FinTech Frontiers: Blockchain, Generative AI, and Digital Finance

Overview

Course details

This engaging online course is designed for anyone with a keen interest in the digital financial landscape. This could include:

• IT Professionals
• budding entrepreneurs
• students of finance and technology

The course covers :

1. FinTech ecosystem dynamics: Explore the evolution and impact of FinTech, focusing on its growth drivers, global influence, and future trends. This session emphasizes the integration of FinTech in various financial sectors and its role in shaping the financial services industry.
2. Blockchain and digital assets: Delve into blockchain technology, its foundational role in cryptocurrencies, and the expanding world of digital assets including NFTs. Understand their practical applications, market dynamics, and their transformative potential in various industries.
3. Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Examine the rise of stablecoins and CBDCs, their design principles, and potential implications for monetary policy and global financial systems. Discuss the balance between innovation and regulation in this rapidly evolving area.
4. Artificial Intelligence in financial services: Gain insights into how AI is revolutionizing financial services, particularly in credit scoring. Understand AI's capabilities in enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and inclusivity in financial decisions.
5. Generative AI in finance: Explore the applications of generative AI in the financial sector, including its role in data analysis, risk assessment, and predictive modelling. Understand how generative AI can lead to more informed financial decisions and strategies.
6. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Open Banking: Discuss the intersection of RPA and Open Banking, how they're reshaping banking operations, and their implications for regulatory compliance, customer experience, and the future of financial services.

The time commitment for this course is typically six to eight hours per week. 

Who is this short course for?

Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding of digital finance or looking to embark on a new FinTech venture, this course offers the foundational knowledge and perspective needed to thrive in the digital finance era.

Teaching format

Each week, we'll unravel these themes through a blend of expert lectures, interactive discussions, and practical case studies. This course is designed to give participants a robust understanding of FinTech's core areas, offering valuable insights for those looking to navigate, contribute to, or innovate within this dynamic sector.