Finance Meets Technology– 1 Day FinTech Course for Career Changers, Reading

1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount

2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount

About This Course

• Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
• Language: English
• Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
• Certification: Course Completion Certificate
• Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included

Course Overview

This 1 Day workshop introduces you to the fast-evolving FinTech (Financial Technology) industry — where finance meets innovation. You’ll explore emerging trends such as digital banking, block chain, AI in finance, and open banking.
Through hands-on activities, discussions, and case studies, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how technology is transforming financial services and how to find your entry point in this exciting sector.
By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a career roadmap, key FinTech concepts, and practical insights to start your journey in finance technology roles.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand FinTech fundamentals and its global relevance
• Identify the major technologies driving financial innovation
• Analyze data-driven financial decision-making processes
• Explore career paths and opportunities within the FinTech industry
• Recognize compliance and ethical challenges in FinTech
• Build an action plan to transition into FinTech roles

Target Audience

• Finance professionals exploring technology roles
• Tech professionals seeking entry into finance or payments sector
• Students or graduates interested in financial innovation
• Entrepreneurs or startup founders entering the FinTech domain
• Anyone looking to understand the future of digital finance

Why Choose This Course?

Reading is rapidly becoming one of Scotland’s most vibrant FinTech hubs, hosting numerous startups, accelerators, and global financial players.
This course blends finance knowledge and technology insight, helping professionals identify the skills needed to thrive in this evolving industry.
You’ll learn from industry practitioners who bring real-world case studies and practical knowledge.

Want to train your team?
We offer in-house FinTech workshops tailored for organizations looking to upskill their workforce in areas like digital finance, payments innovation, or block chain compliance. Sessions are customized to fit your company’s objectives and tools.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [email protected]

Info: • What is FinTech? Overview of global and UK FinTech landscape
• Key innovations transforming finance (blockchain, AI, digital wallets)
• Overview of roles and skill requirements
• Icebreaker Quiz

Info: • Online banking models and payment systems
• Mobile wallets, contactless payments, and digital transactions
• Case Study: FinTech startups revolutionizing payments
• Group Exercise

Info: • Using data to enhance customer experience and risk assessment
• Predictive analytics and automation in FinTech operations
• Ethical implications of AI and financial algorithms
• Practical Activity

Info:
• Understanding blockchain basics and real-world financial applications
• Cryptocurrency opportunities and risks
• Regulatory environment and compliance updates
• Simulation Exercise

Info: • Building and scaling a FinTech idea
• FinTech business models (B2B, B2C, SaaS, etc.)
• Investor trends and funding landscape
• Brainstorming Workshop

Info: • Career paths in FinTech — from business analyst to compliance to data roles
• Certifications and continuous learning pathways
• How to transition from finance or tech into FinTech
• Personal Career Plan Review

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