Advanced Certificate in Fintech, Sustainable and Ethical Finance Module 3: Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Fintech

Finance & Investment
Innovation & Business Improvement

Next Intake: 9 Jul 2025 (Wed)

Basic
SkillsFuture
Short Courses
This module is part of Advanced Certificate in Fintech, Sustainable and Ethical Finance

This module is conducted in-person.

Next course starts on

9 Jul 2025 (Wed) See Full Schedule

Fee

SGD3,270* (as low as SGD381 after maximum funding) Learn More

Duration

3 Full Days (Weekdays)

Level

Basic

Who Should Attend

Fintech innovators and technologists, Financial analysts, regulators, policymakers, AI ethicists, strategic HR professionals and leaders

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this programme. Prior knowledge on any of the topics is not required.

Overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been transforming the finance industry in recent years. According to a report by IBM, AI is expected to save financial businesses about $1 trillion by 2030. More than 35% of banks are already using AI to decrease response time, better recommendation engines, and perform voice recognition and predictive analytics.

With hands-on applications of AI within the Fintech sector, Module 3 highlights current uses of AI in financial services but also casts a forward glance at emerging trends and the potential transformative effects of AI on the industry. Participants will unpack the complexities and prospects of AI-driven Fintech solutions, recognising the opportunities for innovation and the challenges of responsible AI integration.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 3-day module, participants will be able to:

Understand the concept of AI
Trace the evolution of AI in Fintech, Insurtech and project future developments in the space
Devise strategies for the adoption and scaling of AI within financial services
Develop strategies to leverage AI tools for enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of financial services
Delve into the technology underpinning Fintech initiatives in climate finance, including the role of AI and Big Data in green investment and carbon credit trading

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.

Calculate Programme Fee

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$981

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$381

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$981

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$381

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$381

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$381

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$3,270

(No Funding)

$3,270

(No Funding)

$3,270

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit: Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).
Workfare Skills Support Scheme: From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Company Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

Absentee Payroll