Advanced Certificate in Fintech
Gain Crucial Fintech Insights & Master Fintech Products
5 months
Blended Learning
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About Advanced Certificate in Fintech
Gain an edge in the fintech industry with our Advanced Certificate in Fintech for mid-management executives. Learn how fintech disrupts financial markets, explore tech innovations, learn blockchain basics, discover fintech's impact on banking, asset management, insurance, payments, and cryptocurrencies. Our tailored curriculum and instructional approach equip aspirants with essential skills and accommodate busy schedules.
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Tailored for Fintech Excellence
Our programme curriculum is meticulously crafted to engage mid-management professionals transitioning into fintech or managing fintech products. Through diverse experiential learning, participants gain essential skills to navigate the challenges of leading in the era of fintech disruption.
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Expert-Led Learning
The Indian School of Business (ISB) stands at the forefront of academic research, with faculty actively shaping government policies. Renowned for innovation and change management expertise, ISB faculty are industry magnets, ensuring an enriching learning experience in this programme.
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ISB Executive Network
Upon successful completion, learners attain esteemed status in ISB’s Executive Network. Enjoy exclusive benefits, including programme fee discounts, newsletters, and invitations to prestigious alumni events.
Innovative Blended Learning
The programme's focal point is its dynamic blended learning experience. Participants augment their knowledge through self-paced, pre-recorded videos by globally renowned faculty and benefit from doubt-clearing office-hour sessions.
Career Mentoring Services
As a bonus, the programme offers exclusive resume and interview workshops and premium access to LinkedIn Learning. This offering prepares current or aspiring fintech professionals to transition seamlessly into leadership roles.
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Globally Recognised Certificate
This programme from ISB, renowned for its top 50 global ranking and academic prowess in executive education, allows you to experience premium learning in middle management upskilling and fintech education.
Programme Curriculum
This programme blends ISB’s leadership education expertise with Imarticus’ competence in providing learners with future-focused, outcome-oriented learning experiences.
Introduction to Fintech
Technology and Financial Markets Disruption
Understanding Platform Economy
Fintech Business Models
Fintech Ecosystem and its Dimensions
Fintech Around the World
Cloud Computing and APIs
Opensource Architecture
Blockchain Technology and DApps
Business Intelligence: AI & ML
Cyber Security
Generative AI
Understanding Financial Crisis
The building blocks of Blockchain
Public versus private blockchain
Understanding Smart Contracts
Web 2.0 versus Web 3.0
Decentralized finance
Fintech and Disruption in Banking
Banking as a Service Model
Loan Apps and P-2-P lending
Open Banking Architecture
Case Study
Robo-advising: The Digital Financial advisor
Goal Based Investing
Disintermediation of Asset Management
Digital transformation of Wealth Management
Case Study
Usage based Insurance and Microinsurance
Machine Underwriting and Smart Contracts
Probabilistic to Deterministic Models
Insuring the uninsured
Case Study
Global Payment Ecosystem
Payment and Digital Wallets
Programmable Payments
B2B and B2C Payment services
Case Study
iCOs, Bitcoin, and beyond
Cyrpto as an asset class
Crypto Trading Strategies
Non-Fungible Tokens
Case Study
Projects that you will work on
Given below are few indicative case studies covered in this programme.
M-PESA
M-PESA, Africa's leading mobile money service provider, serves over 51 million customers across seven countries, provides safe and convenient financial services, including money transfers, bill payments, and loans, to both banked and unbanked individuals.
Prosper
Founded in 2005, Prosper is the first U.S. peer-to-peer lending platform, connecting over 1.4 million borrowers and investors to facilitate $23 billion in loans. It offers fixed-rate loans ranging from $2,000 to $50,000.
PayTm
Paytm became India's largest mobile payments platform with 142 million users and a $5 billion valuation, in January 2017, offering services such as mobile recharges, bill payments, online shopping, and financial services.
Truelayer
In April 2021, TrueLayer, after securing $70 million in Series D funding, faced the decision of whether to prioritise product innovation, expand within its existing European markets, or venture beyond Europe to chart the next phase of growth.
Pineapple
Pineapple's digital distribution strategy excels in converting clicks to clients with cost efficiency and employs a peer-to-peer model for improved risk management and lower fraud rates in a traditionally dominated market.
Key Traits of a Fintech Leader
Analytical Thinking
Strategic Visionary
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Data-driven Problem Solver
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Catalyst for Innovation
Technology Evangelist
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Change Manager
ISB Executive Network
On successful completion of an ISB Executive Education programme, you will be awarded an official certificate from ISB Executive Education, a formal recognition of your professional development. ISB Executive Network benefits include:
ISB Executive Education Newsletters with the latest updates
Networking opportunities via ISB Executive Network Group on LinkedIn
Exclusive invitations to Online and Offline events like Webinars, Conferences, and Master Classes, amongst others
Preferential pricing with 10% discount on programme fee on ISB Executive Education programmes
Upgrade to Executive Alumni status by completing 100+ learning hours
What Makes ISB Exceptional?
Know More About ISB
Indian School of Business (ISB) through its Executive Education is dedicated to equipping executives with the necessary skills, mindsets, and valuable networks to effectively manage and lead in the ever-evolving business landscape while attaining their unique personal and professional objectives. In contrast to many prominent international business schools, ISB stands out by cultivating robust intellectual capital and an extensive collection of case studies that delve into critical issues faced by organisations and leaders in both advanced and emerging markets.
The ISB faculty comprises distinguished academics with deep domain expertise, drawing from extensive research, real-world involvement, and substantial teaching experience gained at esteemed global business institutions. ISB's Executive Education programmes are known for their distinct teaching methodologies and a rigorous and stimulating learning environment that pushes participants to expand their learning boundaries beyond their beliefs.
Faculty
Vijaya Marisetty
Visiting Professor
Professor Marisetty is an authority in fintech and works closely with both industry and government on fintech initiatives. He has received research grants to develop Blockchain fintech platforms for the empowerment of the bottom of the pyramid from the Ministry of Electronics and IT and the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. He is leading a team for developing a Blockchain-enabled co-lending platform for banks to address the priority sector lending targets.
Prof. Marisetty runs the Blockchain lab at ISB and trains senior executives of many of India's top banks and corporates for undertaking their digital transformation journey in financial services. He has published several research papers on fintech in top international journals. ...see more
Learning Experience
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20 Weeks Pre-Recorded Video Lectures
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5+ Fintech case studies
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Weekly Office Hours with Industry Experts
Career Mentoring Services
Disclaimer
- This programme is self-paced and will have no live interactions with ISB faculty.
- The faculty will not be a part of the live weekly office hours. Our curated panel of subject-matter experts will be conducting these sessions.
- Assessments and evaluations are graded by a panel of experts approved by the institute. The institute has the final say on the grade awarded.
- This programme doesn’t provide a commitment of placements or interviews whatsoever.
What Certificate Will You Get?
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will earn a certificate of Completion for the Advanced Certificate in Fintech from the Indian School of Business (ISB). Successful programme completion is contingent on meeting the attendance requirements and the criteria for course evaluation.
Learn Before You Leap
This programme comes with the added advantage of accessing the LinkedIn learning premium portal and a chance to grow exceptionally where valuable insights are shared while having active participation and engagement through webinars.
Get premium access to Linkedin Learning for six months:
The moment you opt for this learning, some exciting perks await you, which shall:
- Unplug a treasure trove of high-quality, exclusive content tailored specifically for you.
- Help with gaining invaluable insights from influential global visionaries.
- Help you stay ahead of the competition by accessing cutting-edge skill development courses at your own pace.
Engage in Webinars
- Your participation in our monthly webinars will enable remarkable opportunities for unparalleled growth and insights.
- Leverage the power of exclusive 1:1 conversations with distinguished business experts
- Unearth transformative insights from cutting-edge trends, reshaping business landscapes.
- Handpicked and thoughtfully curated webinars, meticulously designed to elevate your learning experience throughout the course.
Admission Process
Programme Fee Structure
Programme Fee
₹ 2,00,000 + GST
Note: Registration Fees includes ₹ 5000 + GST as non-refundable application fee
FAQs
About the Programme
Global brands widely recognise the Indian School of Business for the premium learning experience and rich academic expertise that they bring to the table. It is ranked among the top 50 institutes globally for its executive education programmes.
The Advanced Certificate in Fintech from the Executive Education arm of ISB is a first-of-its-kind premium Fintech certificate. During the programme, the senior faculty members engage with the learners, providing insights into the fintech ecosystem, landscape and emerging trends in the domain. These faculty members are senior members of the fintech fraternity, whom the government and other regulatory bodies actively consult for policymaking.
A special discount offer exists only for a minimum of five nominations. A discount of up to 10% on the programme fee may be offered for bulk nominations of 5 participants or more from a single corporate. However, the extent of the discount will be determined on a case-to-case basis.
The programme design is well balanced between the day-to-day commitments of the participants and their learning aspirations. It will prepare learners for the emerging trends in fintech and give them a thorough understanding of the fintech products while providing meaningful insight into the fintech landscape. The curriculum includes a good mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning through Case Studies, Working Sessions, and Masterclasses.
Eligibility
Eligibility: Minimum education requirement: UG Qualification (Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent)
Preferred Qualification: Two-year Master's Degree from a recognised University with 50% aggregate marks.
Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years post-completion of qualifying education.
Admission to this programme involves a rigorous review of your resume and your statement of purpose by the ISB Admissions team.
- Applying by Paying Registration Fees
- Submit Documentation for Getting Shortlisted
- Receive Coveted Admission Offer Letter
- Pay 1st Installment to Secure Admission
Only participants with demonstrated fast-track career progression and high learning intent will be admitted into this programme.
Selection is by invitation only and on a rolling basis. We generally overbook our batches. In case of an overbooked batch size, applicants in earlier selection rounds who have received their provision offer letters and paid registration fees to block their seats will be preferred over applicants from later selection rounds.
ISB seeks participants with high intellectual rigour and intent to learn to complete the programme.
Learners are evaluated throughout the programme through various activities such as in-video assessments, weekly/bi-weekly assignments, case-based assignments, capstone projects, and mid-term and end-term assessments.
They will qualify for successful completion only after fulfilling the programme evaluation criteria.
Fees
The programme fee has been split into a standardised instalment schedule to facilitate ease of payments for participants.
However, if you still need to avail yourself of a loan, pleaseget in touchwith our counsellors for more details.
