High Impact Applied Learning for Financial Professionals

Recruitment • Onboarding • Early Careers • Professional Development • Executive Coaching

Practical training that turns knowledge into performance

Trusted by leading banks, companies and financial institutions worldwide, ACF equips their people with the skills and confidence to excel.

Learn

Build knowledge and understanding

Expert instructors and interactive eLearning build a solid grounding.

Apply

Put skills into practice

Advanced simulations let people practise in realistic market conditions.

Deliver

Turn learning into real results

Your people gain the skills and confidence to deliver outstanding performance.

Solutions

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    Financial Training
    ACF delivers high-impact financial training built around application. Expert instruction, active learning and realistic simulation give participants the opportunity to practise what they learn, build practical skills and retain knowledge over time.
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    Simulation
    ACF simulations support recruitment, intern programmes, onboarding, Early Careers, professional development, assessment and client education – giving participants the opportunity to apply knowledge, make decisions and learn from the consequences.
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    Acumen
    Acumen connects digital learning, capability development and AI assessment. Acumen Digital Learning builds knowledge; the Capability Platform links practice with evidence of progress; and Acumen AIQ assesses effective AI use in professional situations.
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    Recruitment
    Competition for future talent in banking and finance is intense. ACF helps firms attract and engage candidates through high-impact Insight programmes that showcase the business and give participants a realistic experience of the opportunities on offer.
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    Assessment
    Accurate assessment is essential in banking and finance. ACF’s digital assessment tools provide fast, flexible delivery, immediate results and detailed analytics, helping organisations measure knowledge, track progress and identify development needs.
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    Consultancy
    ACF brings extensive global experience in practical, applied financial training. We work with clients to define the requirement and design learning solutions that support clear business objectives. Each programme is tailored to their people and priorities.

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What our clients say

By far and away the best professional course I’ve been too. The course was great – really interesting and challenging, and the instructor was really knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

Maria H. Deloitte

Excellent instructors with actual industry experience was important, thank you.

Justin T. Morgan Stanley

Once again, an excellent ACF course – I am always so impressed with these guys. The instructor was amazing… energetic, patient, thorough, knowledgeable and entertaining.

Heather F. Goldman Sachs

Extremely enjoyable and well taught.

Ronak P. Barclays

This seminar is probably the best professional training in my career.

Boris S. ING

As a bank regulator, I found the seminar provided me with an in-depth knowledge of various hard decisions bank managers make on a daily basis.

Gary H. OCC

I was highly impressed with the leadership of the course. The instructor demonstrated his expert knowledge of the subject, and was able to answer all questions put to him. He presented it in a way that made it accessible to all, independent of their background or level of expertise. I will recommend this course strongly to other colleagues.

Philip W. Goldman Sachs

Excellent instructor. Explained things really well. Very responsive to questions. Made things very interesting. Especially liked the anecdotes!

Laurence I. State Government of Victoria

I finally have a clear view of global banking. It’s the most incredible training I’ve ever done.

Oliver T. ING

Very interesting material – excellent instructor.

Jason S. Cerberus Capital

I thought the seminar was excellent and very well run. I will definitely recommend it to others.

Daniel W. OCC

Personal anecdotes from the instructor kept the session entertaining. He managed to turn material which could be presented quite dully into an informative and enjoyable day. His passion for the subject matter clearly came through.

David A. QIC

Very interesting, practical and original way to understand concepts by using simulations.

Rafael I. BAML

The instructor is enthusiastic, charismatic and is exceptionally good at presenting ideas in a very clear and concise way.

Gemma S. Goldman Sachs

The teaching method was superb, particularly in the art of transferring immediate usable knowledge.

Frances N. Citigroup

Overall, the instructor’s teaching was fantastic. Having a lot of experience within the industry meant that he was able to share valuable stories and give us a lot of advice as well as teaching us the main content of the seminar.

Kanika P. BNP Paribas

The overview was excellent – right balance for his audience – to address everyone’s need.

Dorothy M. Soros Fund Management

Educational and entertaining, a rare combination in financial courses. Well-done!

Judy C. US Treasury

Excellent – very impressed with the program, well placed and good mix of practical and classroom work.

Christine M. Goldman Sachs

This simulator gave the basic understanding of how trading is done. Even though it was not real money being used, one still had an adrenalin rush for the effects on our positions.

Edward A. Barclays

The instructor was excellent. He was able to give us his professional insight into the financial world, allowing us to learn through real past and present events.

Ryan F. TPICAP

Excellent overall program… Practical applications were very helpful (modules on trading options).

Rafael P. Threadneedle Asset Management

The instructor did a great job. He made the material fresh and interesting and had a great balance between theoretical and practical. He was also very entertaining.

Brian V. Eaton Vance

The instructor is excellent. A subject matter expert across the board – incredibly engaging, smart, explains clearly and in an appropriate amount of detail. I would recommend this course.

Kelly B. Goldman Sachs

The briefings were highly informative, and the instructor was excellent. His knowledge of the subject matter is obvious, but he presents it in a palatable manner and is willing to adjust timing to focus on areas of more interest.

Donald B. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Perfectly meeting the objectives and expectations.

Bram D. ING