Bloomberg Terminal

Why Bloomberg?

The Bloomberg system is a leading information service for global financial markets. At least 250,000 terminals are used by investment professionals around the world. Corporate recruiters at Cornell are seeking candidates with competitive technical and financial technology skills. Gain this competitive skill before your next job interview. And we can help you get started right here at Mann Library.

Access the Bloomberg Terminal

The Bloomberg terminal is a stand-alone computer at Mann Library. You can get started in many ways - visit the terminal and sign up to use it, attend a workshop, download a handout or ask for an individual consultation. For your convenience, handouts are also available next to the machine.

• At the terminal, use the guest login (posted next to the machine) and begin exploring the system.
• Visit the main menu by hitting the green “menu” button or typing “main” in the command line
• Visit the Bloomberg University section by typing the words bloomberg university or enter the command BU followed by the GO button.
• On the Bloomberg University page, you will find information about the certification process

Download Tutorial (pdf)

Download the Bloomberg tutorial. The tutorial provides information on how to get started, using powerful Bloomberg HELP and customer service features, introduction to equity research, news and portfolio management functions.

Earn Bloomberg Certification

Type the words bloomberg university or the command BU and hit the GO button. Bloomberg permits all academic users to earn product certification completely on-line and there is no fee for this certification. The important features of this certification process are:

1. Click on the section titled Product Certification
2. In the overview section, you will find information about the modules
3. You can earn certification in 2 tracks - equity or fixed income.
4. When you earn both equity and fixed income certificates, you are fully certified. But you do not have to certify in both. You can choose the specialization that interests you the most.
5. Three introductory modules are common to both the specializations.
6. In addition to the three intro modules, you need to pass 5 more modules in your chosen area of specialization.
7. If you do not pass any module, you can choose among other elective modules to substitute for the modules you did not pass.
8. You need a score of 70% or above to pass each module. Tests are not reset, so you get only one chance to pass the test.
9. Back on the main Bloomberg University screen, you will find links to videos that you watch before you take the tests.
10. The certification can be completed at your own pace. You would watch video tutorials and practice as much as needed.
11. Each video also has an accompanying handout with a specific document number. The video tutorial page provides you the directions to obtain the documents.
12. You can expect to spend at least one hour per module. You are strongly encouraged to take the time you need to explore the system and practice before taking the test.
13. Take the Test:When you are ready to take the test, hit the HELP key TWICE to chat with a Bloomberg representative. Ask the representative to provide you the test. The test will be made available through the Certification menu under "Exams."

Need more information?

Baseema Krkoska, your business librarian is happy to give you a personalized tour of the Bloomberg system. Email Mann library reference desk with questions or email Baseema directly at b b 7 5 at cornell.edu.