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Artificial Intelligence in Finance

Discover how AI is reshaping banking, trading, and fintech, learn real-world tools, risks, and career paths in finance without needing coding skills.

Weekly LIVE Sessions

Video Classes

English

100 Students

Certificate Course

Course Overview

Artificial Intelligence in Finance for Beginners introduces you to how AI is transforming the financial world from fraud detection and algorithmic trading to credit scoring and personalized banking. Through real-world examples like PayPal, Lemonade, and Upstart, you’ll see how machine learning, natural language processing, and automation are applied in everyday financial services. The course is designed for absolute beginners, so no coding skills are required just curiosity and an interest in the future of finance.

Beyond the technology, you’ll also explore the risks, ethical challenges, and regulations shaping AI in finance, including topics like bias in lending, privacy, and explainable AI. The course ends with a capstone project and career guidance to help you understand the most in-demand AI-finance jobs and how to build your own learning path. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to discuss, evaluate, and start applying AI concepts in the financial sector.

FAQ

Yes! Each course comes with an assigned mentor who hosts weekly live sessions and provides support throughout your learning journey.

Absolutely. The platform is mobile-friendly, so you can learn on your smartphone, tablet, or computer whichever suits you best.

Not at all. Many of our courses are designed for absolute beginners. Each course page lists any prerequisites (if required), but most start from scratch.

Yes! You will get a certificate after you complete the course. Our certificates are widely recognized by employers and useful for showcasing your practical skills and achievements.

No. You have lifetime access to any course you enroll in, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit lessons as needed. However, access to mentors is limited to 3 months after your payment.

Course curriculum

Careers & Capstone Project
02:23:13

Requirement

No prior knowledge of AI or finance required
Access to the internet and a computer/smartphone
Curiosity and willingness to learn about new technologies shaping the future of finance

Outcomes

Explain how AI is applied in finance (fraud detection, trading, credit scoring, InsurTech).
Understand core AI concepts (machine learning, NLP, robotic process automation) without coding.
Identify ethical risks and regulatory challenges in financial AI (bias, privacy, explainability).
Analyze real-world case studies of banks, fintechs, and insurers using AI.