You may be eligible for a subsidy - get up to 90% off
Join the AI revolution!
Get a 360-degree view of Artificial Intellgence in Finance and be the one leading the way
Course Date: 15th November 2021 – 15th February 2022
Application Deadline: 31st October 2021
AI in Finance Specialisation is CFTE’s programme designed for finance professionals to get a comprehensive understanding of how to acquire the right foundations to be part of the AI revolution in Finance.
AI has taken the world by storm and it will continue to do so at an exponential rate as new business models rise and new innovative technologies emerge. It is the radical and rapid elements of AI that make its application in the finance industry so appealing to consumers as well as key players. Those who firmly grasp the opportunities and challenges of AI in Finance will be the ones that dominate the Finance industry the next decade. If you want to position yourself ahead of others in this transforming industry, then enroll into our Specialisation now!
With this AI in Finance online specialisation, you will:
- Spearhead AI transformation projects using best practices and high impact frameworks
- Understand the main underlying technologies of AI development
- Implement AI solutions in your business to overcome current challenges or add new groundbreaking features to enhance your products
- Apply Robotic Process Automation and Machine Learning frameworks to your business
- Grasp and use cases of AI execution in insurance, fraud detection, customer service and other high impact services in finance
- Enhance your skill sets and seek employment opportunities in finance and technology with the most up-to-date and insightful industry knowledge on AI
Apply as a Singaporean Citizen or PR
This programme has been accredited under the SkillsFuture Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications, which provides course fee subsidies to eligible company-sponsored individuals and self-sponsored individuals.
Course fee is payable upon acceptance and it is inclusive of 7% GST. For enhanced training support, enter SME in the promo code during course application. With your SkillsFuture credit, this puts down it’s regular price of SGD 963.00 to SGD 108.90 for citizens above age 40, and SGD 288.90 below. Those with SME promo code, prices will also be subsidised to SGD 108.90.
For corporate customers, please write to asktsb@np.edu.sg for enquiries.
40 years old and above
- Original full course fees - 963.00
- 855.00 (SkillsFuture credit)
- Total payable fees - 108.00
39 years old and below
- Original full course fees - 963.00
- 674.10 (SkillsFuture credit)
- Total payable fees - 288.90
Not a Singaporean citizen or permanent resident? Enroll here
Course Schedule
Course Date: 04 October 2021 – 03 April 2022
Application Period: 24 August – 12 September 2021
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Please note that you would need to begin your learning within one week of onboarding in order to benefit fully from the subsidy, otherwise you will be required to make a full payment for the Specialisation.
This specialisation is taught by Innovators. Fortune500 Leaders. Scientists. Technology experts. Researchers. AI experts.

Huy Nguyen Trieu
Co-Founder


Ayesha Khanna
Founder & CEO


Philip Watson
Head of the Global Investment Lab & CIO


Stephan Murer
Former Global CTO


Jon Ng
General Manager, Technology & Innovation


Winnie Cheng
Director of the AI Lab


Jean-Philippe Desbiolles
Global VP for Data, Cognitive & AI


Shameek Kundu
Head of Financial Services & Chief Strategy Officer


Siew Kai Choy
Director & Board Member


Ramneek Gupta
Founder & Managing Partner


David Hardoon
Senior Advisor for Data & AI


Frank Chen
Senior Software Engineer


Rand Hindi
Chief Executive Officer


Marcin Detyniecki
Head of Research & Development, Group Chief Data Scientist


Janet Yuen
Global Head of Conversational Banking


Gurjeet Singh
Founder & CEO


Cao Yang
Research Director


Erkin Adylov
CEO & Founder


Diane Nolan
Managing Director


Catherine Havasi
Co-Founder and Board Advisor


Martin Markiewicz
Co-founder & CEO


Anant Bhardwaj
Founder & CEO


Shonali Krishnaswamy
Chief Technology Officer


Ned Philips
Founder & CEO

Specialisation Curriculum
Foundations of AI in Finance
AI in Finance 101: Machines are evolving, so shall you
AI Technologies
Learn about the machines that are increasingly adapting to be like you
Implementing AI in an Enterprise
Make strategic and ethical AI integrations in your organisation
Applications of AI in Finance
Deep-dive into AI's functions in Finance
Designed for your learning goals
Start on 15th November 2021
Enrol and Start Immediately.
Finish in 3 months
Allocate 4 hours per week.
Shareable Certificate
Let your professional network know about your new skills and find more career opportunities.

What our Alumni say about the Specialisation




Why learn at CFTE?
Online & Self-paced
Learn whenever. Learn wherever. Your learning track is flexible to your goals.
Global View
Our courses offer a 360 view on the topic, focused on what matters.
Expert-led
Our courses are curated by 200+ finance experts who know what skills you must learn.
Make your organisation AI-ready
A specialisation designed for the industry, by the industry.
40 years old and above
- Original full course fees - 963.00
- 855.00 (SkillsFuture credit)
- Total payable fees - 108.00
39 years old and below
- Original full course fees - 963.00
- 674.10 (SkillsFuture credit)
- Total payable fees - 288.90
Not a Singaporean citizen or a permanent resident? Enroll here
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers about our specialisation
This course is suited for a wide range of professionals who are keen to master the key elements of AI and want to understand its applications in finance. We welcome finance professionals, technologists, entrepreneurs, consultants, lawyers and all the people who are ready to take a deep dive into the future of finance.
Although there are some very good courses on AI you can find online, The AI in Finance Specialisation, developed by CFTE and Ngee Ann Polytechnic, is the very first online course that walk you through you foundations of Artificial Intelligence, its applications in the finance industry, as well as the opportunities and risks of AI in the sector. We believe The AI in Finance Specialisation is unique because: We have designed a reference course with the industry for the industry. Participants will be given a comprehensive overview on the most relevant trends through a very structured curriculum. Participants will learn from industry leaders who work at the largest financial institutions, fast growing startups, investors and regulators. It gives an overview of the potential and challenges of AI in Finance, from insights of entrepreneurs who are developing AI to leaders implementing AI in financial institutions.
The course has been designed to give a solid foundational knowledge about Artificial Intelligence, and how it applies to different sectors of finance. On completion of the course, participants will be expected to: Have a good understanding of the main concepts behind Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, machine vision, etc. Appreciate the developments of AI, especially in the context of financial services, and recognise its potential and limitations Learn to identify potential use cases of AI in different sectors of finance Be able to understand the opportunities and challenges of implementing AI Understand future applications of AI by applying conceptual frameworks Think of ways to apply AI to the financial industry. You will learn a lot in a structured way, and at your own pace.
We break our programmes into two types: short courses and specialisations. Our specialisations are a bundle of all of our short courses relating to an overarching topic. Specialisations allow learners to get a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of a given topic in its many areas. If you have previous experience on this specialisation’s subject or you are interested in learning more about a specific area of it, you can enrol in the individual course that covers your area of interest, instead of taking the whole specialisation. Feel free to chat with us if you’d like some advise on which one would suit you best!
Yes, you can! Application period renews every 1-2 months. So keep an eye out on our page or talk to us on the chatbox to find out the latest updates!
There are no pre-requisites for taking the course. This course is largely non-technical to learn the business aspects of AI. Participants can get the most out of the course if they have a general knowledge of Fintech and innovation trends in finance. This could be achieved through a structured course such as CFTE’s Fintech Foundation course, Oxford’s Fintech course, MIT’s Fintech course or similar courses
You will have access to the course for 6 months from enrolment. This duration is set to ensure you can pace yourself for the best learning outcome. Though not a common request, you can talk to us if you need an extension of the access after the 6 months are up.
Yes, you will receive a digital certificate upon successful completion of the course. This certificate is digital so it can be shared at any time and embedded into your online professional profile.
If you are a singaporean citizen or PR, Apply via the “enrol now” buttons and sign in with your Singpass ID and password. Once you receive a reply from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, you can proceed to pay the discounted amount.
If not you are not a Singaporean citizen or PR, we accept all major credit cards and debit cards. You can choose to pay the full amount, or you can opt for a 3-part payment plan option. The 3-part payment option requires one payment upfront, followed by second and third during your course. Chat with us to find out more!