About this Professional Certificate
The trend in the financial industry is clear: Technology powered financial services is the way of the future, and it is critical that finance professionals have the technology acumen to ensure your firm is not left behind. It is becoming increasingly important for organizations to understand not only the application of expansive technological advancements like AI and machine learning in the area of finance, but also technologies that are integral to the future of financial services like distributed ledgers and algorithmic trading.
The Financial Technology Professional Certificate program provides an overview of the most recent technological advances that are radically changing the financial services industry, and all other industries that rely on automated financial transactions, as a result.
These technological breakthroughs offer new ways for people and organizations to save, invest, borrow, and transact. Learn how new technologies create value in the financial industry, from reducing unit cost, increasing transparency, increasing competition, creating network effects, leveraging economies of scales, and lowering asymmetric information. The program also explores the competitive landscape and the market opportunities and threats for incumbents and new entrants.
The program is divided into 4 courses.
The program will cover both the business opportunities and growth areas in the fintech industry, as well as the technology underpinning the industry, from machine learning to blockchain, APIs and IoTs.
You can enroll in the entire 4-course program to gain a comprehensive knowledge of fintech, or select individual courses to hone in on specific topics and skills. Financial professionals are often required or encouraged to continue their education to practice their profession. For some associations, this program may be used for Continuing Education Credits. Please check with your local or national organization if the program qualifies.
What you'll learn
- After the completion of this certificate program, you will be an expert in the intersection of financial and technology.
- How financial institutions create value and build competitive advantage using technology.
- What machine learning is, and how it is used in finance.
- What blockchain technology is, and how distributed ledgers will change financial markets.
- The exciting world of APIs in finance, the latest hot area of fintech.
| From | The University of Texas at Austin via edX |
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| Hours | 70 |
| Instructor | Cesare Fracassi |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business |
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Financial Sales Services $41k
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Financial Services Audit $65k
Analyst - Financial Services $67k
Client Financial Services $77k
Financial Services 5 $88k
Financial Services 4 $98k
Financial Services Engineer $116k
Courses in this Professional Certificate
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Fintech: Blockhain for Business and Finance (You were viewing this course) This is the second in a series of courses on financial technology, also called Fintech. The course provides a business-oriented overview of blockchain technology, distributed... edX | The University of Texas at Austin |
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Fintech: Machine Learning and Finance This is the third in a series of courses on financial technology, also called Fintech. This course provides an overview of machine learning applications in finance. The course is... edX | The University of Texas at Austin |
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Fintech: Internet of Things and Finance This is the fourth and last in a series of courses on financial technology, also called Fintech. This course provides an overview of the technology of payments, API, and in... edX | The University of Texas at Austin |
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| From | The University of Texas at Austin via edX |
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| Hours | 70 |
| Instructor | Cesare Fracassi |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Financial Sales Services $41k
Financial Services - Mortgage $46k
Financial Services Instructor $47k
Financial Services Coach $49k
Financial Services. $58k
Financial Services Analyst 2 $63k
Financial Services Audit $65k
Analyst - Financial Services $67k
Client Financial Services $77k
Financial Services 5 $88k
Financial Services 4 $98k
Financial Services Engineer $116k
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