Five online courses on fintech to hone skills during lockdown

With new innovations in the fintech industry, there is an increasing demand for skilled professionals. According to a survey done by PWC it is estimated that by the end of 2020, the need for fintech professionals will increase by 42%. And with the current scenario of COVID-19 virtual courses are the only way forward. For aspiring fintech professionals, here are a few professional online courses on fintech that can be taken during lockdown:

Professional Certificate in Fintech by Imarticus Learning and SP Jain Global - Imarticus learning has collaborated with S P Jain School of Global Management to form Asia's premier Fintech training program. The Professional Certification in fintech is an online program that provides learners with in-depth exposure to key elements of the fintech domain. It aims to bridge the supply-demand gap and enhance individuals' skills and proficiency within India's financial industry through virtual learning. This programme can be of particular relevance to Indian fintech professionals considering the recent Blockchain policy developments in the country. Check the course here.

Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation Specialization by Coursera - It is a module of 4 courses through which, students will cover fintech foundations and overview, fintech security and regulation (RegTech), fintech risk management and fintech disruptive innovation: implications to society. This course is intended for finance professionals who are seeking to develop skills and understanding of fintech. Check the course here.

Oxford Fintech Programme by Get Smarter - This course is designed to equip students with the ability to identify opportunities for disruption in the financial services sector and enable them to launch new fintech ventures and harness new technology to build better financial services firms. The programme gives a comprehensive understanding of the multiple aspects of fintech. Check the course here.

Fintech by EdX - Under this program students learn about the world of fintech; the opportunities and challenges. The program gives students the tools to understand the interaction of finance and technology across the financial system as well as insight into the major technologies involved and the emerging business models and players in the industry. This program is for fintech developers, analysts and industry professionals. Check the course here.

Fintech course by Udemy - The fintech revolution is rapidly transforming with disruptive innovations. The course includes innovation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, machine learning, big data, and other latest technologies in finance. Taking this course will help in understanding the latest trends and their impact on the financial services industry and get future-ready. Check the course here.