Lydian Finance Society · Resources
The Lydian Resources Hub
The Lydian Resources Hub empowers students to take initiative in their professional growth. Every tool here is selected to help you build real finance skills, earn recognised certifications, and strengthen your CV through self-directed learning. Whether you are preparing for internships or exploring new areas of finance, these resources support your development and encourage you to grow with confidence and purpose.
Core Learning Finance Platforms
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
A globally recognised certification covering macroeconomics, currencies, fixed income, and equities. Perfect for CVs and Spring Week applications.
Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals
Short modules that teach market concepts, financial instruments, and economic indicators.
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Offers free and paid courses in financial modeling, valuation, Excel, and capital markets. Certificates are widely recognised.
Khan Academy - Finance & Capital Markets
A globally recognised certification covering macroeconomics, currencies, fixed income, and equities. Perfect for CVs and Spring Week applications.
Career Simulation and Practical Experience
Forage Virtual Job Simulations
A globally recognised certification covering macroeconomics, currencies, fixed income, and equities. Perfect for CVs and Spring Week applications.
Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals
Free courses on commercial awareness, Excel, investment banking basics, and interview skills.
Technical Skill Development
Wall Street Prep
Industry‑standard courses in Excel, financial modeling, and valuation.
Breaking Into Wall Street (BIWS)
Highly respected technical guides for investment banking, private equity, and markets.
Training The Street
Professional training used by banks for analyst onboarding. Offers modeling bootcamps and fundamentals courses.
Mergers & Inquisitions
Free guides on recruiting, networking, interviews, and finance career paths.
Assessment and Interview Preparation
JobTestPrep
Practice tests for numerical reasoning, situational judgement, and psychometric exams.
Wall Street Oasis
Forums, guides, and interview insights for banking, markets, and consulting.
Extra Reading and Market Awareness (may need to purchase subscription)
Financial Times Student Subscription
Essential for commercial awareness and market updates.
