AI+ Finance

Hours: 8 / Access Length: 12 Months / Delivery: Online, Self-Paced
Online Hours: 8
Retail Price: $195.00

Course Overview:

The AI+ Finance course explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping modern finance. This comprehensive program dives deep into AI applications, covering crucial areas like credit risk analysis, fraud detection, predictive financial modeling, and blockchain integration. Participants gain insights into leveraging AI algorithms for stock market forecasting, optimizing lending operations, and enhancing financial decision-making processes. With a focus on practical strategies and emerging technologies, learners are equipped to navigate the rapidly evolving financial landscape, driving strategic growth, efficiency, and resilience in complex economic ecosystems.

Recommended Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of finance – no technical skills required.
• Interest in how AI revolutionizes financial operations and openness to innovation.
• Willingness to engage with ethical AI frameworks and practical tools for finance.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Impact on Finance

• 1.1 Fundamentals of AI in Finance
• 1.2 Data-Driven Decision Making in Finance
• 1.3 AI Technologies Shaping the Financial Landscape

Lesson 2: Data-Driven Decision Making in Finance

• 2.1 The Power of Financial Data
• 2.2 Analytics and Insights in Finance
• 2.3 Implementing AI for Strategic Financial Decision-Making

Lesson 3: Enhancing Credit and Loans with AI

• 3.1 Revolutionizing Credit Scoring with AI
• 3.2 Automating Loan Origination and Processing
• 3.3 Personalization and Customer Experience in Lending

Lesson 4: Fraud Detection in Finance with AI

• 4.1 The Landscape of Financial Fraud
• 4.2 AI and Machine Learning in Fraud Detection
• 4.3 Future Directions in AI-driven Fraud Detection

Lesson 5: Forecasting Stock Market with AI

• 5.1 Overview of Stock Market Analysis
• 5.2 AI Technologies in Stock Forecasting
• 5.3 Challenges and Future of AI in Stock Market Forecasting

Lesson 6: Blockchain and AI: Revolutionizing Finance

• 6.1 Introduction to Blockchain in Finance
• 6.2 Synergy of AI and Blockchain in Finance
• 6.3 Future Perspectives and Ethical Considerations

Lesson 7: Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Finance

• 7.1 The Expanding Universe of FinTech
• 7.2 Next-Generation Technologies Shaping Finance
• 7.3 Integrating Emerging Technologies into Financial Services

Lesson 8: Implementing AI Strategies in Finance

• 8.1 Building a Digital-First Finance Strategy
• 8.2 Operationalizing AI and Emerging Technologies
• 8.3 Looking Ahead: The Future of Financial Services

Optional Lesson: AI Agents for Finance

• What Are AI Agents for Finance
• Types of AI Agents in Finance
• Significance of AI Agents in Finance

All necessary course materials are included.

System Requirements:

Internet Connectivity Requirements:

• Cable, Fiber, DSL, or LEO Satellite (i.e. Starlink) internet with speeds of at least 10mb/sec download and 5mb/sec upload are recommended for the best experience.

NOTE: While cellular hotspots may allow access to our courses, users may experience connectivity issues by trying to access our learning management system.  This is due to the potential high download and upload latency of cellular connections.   Therefore, it is not recommended that students use a cellular hotspot as their primary way of accessing their courses.

Hardware Requirements:

• CPU: 1 GHz or higher
• RAM: 4 GB or higher
• Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher.  1920x1080 resolution is recommended for the best experience.
• Speakers / Headphones
• Microphone for Webinar or Live Online sessions.

Operating System Requirements:

• Windows 7 or higher.
• Mac OSX 10 or higher.
• Latest Chrome OS
• Latest Linux Distributions
  

NOTE: While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.

Web Browser Requirements:

• Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
• Latest Mozilla FireFox
• Latest Microsoft Edge
• Latest Apple Safari

Basic Software Requirements (These are recommendations of software to use):

• Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice)
• PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt)
• Courses may require other software that is described in the above course outline.