Central Bank of Egypt
Upskilling the Egyptian workforce in the Banking, Financial, and FinTech sectors
Background
In line with the Central Bank of Egypt’s FinTech & Innovation strategy, with its vision to become a globally recognised Fintech hub in the Arab world and Africa, FinTech Egypt – an initiative by the CBE, launched its first “Digital Academy”, aiming to empower employees with the right skills in the banking, financial and FinTech sector.
In this capacity, CFTE and CBE have partnered to build a workforce that can drive innovative initiatives in the world of digital finance.
Programme
The successful pilot programme followed the Generative AI in Finance Programme, an exclusive 3-month programme consisting of a series of self-paced online courses and live sessions designed for professionals in the financial industry in Egypt wishing to dive into the world of AI.
Content
Our latest offering, Generative AI in Finance, is a comprehensive programme tailored for professionals in Egypt, focusing on leveraging AI within the financial industry. This programme addresses the 2024 mega trends, equipping participants with essential AI knowledge and skills through methodologies and business frameworks taught by global AI and finance experts. Additionally, live sessions with top industry experts provide invaluable insights and real-world perspectives.
Results
The interactive programmes, led by CFTE’s renowned academic and industry experts from top universities and financial institutions enabled participants to acquire practical skills through self-paced courses, live sessions and a final assessment.
Graduates of the programme are awarded a Certificate of Completion, a testament to their proficiency in Fintech and their specialised expertise in one of three areas: AI in Finance, Open Banking and Platforms, or Payments in Digital Finance. This comprehensive training equips participants to implement their knowledge within their banks, driving forward the advancement of the Egyptian Banking sector.
The collaboration between CFTE, EBI, and CBE is ongoing, and will be launching the second Generative AI in Finance programme in September 2024.
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