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FTIP program: 22 total courses, 13 required for exam eligibility
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FTIP® Program Overview
With the FinTech industry projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030[1], it presents a wealth of opportunities for professionals skilled in finance, banking, and technology. As these sectors converge, the need for comprehensive expertise in these domains is growing rapidly.
CFI's FinTech Industry Professional (FTIP®) certification equips you to be at the forefront of this revolution, shaping industry trends and driving innovation. The FTIP program delivers practical insights into InsurTech, WealthTech, digital banking, cryptocurrencies, payment technology, RegTech, data science, financial analysis, and more. Uniquely tailored for finance professionals, the program integrates core finance principles and helps you master the material with hands-on exercises, setting it apart from other programs.
With these skills, you'll be ready to drive innovation within your organization. The FTIP certification from CFI enhances your credibility in the FinTech industry and opens doors for career advancement and increased earning potential. Embrace the future of finance with the FTIP program.
1Source: Boston Consulting Group
Program Overview
22 courses
Consisting of 5 prep courses, 10 core courses, and 4 electives
110+ interactive exercises
Learn by doing with practical, real-world lessons and guided simulations
Blockchain certificate
To verify your skills
500,000+ 5-star ratings
Best-in-class training, as rated by you
How the FTIP® Program Works
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Core Courses
Complete 10 required core courses to build your skill set in FinTech IndustryProfessional.
Step 3.
Elective Courses
Choose a minimum of 3 electives (out of 4 available) to master more advanced topics and specialized lending concepts.
Step 4.
Case Study Challenges (Optional)
These case study challenges allow you to apply your knowledge and skills by solving real-world problems.
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Final Exam
After completing the required courses, take the final exam (with a minimum passing grade of 70%) to earn your program certification.
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Get Your FTIP® Certificate
Congratulations! Upon completing the program, you will receive a shareable blockchain digital certificate with your new credentials.
Skills & Learning Objectives in the FTIP Program
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34%
Financial Technology Fundamentals
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34%
Data Science and Machine Learning
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32%
Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
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1.34%Financial Technology Fundamentals
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2.34%Data Science and Machine Learning
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3.32%Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
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Breakdown the basics of FinTech, including the FinTech ecosystem and various segments such as digital banking, digital payments, InsurTech and more
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Analyze and assess the impact of FinTech on the financial industry
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Explain the importance of cybersecurity and data privacy in digital financial services and learn how to manage associated risks
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Examine regulatory challenges and opportunities associated with digital transformation in finance and learn how to navigate them effectively
Taught by Industry Experts
Andrew Loo
Andrew is VP, Capital Markets at CFI. Prior to joining CFI in 2019, Andrew retired in 2017 as Managing Director at Nomura Securities in Hong Kong, where he managed the fixed income sales efforts to Central Banks and Sovereign Wealth Funds in the region.
Sebastian Taylor
Seb started his career in risk management, managing the implementation and operations of quantitative energy hedging strategies. Having since worked in several different industries, from finance to retail and service, Seb’s business intelligence skills were developed within the realities of real-world business requirements.
Joseph Yeates
Joseph is passionate about driving better decision making by creating, curating, and communicating insights from data. He has a degree in Business Administration and Finance, with further certifications in Business Analytics & Decision Making and Applied Database Administration & Design.
Dr. Tonisha Pinckney
Dr. Tonisha is a distinguished consultant who’s directed Fortune 500 institutions in forensic accounting, fraud examination, and organizational risk management, with a specialized focus on ethics and regulatory compliance.
Esteban Santana
Esteban brings diverse fintech experience from leading financial services for an AI-powered regulatory intelligence platform, as a Senior Special Agent protecting the U.S. financial system, a Certified Fraud Examiner, and more over his storied career.
Matt Christopher
Matt Christopher has 18 years of experience in the insurance industry leading claims and customer service teams. He has spent his career at Rivian, Clearcover, Allstate, and Farmers.
Careers in FinTech Industry Professional
Over 85% of executives, supervisors, and HR professionals agree that certified individuals bring value, gain credibility, and are seen as top performers.
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Data Analyst
Apply statistical and computational methods to extract insights and knowledge from data, and develop machine learning models to support decision-making. -
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FinTech Strategist/Consultant
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Analyst/Specialist
Advance your career digital banking, InsurTech, WealthTech and more. Leverage advanced technology to streamline and enhance processes. -
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Software Developer
Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using programming languages and other software development tools.
What Our Students Say
Over 75% of CFI learners report improved productivity or competency within weeks.
Big thank you to Tim Vipond for this incredible course. After much hard work, I now possess valuable financial modeling capabilities such as building discounted cash flow models, building dynamically linked 3-statement models, and building multi-year forecasts to project income statements, cash flows, and balance sheets into the future. In addition, I can draw upon multiple methods of financial and valuation analysis (including ratio analysis, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, accretion/dilution analysis, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and discounted cash flow analysis) in order to assess the risks and rewards of investment opportunities.
Brandon J. Casamassima
Truly comprehensive and well designed course, which is not only an enjoyable learning process but will also serve as useful guide to refer to on the job to do day several day to day
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Today marks a very important milestone in my educational journey. I have been looking for a way to get into Finance but hadn't been able to identify a credential that would do the job without interrupting my work schedule.
Thank you CFI, and a very special thanks to Tim Vipond; you are an exceptional instructor and I look forward to learning more from you and your team! #cfi #fmva
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