PG Certification in FINTECH - National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

The PG Certification in FINTECH empowers young professionals with cutting-edge technology skills for application in banking, financial services, insurance, IT and ITES for BFSI domain, and allied industries.

This 10-month, live online weekend program is offered by the combined expertise of National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and NSE Academy (a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Stock Exchange).

The program prioritizes experiential learning, integrating dedicated hands-on activities in each module along with a capstone project to develop competencies for real-world applications. Participants explore emerging technologies like blockchain, data science, cybersecurity, GenAI, etc. while working with tools and software like Python, PowerBI, RemixIDE, Metamask, OpenAI, Colab, etc.

Ideal for: BFSI Professionals | IT and ITES Professionals | Tech Enthusiasts | Young Graduates aspiring for Career in FinTech
(Final Year UG Students are also eligible)

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Curriculum:

The curriculum is designed to equip participants with future-ready skills for technologically evolving finance sector. It prioritizes experiential learning with dedicated hands-on activities in each module and a capstone project to develop competencies for real-world applications.

Term I

Introduction to FinTech, Financial Markets, and Digital Banking
Case Study: Traditional Bank’s Digital Transformation
Regulations and Compliance in the FinTech Industry
Hands-on Activity: Preparing a Compliance Framework for a Hypothetical Start-up

Risk Management and Cybersecurity
Hands-on Activity: Vulnerability Scanning with Nessus, Encrypting Sensitive Data with Veracrypt, Network Traffic Monitoring with Wireshark
Introduction to Blockchain and Smart Contracts in FinTech
Hands-on Activity: Setting-up a Wallet, Demonstrating a Live Blockchain in Action, Mining a Block, Hashing Documents

Term II

Use Cases of Blockchain
Hands-on Activity: Tokenization of Real-World Assets using Blockchain
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance
Hands-on Activity: Using a Pre-Built Fraud Detection Model
Data Analytics and Big Data in Finance, Introduction to RPA
Hands-on Activity: Analyzing Financial Data and Creating Interactive Dashboards with PowerBI

Term III

Financial Products and Crowdfunding
Hands-on Activity: Create a Mock Crowdfunding Campaign for a Hypothetical Business
Payment Systems and Automation
Hands-on Activity: Implementing Automated Payments using a FinTech API
Generative AI in Finance and the FinTech Domain
Hands-on Activity: Creating Content using GenAI tools for Financial Reporting, Personalized Investment Advice, Market Forecasting

(The program curriculum mentioned herein is indicative and may be modified by NISM and NSE Academy Ltd. in the best interest of the participants)

Capstone Project – 30 hours

Indicative Projects: Impact of AI and Blockchain in Financial Sector | Digital Finance and FinTech in Financial Inclusion | Green Finance and the Impact on Climate Change | The Role of RegTech in FinTech

Tools & Software

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Learning and Mentorship from Industry Professionals with rich experience in leading technological transformation in the BFSI sector

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International Courses

Online | Self-paced

Campus Immersion

at NISM

Two Immersions on the Weekends

Apart from the access to NISM’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and academic resources, participants get opportunity to network with the faculty members and peers.

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Applications Open for PG Certification in FINTECH 2025 Batch

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