📟 Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) (Exam-Prep)
A free, independent walkthrough of Bloomberg's four-module e-learning course and the Terminal functions it teaches, built to help you earn the BMC certificate with confidence.
Last updated: June 2026
A free, independent walkthrough of Bloomberg's four-module e-learning course and the Terminal functions it teaches, built to help you earn the BMC certificate with confidence. The course is organized into 10 modules, ending with a final exam (pass mark 80%). It is independent, free exam-preparation training — not an official or accredited review course.
What you'll learn
- What the BMC Is and How to Pass It
- Navigating the Bloomberg Terminal
- Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle
- Currencies and the FX Market
- Fixed Income: Rates, Central Banks and Policy
- The Yield Curve
- Bond Pricing and Risk
- Equities: Indices and Markets
- Valuing Equities: DDM, P/E and Screening
- Review and Completion Strategy
Learning objectives
- Explain what the BMC certificate is, how the course is delivered, and why employers and finance recruiters value it.
- Read the economy through indicators: GDP, inflation, employment, the business cycle, and leading versus lagging signals.
- Understand the FX market, what moves exchange rates, the role of central banks, and the mechanics of the carry trade.
- Master fixed-income fundamentals: interest rates, monetary policy, the yield curve, and bond pricing and risk.
- Analyse equities through indices, primary and secondary markets, and valuation tools such as the DDM and P/E multiples.
- Navigate the Bloomberg Terminal confidently using function, security, and help keys plus core functions like DES, GP, FA, ECO, and WEI.
- Apply a focused study plan and exam-day strategy to pass all four BMC module assessments.