FinTech PRODEGREE
➤In Collaboration with Rise Mumbai, Created by Barclays, a Global Leader in Financial Innovation
➤125 Hour Online Instructor-Led Virtual Training
➤Hands-on Experience via Internship at Rise Mumbai*
➤Available in both, Classroom and Online Instructor led Delivery Modes
➤Pay your program fee through EMI’s
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Classroom Training
Online Instructor-Led Training
र 1,00,000/-
Online Self Paced Videos
Industry-Endorsed
Cutting-edge program with case studies by FinTech pioneers, designed and delivered in collaboration with Rise Mumbai
Holistic Learning
Exposure to technologies such as Block Chain, Robotics, Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics
Experiential Learning
Learning methodology consisting of live virtual lectures, case studies, use cases, capstone projects and social learning
Program Delivery
Delivered by trainers and FinTech professionals from Imarticus Learning and Rise Mumbai in an entirely instructor-led online delivery mode
Fintech Training Curriculum
The Prodegree features a cutting-edge curriculum that aligns to globally-recognized standards and features the very latest in global trends and best practices.
Rise Mumbai Leadership explains the curriculum and program coverage
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Batch Launch
- Introduction to the Course
- Program Curriculum
- Learning Methodology
- Guest Lecture by Rise Mumbai Leadership
Financial Markets Overview
- Equity
- Debt
- FX
- Derivatives
- Futures and Options
Banking Landscape
- Overview of Retail Banking, Investment Banking, Insurance and Asset Management
- Services
- Key Players
- Emerging Trends
Introduction to Fintech
- What is FinTech?
- Why the Hype?
- Market Size and Potential
- FinTech Hubs
- The History of Fintech
- Technology: Blockchain,Wearables and Other Emerging Technologies
- Big Data 102 and Artificial Intelligence 102
FinTech – Breaking the Financial Services Value Chain
- Overview of FinTech Disruptions in the area of Payments, WealthManagement, Investments, Lending, Reg Tech and Insurance Tech
Primer on Block Chain and Cryptocurrency
- History of Ledgers, Financial Institutions and Accounting Practices
- Decentralised Ledger Concepts, Principles and Business Rules
- The Basics of Block Chain Technology and how it Fits the Model of a Decentralised Ledger
- Blockchain Technology Stack
Block Chain Advanced Concepts
- Blocks
- Mining
- Consensus
- Distributed Databases
- Ethereum Smart Contracts
- Security
Cryptocurrencies
- The First Blockchain Use Case: Bitcoin
- Cryptocurrency: Why it was Needed
- Other Altcoins
- Evolution of Cryptocurrencies and Altcoins after Bitcoin
- A brief on ICO’s
- Blockchain Frameworks and Their Strengths: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric
Blockchain Implementation
- Blockchain as a Financial System
- Blockchain for Provenance Tracking
- Blockchain for Interorganisational Record / Asset-keeping
- Blockchain for Multi-party Aggregation
Use Cases in Financial Services
Use of Block Chain based systems for:
- Speeding Up and Simplifying Cross-border Payments
- Smart Assets in the Trade Finance Supply Chain
- The Future of Share Trading
- Smart Contracts
- Improving Online Identity Management
Hands-on with Block Chain
- Developing a Framework to Identify Blockchain Implementations
- Helping participants to identify use-cases within their organisations through a framework
Startups Present
- Startups in FinTech Present their Success Stories in Implementing Block Chain Framework as well as Challenges and Lessons Learnt
Overview of Analytics
- Data Analysis vs Data Analytics
- Encompassing Role of Analytics in the Modern World
- Types of Analytics: Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, Prescriptive
- Moving Up the Value Chain
- Data Analytics and Ethical Issues
Basics of Statistical Analysis
- Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
- Mean/Median/Mode
- Standard Deviation/Covariance/Correlation
Basics of Python for Data Analysis
- Installation of Anaconda
- Data Types and Functions
- Data Manipulation and Preparation
Data Visualization in Python
- Presenting insights in pictorial form to improve the quality and speed of people’s decision-making (for example, the visualization of trading patterns to identify instances of market abuse).
Sentiment analysis
- Discerning sentiment from structured and unstructured data (for example, sentiment toward specific stocks or market sectors).
Intro to Machine Learning
- What is Machine Learning
- Evolution and Trends
- Application of Machine Learning
- Best Practises of Machine Learning
- Machine Learning in 2025
Machine Learning Algorithms
- Classification
- Regression
- Forecasting
- Clustering
Neural Networks
- Perceptron Learning
- Backpropagation Learning
- Object Recognition
Deep Learning – Keras
- Setting up KERAS
- Creating a Neural Network
- Training Models and Monitoring
- Artificial Neural Networks
Case Studies on AI and ML in Financial Sector
- Case study on Machine Learning powered by Rise Mumbai
Startups Present
- Startups in FinTech Present their Success Stories in Implementing Machine and Deep Learning
Robotic Process Automation: A Primer
- Automation Spectrum & New Synergies
- Welcome to the Future – Robotic Process Automation
- What is Robotic Process Automation?
- Difference between RPA and Traditional Automation
- Need of RPA
- The Power of Automation – Application of RPA
- What’s so great about what we automate in RPA?
- Advantages and Disadvantages of RPA
- Understanding the Trade offs
- Myths of RPA
RPA In Depth
- How Does RPA Work?
- RPA Lifecycle
- RPA Products in the Market
- Robotic Process Automation Tools
- Impact of RPA in the Outsourcing Industry
- UiPath Demos
Process Assessment
- Reviewing a Process and What Can/Cannot a Robot Do?
- RPA and Business Processes
- Getting the Most of Automation
- Measurements & ROI
- Identify/Evaluate Automation Partner on the Basis of Nature of Processes
Key Factors for Implementation
- Feasibility Assessment to get Started
- Infrastructure Requirements
- Ownership of Bot Development and Testing: Tech or Business?
- System Access
- IT Support and Management
- What to Take Away from RPA?
- Advantages and Disadvantages of RPA
- Understanding the Trade offs
- Myths of RPA
The Road Ahead
- What Else can RPA do?
- The Search for ROI
- Governance Matters
- Robots that Learn – Intelligent Process Automation (IPA)
Case Studies on RPA in Financial Sector
- Case study on RPA, powered by Rise Mumbai
Use Cases in Financial Services
Use of RPA for:
- Client Onboarding
- KYC
- Post Trade Operations
- Financial Control
- Regulatory Reporting
- Advantages and Disadvantages of RPA
- Understanding the Trade offs
- Myths of RPA
Startups Present
- Startups in FinTech Present their Success Stories in Implementing RPA as well as Challenges and Lessons Learnt
Design Thinking
- What is Design?
- Design as a Form Giving Activity Vs Design as Problem Solving
- Various Design Processes
- What is Design Thinking?
- How it has Evolved and Why is it So Popular Now?
- Design Thinking: New Innovative Thinking to New Problems
- Design Thinking Mindset-Preparing Your Mind for Innovation
- Design Thinking and Value Creation- Introduction to Service Design
- Design Thinking and Lean & Agile Methodology
- Stages of Design Thinking: Empathize, Define a Problem and Interpret the Results, Ideate, Prototype, Validate
Pitch To Rise Mumbai! (Group Capstone Project Submission)
In this Group Capstone project, you will leverage what you’ve learned throughout the Prodegree to solve a business problem using a choice of Fintech domains you learnt about. The Project Submission and Presentation will be 15 days from the date of assigning the project.
- Define the problem you want to solve and investigate potential solutions and performance metrics.
- Analyze the problem through visualizations and data exploration to have a better understanding of what algorithms and features are appropriate for solving it.
- Implement your solution and metrics of choice, documenting the process followed.
- Difference between RPA and Traditional Automation
- Collect results about the performance of the models used and validate/justify your assumptions.
- Construct conclusions about your results, and discuss whether your implementation adequately solves the problem.
- Prepare a Presentation documenting your journey and solution and present it in front of Rise Mumbai Leadership
Mentorship
- Mentorship Sessions – 2 Half Hour Sessions with Industry Experts for 1:1 Mentorship as Per Your Convinience
Guest Lectures
- We Invite Global Leaders And Trendsetters in various Fields of Fintech to Talk about Industry Trends and Challenges
In each of the four FinTech domains, we invite Indian and global FinTech startups to present their journey, challenges and lessons learnt. Leverage their experience to really understand the FinTech landscape.
Blockchain: Ethereum, an open-source, public, Block chain-based distributed computing platform
RPA: Uipath, the most powerful RPA platform for fast and highly scalable automation
Analytics and Machine Learning: Python, the fastest-growing technology in finance with an abundance of open source Financial libraries and is perfect for your next venture into Fintech
Learning Methodology
The FinTech Prodegree is delivered using an experiential learning methodology that blends theoretical concepts with hands-on practical learning to ensure a holistic understanding of the subject.
Live Lectures
Live lectures with experienced faculty to understand basic concepts.
Guest Lectures
Guest lectures by Rise Mumbai leadership and start-ups.
Case Studies
Case studies throughout the program, including by Rise Mumbai.
Industry Projects
In-depth projects for each FinTech technology.
Case Studies by Rise Mumbai
Rise Mumbai has shared real-world case studies from both BFSI clients and customers’ perspective. This will empower you with the knowledge you need to develop strategic frameworks for creating business models, present an investment thesis, or propose ideas for FinTech innovation.
Indicative case studies include:
Case study 1
- Tech: Block Chain
- What: Payment and settlement of fiat currencies & derivative contracts
- Who: German IB
Case study 2
- Tech: RPA
- What: Use of RPA for securities processing
- Who: US-based BPO
Case study 3
- Tech: Advanced Analytics
- What: Use of Analytics to identify credit defaulters
- Who: US Bank
Case study 4
- Tech: AI and Machine Learning
- What: Build a Chat Bot
- Who: Leading Indian Bank
Case Studies are indicative and may change as per industry trends and relevance.
Career
Career opportunities in FinTech are exploding as the sector continues to expand and disrupt all segments of Financial Services.FinTech Disruption
FinTech covers technology-enabled business model innovation in the financial sector through disintermediation. This is currently disrupting and blurring industry boundaries to revolutionize how firms create and deliver products and services and provide new gateways for entrepreneurship and seed opportunities for inclusive growth.Drivers of Growth
Demand for Fintech is growing due to a large digitally-savvy population seeking newer technologies with greater convenience and the need for greater profitability by Financial Institutions. On the supply side, we see an increased proliferation of connected devices, coupled with falling device and data costs, and a push by Government initiatives towards a digital economy.
- Global FinTech software and services sector expected to grow to USD 45 billion by 2020.
- In 2016, financial technology companies around the world raised a total of ~$36 billion in financing.
- India among the top 3 countries in the world with the highest number of FinTech start-ups.
- The Indian FinTech industry is estimated at $2 Billion by 2020.
- Over 1,500 funding deals in 2016 from over 1,700 unique investors.
Aspirants can find ample opportunities across the spectrum in:
- Established Banks and Financial Services Institutions who have embraced FinTech
- FinTech startups
- Become FinTech entrepreneurs
Asset Management
Reg Tech
Payments
Mobile Banking
FX & Trading
Financial Advisory
Insurance
Security & Privacy
The Imarticus Careers Assistance Services (CAS) team provides a rigorous career and industry mentorship process that is customized to your needs.
“A well equipped teaching facility and experienced teaching professionals with a strong grip on their subjects. An institute that aims nothing but to train professionals and freshers to work with the highest standards of professionalism.”
Dipti Singh
JP Morgan
“My journey with Imarticus has excelled me, bringing out my talent to its utmost, both in my personal and professional life. I would personally like to thank the management, the trainers and all the people whose efforts are involved with this institute.”
Maxwell Louis D’Mello
BNP Paribas
“The trainers here are very Friendly and professional at the same time. This organization is a truly an outstanding one that is nurturing the raw candidates into specialized working professionals.”
Gaurang Mistry
Wipro
Certification
On completion of the FinTech Prodegree, aspirants will receive an industry endorsed Certificate of Achievement from Imarticus Learning which will be co-branded with Rise Mumbai.
Collaboration with Rise Mumbai
Case Studies
Rise Mumbai has shared real-world case studies which will provide unique insights into the world of FinTech and its applications across multiple domains.
Program Delivery
The program will be delivered by Imarticus along with Rise Mumbai leadership and startups to ensure a judicious blend of theoretical input and real world application.
Intern with Rise Mumbai
Candidates can apply to the Rise Mumbai internship program or other available programs like Rise Accelerator to receive technical support and mentorship. Click here to learn more
Intern with Rise Mumbai
Candidates can apply to the Rise Mumbai internship program or other available programs like Rise Accelerator to receive technical support and mentorship. Click here to learn more
About Rise Mumbai
Rise Mumbai, created by Barclays, connects India to the global FinTech community. Rise is an open innovation platform for experimentation and scaling FinTech, which operates in seven of the world’s top FinTech ecosystems (www.thinkrise.com). It is a global community of the world’s top innovators working together with Barclays to create the future of financial services.
Industry speak
TARANJIT JASWAL
Head of Global Corporates at Barclays Corporate Banking (India)
“Rise Mumbai is proud to be associated with Imarticus as the Knowledge Partner for this Prodegree. First, our subject matter experts – both academics and entrepreneurs –have given steer on the overall curriculum of this program to ensure it is industry-aligned. Second, we will be sharing our global vantage point through case studies and use cases throughout the program.”
Admissions
The FinTech Prodegree is ideal for:
Finance Professionals
Finance Professionals with
2+ Years of Experience in Financial Services.
IT Professionals
IT Professionals with Experience Working at a Financial
Services Firm.
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs & Innovators Who Want to Be Part of the
FinTech Disruption.
Aspirants
Aspirants who want to expand their knowledge and enter the Financial services / FinTech space.
Faculty
Fintech Course Videos
Industry Speak: Why FinTech? Ram Gopal, CEO – Barclays Bank India
Industry Speak: Collaboration with Imarticus Taranjit Jaswal , Head of Global Corporates at Barclays Bank India
Imarticus Learning – Program Curriculum Fintech Prodegree – Harish Thakkar
FAQs
What is the format of the program?
The FinTech Prodegree is delivered in an entirely Live Instructor-led Virtual Training mode, where you will log in to the virtual conference at a fixed time each weekend and interact with the faculty and fellow students in real time. If, for whatever reason, you miss a live lecture, do not worry – The lectures are recorded and will be available for future reference on our state of the art learning management system.
What tools will be taught in the program?
The Prodegree will provide hands-on training using tools like Python, UiPath and Ethereum. You do not need to have mastery over these tools. Please note this is not a training program on how to use Python or Uipath. The tool-based training is to provide a more holistic understanding of FinTech domains, where aspirants can implement the learning through Instructor-led demos during the course as well as a fair amount of self study.
Do you offer placements for this Prodegree?
The FinTech Prodegree is a functional upskilling program that aims to open doors for aspirants in FinTech or Financial Services firms. Imarticus does not offer placements or career services for this Prodegree. The Prodegree does offer a paid internship at Rise Mumbai if you are interested.
What study material will be provided to us for the program?
The core learning will happen via 125 hours of Instructor-led, live virtual classes at designated times on weekends. You will receive additional study material including:
- PowerPoint presentations
- Additional reading material / eBooks
- Case studies and use cases by Rise Mumbai
- Recordings of previous virtual classes
- Topic wise assessments / quizzes
You will be given 6 month access to a fully integrated online learning portal where all your learning material will be uploaded. You will need to log in to the learning portal using the credentials provided and navigate through the portal as required.
What certification will I receive on completion?
You will receive the industry-endorsed FinTech Prodegree certification, which will be co-branded with Rise Mumbai. This is subject to at least 60% attendance throughout the Prodegree and completion of the Capstone project.
What are the fees for the program?
The FinTech Prodegree is available for an introductory price of Rs 1,00,000 only.
You can pay by credit card, debit card or net banking from all leading banks. In the event you are unable to pay, please contact 18002677679 for further assistance.
