The FDP Institute was established by the CAIA Association to address a growing need in finance for a workforce that has the skills to perform in a digitized world. Today’s industry professional will benefit from understanding the application of big data, data mining, and machine learning in investment decisions. The Financial Data Professional credential provides expertise in data science and its practical applications in finance. From a focus on machine learning and AI techniques in risk management to systematic statistical solutions in operations, our mission is to create a community of practitioners across competencies.