New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has launched the third batch of Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech. As the financial technology landscape continues to evolve rapidly, this six-month programme is designed to equip professionals with the advanced skills necessary to thrive in this dynamic industry.
The FinTech industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with India emerging as a global leader. Fuelled by a robust digital infrastructure, a young population and a proactive regulatory environment, India’s FinTech adoption rate stands at an impressive 87 per cent, surpassing the global average of 67 per cent. According to the BCG Global Fintech Report, the industry is expected to reach a staggering $1.5 trillion in revenue by 2030. ASSOCHAM projects the Indian FinTech Industry to reach USD 420 billion by 2029, growing at a cumulative annual rate of 31%.
Speaking on the announcement, Professor Smita Kashiramka, Professor, Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi said, “FinTech has had a profound impact on revolutionising our financial services, changed consumer behaviour and market dynamics. The FinTech market is surging to new heights and is yet to pivot and realise its potential, with growth to be experienced across sectors. Our Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech is designed to address the growing demand for skilled professionals who can navigate this complex landscape and drive innovation in the industry.”
Professor Sonali Jain, Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi added, “The FinTech industry is not just about technology, it encompasses a deep understanding of the financial sector and the strategic use of technology to devise innovative solutions. Our programme is designed to provide learners with a holistic understanding of the FinTech ecosystem, enabling them to develop groundbreaking solutions that challenge conventional norms and unlock new opportunities.”
Through a combination of online and offline sessions, industry experts and faculty from IIT Delhi will equip learners with FinTech’s ABCDs: Artificial Intelligence (including Gen AI in FinTech), Blockchain, Cloud Computing and Big Data, as well as digital payments, data analytics and regulatory frameworks. The programme features a one-day immersion session at the IIT Delhi campus, over 100 hours of online learning via the state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform, and a Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode of delivery.
Learners will benefit from lectures, real-world Harvard and global and Indian case studies, learning with some GenAI tools and a Capstone project. This programme will be highly beneficial for professionals exploring careers as Financial Analysts, Compliance Experts, FinTech Product Managers, Data Scientists and more. Upon completion, learners will be awarded an e-certificate by CEP, IIT Delhi.
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi:
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is one of the 23 IITs created to be Centres of Excellence for training, research and development in science, engineering, and technology in India. Established as the College of Engineering in 1961, the Institute was later declared an Institution of National Importance under the “Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963” and was renamed as “Indian Institute of Technology Delhi”. It was then accorded the status of a Deemed University with powers to decide its academic policy, conduct its examinations, and award its degrees.
Continuing Education Programme (CEP):
Executive education is a vital need for companies to build a culture that promotes newer technologies and solutions and builds a workforce that stays abreast of the rapidly transforming needs in the technological, business and regulatory landscape. Committed to the cause of making quality education accessible to all, IIT Delhi has launched Online Certificate Programmes under eVIDYA@IITD (ई–विद्या@IITD), enabling Virtual & Interactive learning for Driving Youth Advancement @IITD for Indian as well as international participants.
These programmes offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) are designed to cater to the training and development needs of various organisations, industries, society and individual participants at national and international levels with a vision to empower thousands of young learners by imparting high-quality Online Certificate Programmes in cutting-edge areas for their career advancement in different domains of engineering, technology, science, humanities and management.