Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech (Batch 5)
Features
Programme Overview
The Professional Certificate Programme in Fintech (Batch 05) by CEP, IIT Delhi is a groundbreaking course curated to provide professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to thrive in the fast-changing financial technology landscape. This all-encompassing programme uniquely combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring that participants develop a thorough understanding of the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of finance. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including blockchain technology, digital payments, cryptocurrencies, financial analytics, and regulatory frameworks, offering a comprehensive grasp of FinTech concepts and their real-world applications.
₹ 1,85,000 + 18 % GST
Class Schedule
Every Sunday - 09.00 A.M. to 12.15 P.M
Eligibility Criteria
Graduates (10+2+3)/ Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from any recognized university in any discipline. Students in their final year can also apply.
Programme Highlights
Real-world Harvard/global And Indian Case Studies
E-certificate Issued By CEP, IIT Delhi
Leading Experts From Industry And Academia To Provide Contemporary Inputs
Generative AI In Fin Tech
Programme Modules
What Is FinTech?
Drivers of FinTech
How is it transforming Finance?
Innovations in FinTech (Smartphone/Cloud computing, AI/ML, IoT, Blockchain)
Emerging Sectors in FinTech
Learning Outcomes
Dive into fintech world to appreciate how fintech innovations are transforming businesses.
Evolution of Traditional Payment Systems
Transformation to Digital Currency
Blockchain – Concepts
Cryptography in Blockchain
Bitcoin – Introduction, Transactions
Blockchain Security
Central bank digital currency (CBDC)
Learning Outcomes
Apprehend the concepts of Blockchain, cryptography, hashing, and cryptocurrencies.
Understand Central bank digital currency, FinTech ABCDs: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Data.
Introduction to AI & ML
Generative AI in FinTech
Open Banking and API
AI & GenAI in Credit Risk Modelling; AI Governance
AI & ML in Capital Markets
Regulatory landscape of Fintech and AI in India
Learning Outcomes
Understand the emerging landscape of AI and ML and their application in financial markets and risk management.
Overview of the Banking industry
Understanding the bank functions
Financial statements of banks and financial institutions
Alternative Lending
Digital payments
Learning Outcomes
Understand the evolving landscape of the Banking industry, the impact of fintech on traditional banking businesses and alternative lending & payment models.
Applications of Blockchain in Finance (Smart contracts, NFT, BNPL, etc.)
Big Data and AI – Introduction, Application in Fintech, Use cases, AI Tools used, Future trends
InsurTech & WealthTech
Case studies
Industry showcases
Learning Outcomes
Appreciate the use of fintech in various domains such as insurance industry, stock markets and asset management, contracts and tokenization.
Risks and Challenges: Banking sector regulations
RegTech and its applications
Risk management and Fintech
Fraud detection and cybersecurity in Financial Markets
Fintech Analytics
Learning Outcomes
Understand the banking sector risks and regulations as well as FinTech regulations in India, regulatory technologies and cybersecurity issues.
Fintech Business Models
FinTech and Entrepreneurial landscape
Financial Inclusion and the Role of Technology
Upcoming Trends, Strategic Thinking and Sustainability Aspects
Learning Outcomes
Understand the entrepreneurial landscape, future trends and directions in FinTech.
Learning Outcomes
Application of Fintech concepts to solve real world problems.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the evolution of finance and technology and how these innovations are transforming finance as a discipline and business decision-making.
Apprehend the evolution of money, banking, and payment systems using the concepts of Blockchain, cryptography, and security in Blockchain, Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currency.
Learn the FinTech ABCDs: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Big Data.
Appreciate the role of AI and Gen AI in banking and finance.
Understand the evolving banking landscape, alternative lending and digital payments.
Become versed with applications of FinTech – Smart contracts, NFT, BNPL, Insure Tech, Wealth Tech.
Appreciate the era of RegTech, FinTech regulations in India, Regulatory sandboxes.
Looking forward: Cyber security issues, Fintech Analytics, and Entrepreneurial landscape.
Tools
MS Office
Excel
Programme Coordinator
Professor Smita Kashiramka
Professor
Department of Management Studies
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Smita Kashiramka is a Professor in Finance at the Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi. She holds a Ph.D. in Mergers and Acquisitions from BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus. She has over two decades of academic and research experience. Her areas of interest include Financial Institutions and Markets, Banking, Corporate Finance, and Mergers & Acquisitions. She has been invited for guest lectures by several eminent institutions, including IIFT, New Delhi, IIM Raipur, and IIT Jammu, to name a few. She has also conducted training programmes for national and international participants from both the government and private sectors. She has published papers in several international and national journals of repute, including those listed in the Australian Business Deans Council list, Scopus, and ABS Journal Quality list. She has also presented several papers at international peer-reviewed conferences.
Prof. Smita has worked on several research projects funded by organizations of international and national repute including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, USA, the Ministry of Textiles, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. She has also organized and conducted training programmes for international participants as well as government institutions including Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, the Airports Authority of India, Hindustan Zinc Ltd., etc.
Professor Sonali Jain
Associate Professor
Department of Management Studies
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Sonali Jain is an Assistant Professor of Finance at DMS, IIT Delhi. She holds a Ph.D. from IIM Ahmedabad, specializing in Finance & Accounting. Before her Ph.D., she completed her Bachelor of Engineering from the Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi University (DU). This unique combination of exposure to finance and technology has piqued her teaching and research interests in financial technology, financial markets, and financial management.
Her work is published in international journals of repute, including those listed in the Australian Business Deans Council list. She has also presented several papers at international peer-reviewed conferences around the world. She has been part of projects with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Ministry of Textiles (GoI) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (GoI). She is the recipient of multiple international and national-level awards, like the Best Thesis Award (IIM A), the Paul R. Lawrence Fellowship (USA), the Merit Scholarship (DU), and the Young Faculty Fellowship Award (IIT Delhi). She is a rank holder in the Mathematics Olympiad and has qualified for MENSA.
Programme Sample Certificate
Candidates who score at least 40% marks overall and have a minimum attendance of 50%, will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’.
Candidates who score at least 40% marks overall and have a minimum attendance of 40%, will receive a ‘Certificate of Participation’.
The organizing department of this programme is the Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi.
*Only e-Certificates will be issued by CEP, IIT Delhi.
Installment Schedule
Programme Fees: 1,85,000 + 18 % GST
Instalment | Instalment Date | Amount** |
Application Fee* | To be paid at the time of application | 1,000 + 18 % GST |
1st Instalment | To be paid within 4-days of OL roll-out | 55,000 + 18 % GST |
2nd Instalment | 6th February, 2027 | 65,000 + 18 % GST |
3rd Instalment | 6th March, 2027 | 65,000 + 18 % GST |
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Refund Policy
Candidates can withdraw within 15 days from the programme start date. A total of 80% of the total fee received will be refunded. However, the applicable tax amount paid will not be refunded on the paid amount.
Candidates withdrawing after 15 days from the start of the programme session will not be eligible for any refund.
If you wish to withdraw from the programme, you must email to cepaccounts@admin.iitd.ac.in and icare@timespro.com, stating your intent to withdraw. The refund, if applicable, will be processed within 30 working days from the date of receiving the withdrawal request.
Testimonials
Frequently asked questions
The CEP, IIT Delhi Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech prepares learners for roles in Digital Banking, Payments, Financial Analytics, Blockchain, Risk & Compliance, Product Management, and AI-driven Financial Services. It is ideal for professionals seeking to transition into FinTech or advance their careers in the BFSI sector.
The CEP, IIT Delhi Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech equips participants with practical knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Digital Payments, Cryptocurrencies, and Financial Analytics. Learners also work on industry-relevant case studies, hands-on projects, and a capstone project to apply concepts in real-world business scenarios.
The CEP, IIT Delhi Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech is designed for graduates, working professionals, entrepreneurs, consultants, and finance or technology professionals who want to build expertise in emerging financial technologies. Professionals from diverse educational backgrounds can also benefit from the programme.
The CEP, IIT Delhi Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech focuses on the latest technologies transforming financial services, including AI, blockchain, digital payments, cloud computing, and regulatory technology (RegTech). The curriculum enables learners to develop future-ready skills that are increasingly sought after by employers across the BFSI and FinTech industries.
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the CEP, IIT Delhi Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech and meet the prescribed attendance and evaluation requirements will receive an e-Certificate of Completion issued by the Continuing Education Programme (CEP), IIT Delhi.
Yes. The CEP, IIT Delhi Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech is delivered through live online sessions, enabling learners to attend classes from anywhere. The programme also includes an optional campus immersion at IIT Delhi, offering opportunities for networking and interaction with faculty and peers.