Chartered Fintech Professional (CFtP) Programme
- Finance & Investment
33 days
Weekdays and Saturdays (9am - 5pm)
Who Should Attend
- Young graduates or early-career professionals who are exploring a new career in Fintech and would like to undergo a structured and rigorous industry-relevant programme
- Professionals who are already working at the intersection of finance and technology and who wish to keep abreast with latest fintech knowledge, applications, and trends
- Finance or Tech professionals who are currently leading teams in related industries and would like to plug their knowledge gaps in finance and/ or technology
- Industry regulators from central monetary authorities, law enforcers of financial crime etc., who are seeking a systemic perspective on the disruptions to financial services and monetary system
PREREQUISITES
Participants should be fluent in speaking and written English.
If a participant intends to register for the Chartered Fintech Professional examination following the completion of this training course, do note that an undergraduate degree from a recognised university or equivalent professional qualification is a compulsory enrolment requirement.
Overview
The Chartered Fintech Professional (CFtP) qualification aims to promote the Fintech sector and raise the level of professionalism within the industry both locally and globally and provides a pathway for professionals from other industries who aspire to embark on a career in Fintech. This CFtP training course is a preparatory course which prepares Fintech professionals for the CFtP certification examinations. Upon successful completion of all the examinations as well as satisfying work experience requirements, candidates will be awarded the Charter. This training course consists of 3 levels: Foundation; Level 1 which comprises Level 1A on Finance and Level 1B on Fintech; and Level 2 which focuses on applications and professional practice with topics including ethics and governance, regulation, and global trends in Fintech.
Topic/Structure
Participants may choose to sign up for one or more of the following levels of training:
Chartered Fintech Professional (CFtP) Foundation Training
- Foundation Training Module 1: Ethics and Governance
- Foundation Training Module 2: Statistics and Quantitative Methods
- Foundation Training Module 3: Financial Innovations, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Chartered Fintech Professional (CFtP) Level 1A Training
- Level 1A Training Module 1: Economics
- Level 1A Training Module 2: Financial Statements Analysis
- Level 1A Training Module 3: Financial Management
- Level 1A Training Module 4: Investment Management
Chartered Fintech Professional (CFtP) Level 1B Training
- Level 1B Training Module 1: Data Structure, Algorithms, and Programming in Python
- Level 1B Training Module 2: Big Data and Data Science
- Level 1B Training Module 3: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Level 1B Training Module 4: Computer Network and Network Security
Chartered Fintech Professional (CFtP) Level 2 Training
- Level 2 Training Module 1: AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Finance
- Level 2 Training Module 2: Blockchain Design and Programming
- Level 2 Training Module 3: Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity and Quantum Computing
- Level 2 Training Module 4: Compliance and Risk Management
- Level 2 Training Module 5: Global FinTech Trends
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of every module. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$10,791 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$4,191 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$10,791 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$4,191 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$4,191 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$4,191 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$35,970 (No Funding) |
$35,970 (No Funding) |
$35,970 (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
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
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