Financial Development and Financial Inclusion

BY
International Monetary Fund via Edx

Learn to develop an inclusive, efficient, and stable financial sector for a thriving economy in Financial Development and Financial Inclusion course by edX.

Lavel

Intermediate

Mode

Online

Duration

7 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 3-4 Hours Per Week

Course overview

Financial Development and Financial Inclusion online course comprehensively cover how developing a stable and inclusive financial sector is essential to build a thriving economy. An intermediate-level program, it has been designed by the IMF in partnership with the European Investment Bank. 

The Financial Development and Financial Inclusion syllabus outlines the common ways in which countries can develop robust financial sectors. You will learn how higher rates of financial market development and financial inclusion can lead to a more prosperous society. 

Additionally, the Financial Development and Financial Inclusion course will touch upon the indicators responsible for gauging financial inclusion and development and how you can read them. There will be an additional focus on the critical policies and strategies that best enable financial development. 

The Financial Development and Financial Inclusion certification falls under the Economics and Finance domain and requires no prerequisites. You need to devote 3-4 hours a week to complete all the learning modules. The candidates can join the course in the verified track by paying the fee or in the audit track free of cost. They will get unlimited and limited access to the course materials in the verified and audit track respectively. 

The highlights

  • 7-weeks course
  • Intermediate-level study 
  • No prerequisites required
  • Flexible schedule
  • Developed by IMF
  • Self-paced programme
  • Shareable certificate
  • Offered by European Investment Bank
  • Grading and course assessment

Program offerings

  • Flexible learning
  • Intermediate-level course
  • Verified certificate
  • Edx support
  • No prerequisites
  • Shareable certificate
  • Discussion forums
  • Feedback

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

The Financial Development and Financial Inclusion certificate is available for Rs.2,088

Course fee structure

Course Option

Fee in INR

Audit Mode

Free 

Verified Track

Rs.2,088

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

International Monetary Fund

certificate fees

₹2,088

What you will learn

Financial management Knowledge of fintech

On completing the Financial Development and Financial Inclusion certification syllabus, you will have learnt:

  • How to identify a framework for the development of the financial market and inclusion and why they are necessary for economic development.
  • Measuring the degree of financial inclusion and development for a country using a range of standard indicators and benchmarking to compare a country to its peers.
  • Policies and strategies necessary to support the development of capital markets and financial intermediaries in a country.
  • Considering the links between the financial sector and the macroeconomy.
  • Providing standard methodologies for risk management associated with SME lending. 
  • Evaluating how official government policies can improve the lending environment and understanding the role of MDBs and state banks.
  • Evaluating the costs and benefits of different financial inclusion policies and identifying the strategies to promote it in households and micro-enterprises.
  • Understanding the different uses of technology in the financial sector (Fintech).
  • How technology could be used to improve the inclusiveness and efficiency of financial services without generating instability.

The syllabus

Course Overview

  • Course at a Glance

Entry Survey and Pre-Course Test

  • Entry Survey
  • Pre-Course Test (22 Questions)

Module 1: Framework for FDFI

  • 1.0 | Module Overview
  • 1.1 | Setting the Stage for Financial Market Development (5 Questions)
  • 1.2 | Framework for Financial Market Development (6 Questions)
  • 1.3 | What is Financial Inclusion? (8 Questions)

Module 2: Measuring FDFI

  • 2.0 | Module Overview
  • 2.1 | Traditional Measures of Financial Development (7 Questions)
  • 2.2 | Measuring Financial Inclusion (6 Questions)
  • 2.3 | Composite Indicators and Benchmarking (5 Questions)

Module 3: Banks and Capital Market Development

  • 3.0 | Module Overview
  • 3.1 | Banks and Their Dominance in the Financial System (6 Questions)
  • 3.2 | Domestic Bond Market Development (7 Questions)
  • 3.3 | Stock Market Development (7 Questions)

Module 4: SME Finance: Part 1

  • Welcome to Modules 4 and 5
  • 4.0 | Module 4 Overview
  • 4.1 | An Introduction to SMEs (4 Questions)
  • 4.2 | The Role of Lending Technology (10 Questions)
  • 4.3 | Alternative Sources of Finance (8 Questions)

Module 5: SME Finance: Part 2

  • 5.0 | Module 5 Overview
  • 5.1 | Risk Management and Monitoring Techniques (5 Questions)
  • 5.2 | The Role of Governments: State-Owned Banks (5 Questions)
  • 5.3 | Credit Guarantee Schemes (CGS) (5 Questions)
  • 5.4 | Regulatory Policies and Market Development Initiatives (5 Questions)

Module 6: Promoting Financial Inclusion for Households

  • 6.0 | Module 6 Overview
  • 6.1 | Defining and Measuring Financial Inclusion for Households (6 Questions)
  • 6.2 | Effects of Financial Inclusion (4 Questions)
  • 6.3 | How to Increase Financial Inclusion (5 Questions)
  • 6.4 | Financial Literacy and Capability (4 Questions)
  • 6.5 | Microcredit (2 Questions)

Module 7: FinTech and Regulatory Implications

  • 7.0 | Module 7 Overview
  • 7.1 | Overview of Fintech (8 Questions)
  • 7.2 | Mobile Banking (5 Questions)
  • 7.3 | MPL or P2P Lending (6 Questions)
  • 7.4 | Equity Crowdfunding (5 Questions)
  • 7.5 | Fintech Regulation: Evolving Frameworks (6 Questions)

Post-Course Test and Course Survey

  • Post-Course Test (22 Questions)
  • Course Survey

Admission details

Step 1: Information about the programme can be accessed on official page.

Step 2: After going through the course details and checking the enrolment date, sign up to create a learning account.

Step 3: Complete the sign-up process and log in to the account. Now, you can join by clicking on ‘Enroll now’. 

Step 4: Next, you can either audit the course or upgrade to the 'Verified Track' and avail of the exclusive features.


Filling the form

To join edX’s Financial Development and Financial Inclusion certification course, you need to provide your credentials, including full name, email ID, password, and username. Finally, you need to choose your country of residence and hit 'Enroll now'. Else, you can directly sign in using your existing social profiles on Google/Facebook/Microsoft or Apple.

How it helps

The Financial Development and Financial Inclusion course benefits include a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of financial inclusion and development of the financial market. This course can be a great resource for those who wish to enter the field of Economics and Finance and build a career in the domain. Moreover, the shareable certificate provided by edX will improve your career prospects.

Instructors

Mr Ralph Chami
Assistant Director
International Moneta...

Other Bachelors, Ph.D, MBA

Mr Sami Ben Naceur
Deputy Division Chief
International Moneta...

Ph.D

Mr Dyna Heng
Economist
International Moneta...

Ph.D

Mr Dmitriy Rozhkov
Senior Economist
International Moneta...

Ph.D

Mr Ashique Habib
Economist
International Moneta...

Ph.D

Mr Rasool Zandvakil
Economist
International Moneta...

Ph.D, MBA

Ms Sena Oztosun
Research Analyst
International Moneta...

Other Bachelors

Dr Laura E Kodres
Assistant Director
International Moneta...

Other Bachelors, Ph.D

FAQs

Which organisations have developed this programme?

Financial Development and Financial Inclusion by edX has been developed by IMF in association with the European Investment Bank.

Is Financial Development and Financial Inclusion an instructor-led course?

EdX’s Financial Development and Financial Inclusion is a self-paced programme that will allow you to learn on your terms.

Is this course an introductory one?

No, this is an intermediate programme.

Does Financial Development and Financial Inclusion include any specific prerequisites?

No, there aren’t any prerequisites for joining the course.

Will I get feedback for assignments?

Yes, you will get feedback for your assignments if you've chosen the 'Verified Track' option. 

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