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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery | Frequency Of Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study, Virtual Classroom, Campus Based/Physical Classroom | Video and Text Based | Weekdays, Weekends |
Course Overview
The FinTech industry is growing rapidly in India and innovation in technology is acting as a power-booster for this growth. The industry is in need of highly skilled professionals who have the ability to manage and navigate the growing FinTech business world which is enriched with amazing opportunities.
Advanced Programme in FinTech and Financial Blockchain certificate course by IIM Calcutta, in association with TalentSprint, which is called Advanced Programme in FinTech and Financial Blockchain (APFFB). Advanced Programme in FinTech and Financial Blockchain certificate course by IIM Calcutta is for professionals in Consulting, Banking Financial Services, Technology, Insurance, and Management, who would like to be leading the FinTech Revolution and would also like to lead these amazing FinTech initiatives in their organization or would like to start their own.
2 cohorts of this programme which had 250+ participants have already been completed and now the participants are currently working with 150+ top companies. IIM Calcutta, has expertise in financial markets, analytics programmes and quantitative courses. It is thoroughly designed to equip professionals with both the practical skill and the academic framework which will help set a firm footing in this courageous new financial world order.
The Highlights
- Capstone projects for real life experience
- Online live classes
- Participants to be trained by leading faculty of IIM Calcutta
- Certificate upon successful completion
- IIM Calcutta Alumni Status
Programme Offerings
- Capstone Projects
- Online Classes
- Certificate from IIM Calcutta
- Learn about digital insurance
- Case Studies
- Learn e-wallet applications
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IIM Calcutta |
Eligibility Criteria
Education Details
Should be a graduate or a post-graduate with at least 50% marks
Work Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant background.
Certificate Qualifying Details
To qualify APFFB certificate course you should meet the minimum attendance requirements and should have 2 or less than 2 ‘poor’ grade after evaluation.
What you will learn
- Get in-depth exposure to the core domains of FinTech.
- Will get to work on some interesting capstone projects that will enable them to work in the real world.
- Research and academic insights paired with practical knowledge.
Who it is for
Anyone with proper eligibility requirements can apply to this course.
Professionals who work at middle management levels and senior management levels in organizations and are interested to create a blueprint of a FinTech strategy for their respective company can apply for an Advanced Programme in FinTech and Financial Blockchain certificate course. Participants who play the role of leaders, driving and leading FinTech projects in their firms are also welcomed.
Admission Details
The steps to fill the application form is listed below:
Step 1: Apply for the given programme.
Step 2: Submit all the required documents.*
Step 3: Wait till the selection process gets completed.
Step 4: Selected candidates will join this programme.
*Students need to send scanned copies of required documents with the application form:
1. Education Certificate which clearly indicates that the candidate scored 50% in graduation/post graduation
Documents
- Certificate of the Degree and/or
- Marks Sheet
2. Work Experience Certificate (this needs to specify the date of joining and also confirm that the candidate has a minimum 2 years of work experience)
Valid Documents (Any one)
- Pay Slip which indicates the Date of Joining
- Experience Certificate
- Offer Letter/Joining Letter
The Syllabus
- Valuation and Fundraising of FinTech firms
- Virtual Asset Accounting
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Overview of FinTech Ecosystem
- Fintech Payment Ecosystem
- LendingTech: Opportunities & Challenges
- Digital Disruption in Insurance Sector: InsurTech
- Fintech & Society
- Technology as Enabler of Regulation: RegTech
- Cyber Risk in Data Centric Financial System
- Examining Relationships among Variables
- Understanding Characteristics of Statistical Data used in Finance.
- Data Modeling using Statistical Distributions for FinTech applications.
- Deterministic versus Probabilistic Decision Making
- Forecasting using Regression Techniques and Time Series Modeling in Fintech
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine learning
- Evolution from credit card to CBDC
- B2B, B2C, C2C payment mechanisms
- EMV, NFC, Tokenization
- Mobile wallet, UPI, QR code
- Cross border digital payments
- Payment platforms & ecosystem
- Open/Neo banking, AA
- National & international case studies
- Blockchain, hashing and mining, mining reward, gas fee
- Decentralized apps (dApps), smart contract, DAO
- Distributed ledger technology (DLT) & decentralized finance (DeFi)
- Cryptography, public/private key, digital signature, PKI
- Public/private blockchain, permissioned/permissionless ledger
- Use cases of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Hyperledger, Corda, Ripple
- Application of blockchain and smart contract in trade finance, Security management, SCM
- BTC, altcoin, stablecoin, CBDC
- Disruptive financial technologies
- Fintech revolution with specific case studies
- Digital Marketing
- Crypto Assets and Cryptocurrencies
- Fundamental Analysis and Trading Strategies for Crypto Markets
- Foster an entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing adaptability, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Develop a concrete fintech startup plan, complete with product development strategies, funding approaches, and scaling considerations, setting the stage for future success in entrepreneurship.
Develop a concrete fintech startup plan, complete with product development strategies, funding approaches, and scaling considerations, setting the stage for future success in entrepreneurship.
- Readability and Sentiment Analysis of Textual
- Content related to FinTech.
- Portfolio Management
- Using Sentiment Score in Decision Making
- Credit Risk Modelling and Alternate Approaches
Instructors
IIM Calcutta Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Candidates are evaluated online or during campus visits. Participation of candidates in assignments, class, projects and examinations are considered during the evaluation process and given grades– “excellent”, “good”, “fair’, “poor”- accordingly.
If for any reason a candidate is unable to complete the APFFB certificate course, they can rejoin the course. However, they need to pay the rejoining fees.
IIM Calcutta will do the selection for APFFB and will be based on the details of motivation, education and work experience submitted by the candidates along with their application.
No. APFFB certificate course is for the working professionals who want to polish their skills for better adaptation and to grow in the constantly evolving and ever-changing FinTech sector. Participants won’t be provided with any placement assistance.
Candidates will get a certificate of completion or participation based on their performance during the programme.