Courses

NTU-FTA Series FinTech Courses

FinTech is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the modern economy, not just in Singapore but globally.
It is recognized as a major factor in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. FinTech is a combination of the wordsFinancial and Technology. It involves the innovative use of design and delivery of financial services andproducts. Keep pace with the latest financial technology and stay relevant in the current digital and global age.

FinTech & Innovation

Fintech is the new trend in the financial sector. Fintech is reshaping howfinancial institutions are improving customer experience and developing newbusiness models. Integrating design principles together with emergingtechnologies and new business models can help you engage yourmanagement team to develop greater value propositions and stay relevant.

Enterprise Blockchain

Blockchain has gone from the esoteric underpinning of Bitcoin to a hyped-uptechnology that businesses in every sector believe could have atransformational effect. Many enterprises are now heavily investing inblockchain applications. This course covers the technologicalimplementation of blockchain and customized enterprise resource planning-based solutions.

Payments, Digital Currencies and Cashless Economies

Digital Currencies exist before the age of Cryptocurrencies. It exhibitsproperties like digital currencies where it can be traded and used to purchasephysical goods and services. Despite its controversial position as aninstrument of trade, there exist applications where digital currencies can help.

Cloud & API Economy

The API economy is the exposure of an organization’s digital services andassets through application programming interfaces (API) in a controlled way.APIs ensure that the data extracted from one software application isformatted and passed to the next application without change. By exposingthe interfaces that allow microservices to communicate with each other,vendors are able to meet the needs of specific groups of customers withouthaving to redesign the organization's software

IoT

The “Internet of Everything” is the next big and imminent thing as businessesstart to collect data from device ranging from mobile phones to customdevices. The independent communication between different connecteddevices can be used to optimize operations, reduce costs, boost productivityand more importantly, promote financial inclusion among developing countries.Within a few years, the usage of devices increased from millions to billions andthe amount of time spent on these devices has been steadily rising.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can create disruption to many traditionalbusinesses and industry sectors. Machine Learning (ML) can furtherenhance the capability of the bots by learning the preferences and behaviorsof the customers that they are serving. Participants will learn the basics of AIand ML as well as how chatbots and AI can work together.

Big Data and Data Analytics

Big Data is already known as one of the pillars of technology in this modernday and age. However, its application, combined with machine learning, hasexponentially changed the way the various industries uses data. Data analyticsis the key to unlock new ways of having a competitive edge in an effort tomanage the date transformation journey.

IBF Courses

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

This course will bring participants through the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its impact on Machine Learning (ML), and what these mean for our future. Given the prevalence of AI and ML in our lives, participants should anticipate learning about how such technology is solving everyday problems and at workplace.

ABCs of Fintech

Financial Technology, or FinTech, can be discovered through something as simple as ABCs. Participants will learn about the development of the fintech landscape both globally and locally, and speak the language of technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are the latest buzzwords in finance. What exactly do these words mean? The course will help participants understand the fundamentals of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, alongside related concepts such as smart contracts. Through a discussion of use cases, participants will be able to gain and apply knowledge of this new frontier in technology.

Financial Planning

Participants get an overall scope of financial planning. The essential elements of financial planning such as cash flow management, time value of money and other elements are also included to provide students with the basics before a detailed discussion on each element. Other important aspects related to financial planning such as regulations and technical tools are also included to equip students with a holistic approach to financial planning.

Financial Literacy & Planning in Uncertain Times

Financial literacy and planning have become increasingly crucial in recent years. With the uncertainties that have been presented, individuals and businesses need to understand the various components of financial planning. Through a series of engaging activities and instructional guidance, participants will be able to gain and apply knowledge of how to ensure that they are well-guarded against uncertainties in the future.

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Risk Management

This course provides cybersecurity knowledge and skills essential for banking, finance, and wealth professionals to assess risks, implement effective security measures, and respond to cyber incidents. Upon completion of this course, participants will have developed a solid foundation in cybersecurity concepts, practices, and strategies relevant to their specific roles to protect customer trust, ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate financial losses, and maintain business continuity in an increasingly digital and interconnected financial landscape.

PSB Courses

Diploma FinTech

This Diploma in FinTech course is developed in partnership with FinTech Academy to provide students with insights into one of the fastest growing sectors of Singapore’s economy.

NUS Courses

Climate Change for Leaders: Risks, Opportunities, and Sustainable Finance

This specially-curated online programme is designed to help business leaders and executives to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of climate change, sustainable finance and ESG topics in the Asia context. Participants would also attain insights from the latest international trends in sustainability disclosures and carbon management through a specialist panel of distinguished industry leaders and ESG practitioners.