318-2000
o West Coast – 415/912-2960
 Bloomberg may ask you to identify your terminal:
o Bloomberg 1
 SID 6903591-2
 S/N 633836-0
o Bloomberg 2
 SID 6903597-1
 S/N 767549-3
 Type BPS<GO> - download Bloomberg’s many PDF cheat sheets and short “how-to” videos

Location of Bloomberg Terminals

Goizueta Business Library


2 Bloomberg Terminals
Accessible 24/7, whenever the Woodruff Library Building is open: http://web.library.emory.edu/using-the-
library/visiting-the-library/hours/index.html
Reservation recommended: http://business-emory.libcal.com/booking/gbl-bloomberg

Goizueta Business School (East Wing)


6 Bloomberg Terminals – Computer Lab (400)
Accessible M-F, 6am-11pm; Sa-Su, 6am-7pm
First Come First Serve availability

Create your Bloomberg personal username and password

 Required for Bloomberg certifications.


 Log into the computer using your Emory usernet/id and password.
 Bloomberg will automatically launch.
 Click <Enter> or <Go> to begin
 Click “Create a New Login”
o Complete the registration process.
Do I need my own Bloomberg username and password if I don’t want the certification?

 No, it is not required. You can log into Bloomberg and use all its functions by using the shared GBS
Bloomberg username/password. To locate it:
 Go to the GBL Bloomberg access page http://business.library.emory.edu/research-
learning/databases/bloomberg.php
 Click the link to “user id and password in sharepoint” to access the list of database
passwords stored on GBS Sharepoint.

What equipment do I need to earn a Bloomberg certification?

You must use the Bloomberg terminal in the Goizueta Business Library or Goizueta Business School. You cannot
access Bloomberg remotely.

Learning the Basics of Navigating/Searching Bloomberg

If you are brand new to using Bloomberg or would like a refresher before starting the BMC Certification, go to:
Bloomberg Resource Center <BPS> GO
There are a number of PDF cheat sheets and short videos.

 navigating
 discoverability
 using the Bloomberg keyboard
 searching
 help
 and more...

BMC (Bloomberg Market Concepts) Certification

What is BMC?

BMC is focused on teaching you an introduction to the financial markets; it includes practice navigating
Bloomberg and using Bloomberg functions (i.e. LaunchPad, etc.) but the focus is understanding the context of
financial markets.
 8 hour self-paced e-learning video modules (Economics, Currencies, Fixed Income, Equities)
 Earn Certification of Completion
 Don’t have to complete all the modules in one sitting; you can stop as many times as you want and
will be returned to where you left off after you login.
 You have 1 year to complete BMC and earn your certification.

BMC contains 4 modules: Economics, Currencies, Fixed Income and Equities.


All learning is done via Bloomberg Video; bring a headset.
Each module runs between 1 and 3 hours.
Bring a basic calculator.

Get started: Type BMC<GO>

Learning Video Modules

Module 1: Economic Indicators – 1 hour


 Primacy of GDP
 Monitoring GDP
 Forecasting GDP
Module 2: Currencies – 1 hour
 Currency Market Mechanics
 Currency Valuation
 Central Banks and Currencies
 Currency Risk
Module 3: Fixed Income – 3 hours
 The Roots of the Bond Market
 Bond Valuation Drivers
 Central Bankers and Interest Rates
 The Yield Curve & Why It Matters
 Movements in the Yield Curve
Module 4: Equities – 3 hours
 Introducing the Stock Market
 The Nature of Equities
 Absolute Valuation
 Relative Valuation

Quizzes – you will be prompted to take multiple short, 3-4 question, exams throughout each module. You are
not graded on these quizzes; they are intended to help you to review what you have just learned.

Certification of Completion – earned at the completion of all 4 modules; the BMC home screen will prompt
you to download it.

BMC FAQs

How long do I have to complete BMC and receive my certification?


As a student, you have 1 year.

Can I download the videos?


No, the videos are the property of Bloomberg.

Can I access BMC on my personal computer, i.e. on the web?


Yes, for a fee you can opt to upgrade your BMC account to a web version. This will allow you dual access via the
Bloomberg Terminal and your personal computer. While BMC via a Bloomberg Terminal is free, the remote option
costs $149.00 and you would be responsible for that cost. Register at bloomberginstitute.com and be sure to use
your emory.edu email.

Can I pause a module and resume it at a later date?


Yes, when you log back into the module, it will reopen where you left off.

Can I just do one module?


Yes, however to earn the certificate of completion you must complete all modules.

When do I get the certificate?


When you log in at BMC<GO>, your certificate will be downloadable from the course page as soon as you have
completed all four modules.

Do I need a calculator to complete the course?


Yes, a basic calculator is sufficient.

Is there a pass/fail make I need to achieve in order to obtain the certificate?


No, it is a certificate of completion.

Is my score private?
Yes, per Bloomberg’s Privacy Policy, our personal information and score are kept private.

Why am I getting a blank screen when trying to play a video?


Please ensure that you have a recent version of Adobe Flash on your computer and that the Flash plugin is enabled
on your Internet browser.
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