Executive AI Certification - Level 1
Get Certified. PROVE You're aI-READY.
The world is changing fast – and employers expect AI fluency.
This certification gives you the structure, credibility, and practical skills to thrive in the AI era.
Demonstrate your AI level in 4 weeks
Build a portfolio of real AI outputs
Receive your personalised AIQ Score
Gain Executive AI Certification – Level 1
Signal your readiness to employers
A programme part of the AI in Finance Academy, training +20,000 professionals globally.
AI-fluency is the new baseline in the world of work
Employers now expect AI-fluency from everyone
The world of work is changing fast – and AI is now at the core of that shift. Whether you’re in business development, operations, HR or leadership, being fluent with AI is no longer optional.
- 66% of employers would not hire a candidate without AI skills today
- AI is the fastest growing skill on LinkedIn across all industries
- Some companies now mandate minimum AI knowledge for all employees
- But most professionals still don’t know what AI fluency means – or how to demonstrate it
The result? A growing divide between those who adapt and thrive – and those who fall behind.
The benefits of being fluent with AI today
STAY RELEVANT as AI-fluency becomes a baseline expectation across all roles
WORK SMARTER AND FASTER and use AI to boost productivity and decision-making
BECOME MORE VALUABLE to your orngaisation and apply AI in way that drive results
OPEN NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES and stand out for high potential and leadership roles
An AI certification that delivers real career impact
A structured programme that prepares you for AI today and the future.
1. Understand
Make sense of what AI actually is – and what it means for your role, industry and career.
2. Think
Develop the right mental models to evaluate tools, navigate change, and make smart AI decisions.
3. Apply
Learn to use AI in real-world ways – from prompt engineering to applying it to your own situation.
4. Demonstrate
Earn your Executive AI Certification, AIQ Score, and build a portfolio that shows you’re ahead.
Gain AI skills you can apply and demonstrate directly
The Executive AI Certification is designed for professionals who want to build a solid foundation and leverage AI for their careers and want to learn what's important in an efficient way. It’s a structured, practical journey to become fluent, confident, and credible with AI.
Understand the key concepts behind AI – including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Transformers – but also how to think critically about AI risks, ethics, and unintended consequences. No technical background required.
Learn structured frameworks to master prompt engineering, understand the AI trends and build the mental models that help you adapt – not just today, but tomorrow.
Create tangible, career-enhancing outputs: from AI-enhanced reports to your own website or GitHub portfolio – even if you’re not technical. Real work, real results, for your own career.
Take the AIQ to assess your capabilities, earn the Executive AI Certificate- Level 1, and demonstrate to others – and yourself – that you’re fluent, future-ready, and credible in the age of AI
This programme was not designed randomly. The Executive AI Certificate is grounded in years of research, policy work, and hands-on delivery:
• Developed from CFTE’s work with governments, central banks, financial institutions, and tech leaders globally
• Based on global research published in The AI-fication of Jobs, The AI-fication of Talents, and the AI Literacy white paper
• Trusted by 100+ organisations globally and used to train tens of thousands of professionals since 2018
• Designed by the same team advising national AI strategies and workforce transformation programmes across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
This programme reflects what the world’s top employers and institutions now expect.
Certifies that you meet the requirements for AI Literacy
AI-fluency and AI-literacy are now becoming requirements both for professional and regulatory reasons. For example, AI literacy is mandatory under the EU AI Act as of 2025, and fast growing organisations such as Shopify, Zapier, Fiverr made it a requirement too. The Certification matches the requirements for AI literacy - and beyond
Core knowledge of AI concepts
Understand what AI is, how it works, and the types of AI technologies used in everyday contexts
Foundational interactions with AI tools
Confidently use AI-powered applications and prompt them effectively to achieve useful outputs
Critical evaluation of AI outputs
Assess AI-generated content for accuracy, bias, and relevance before trusting or acting upon it
Awareness of AI risks and ethics
Recognise the ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI, including bias, privacy, and hallucinations
Confidence in engaging with AI
Feel empowered and at ease using AI in both personal and professional settings, embracing it as part of daily life
A structured programme to build your AI proficiency
This course is designed to build foundational AI fluency for professionals across all industries. It blends essential AI knowledge, practical application, responsible usage, and real-world outcomes into a structured 4-week journey. The course is based on CFTE’s industry work with central banks, financial institutions, and global employers.
This first week introduces the core foundations of AI, including how it works, what it can and cannot do, and why it’s now central to every professional role.
You will explore the key building blocks such as:
Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing and Transformers
How AI compares to human intelligence using Bloom’s Taxonomy
Limitations of AI systems
Outcome: Build your personal AI website and write your first public reflection on AI.
Week 2 develops your practical capability to collaborate with AI tools. You’ll learn the principles of effective prompting and how to use AI for thinking, research, writing, and decision support.
Key topics include:
Prompting methods for better outcomes
AI as a researcher, editor, sparring partner, strategist
Understanding how to work with evolving AI tools
Recognising tool boundaries and cognitive biases
Outcome: Create your own AI prompt playbook tailored to your context.
AI use is not just a skill—it’s a responsibility. This week gives you a critical framework for assessing tools and applying AI with care and accuracy in your organisation.
Topics covered:
TPP Framework: Trust, Performance, Product Fit
FEAT Principles for Responsible AI
Hallucination, bias, and risk mitigation strategies
Practical risk assessment and ethical judgement
Outcome: Create and analyse a deepfake to explore the risks and boundaries of generative AI.
This final chapter helps you apply AI to your workflow, personal growth, and ongoing learning. You’ll also benchmark your knowledge and demonstrate your skills.
Topics include:
Designing your personal AI workflow and learning system
Case studies of how leading organisations integrate AI
AI productivity tools and knowledge automation
AIQ diagnostic and certification
Outcome: Build your AI-powered chatbot and take the AIQ to earn your certification.
Created by a leader who knows what drives careers in an AI world
Huy Nguyen Trieu is a practitioner of AI, business, and innovation – not just a commentator. With decades of experience across the corporate world, startups, governments, and investment, he brings unique credibility to help professionals navigate the AI era.
A real insight in what organisations want
- In large organisations – Former Managing Director at Citi, former Council Member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers, and advises Senior Leaderships of global organisations on AI strategies.
- In startups – Founding Partner of Supercharger, Asia’s largest fintech accelerator, and early mentor at Level39, the UK’s first fintech ecosystem.
- In government and policy – Advisor to central banks, ministries, and regulators across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia on AI workforce strategies.
- In investment – Venture Partner at Mundi Ventures, named #1 insurtech investor globally, giving him insight into what investors look for in AI talent.
He trained hundreds of thousands of professionals globally and leads the discussion on the future of the workforce
- First Fintech Resident Expert at Oxford Said Business School
- Co-created the Oxford Fintech course.
- Co-created the Hong Kong University Fintech MOOC
- Author of The AI-fication of Jobs and The AI-fication of Talents – widely read by executives and policymakers.
- Member of the ADI Foundation Council (Abu Dhabi), supporting digital transformation at national scale.
- Helped define AI literacy standards adopted by governments and institutions worldwide.
This Certification is for those who thrive in an AI world
This certification is for professionals across industries who want to understand, apply, and lead with AI in their role – no technical background required.
Business and strategy professionals
Product and project managers
Digital and operation leads
Transformation leaders
High potential and leaders
Professionals in financial services
Programme Details
Start date
Starts immediately
Programme Tuition
£400
Programme Format
100% online, self-paced
Earn an industry-accredited certificate
Receive an Executive AI Certificate – Level 1 (Foundations) by CFTE. Just as it has helped our learners, it can serve as a stepping stone to further advancement in your career. Don’t miss this opportunity to truly stand out in your field.
“As a banker, I cannot afford to stand still, become a bystander and irrelevant to the future of banking.”
Valerie Tan, Capital Markets Lawyer, Corporate and Investment Banker
“As a CFTE alumni, I have developed self-confidence for any Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning discussions.”
Matthew Jackson, Project Manager at FIXFLO
Invest in Your Future & Gain AI Skills to Lead in a Changing World
Pay in full
- 4-week guided certification programme
- 20+ practical sessions across AI fluency, tool usage and frameworks
- AIQ diagnostic to benchmark your capabilities
- Build your own AI portfolio (personal site, Github, business use cases)
- Earn the Executive AI Certificate - Level 1
- Share your Certificate and AI portfolio on Linkedin or job applications
- Join a global network of professionals leading with AI
Pay in 3 Instalments
- 4-week guided certification programme
- 20+ practical sessions across AI fluency, tool usage and frameworks
- AIQ diagnostic to benchmark your capabilities
- Build your own AI portfolio (personal site, Github, business use cases)
- Earn the Executive AI Certificate - Level 1
- Share your Certificate and AI portfolio on Linkedin or job applications
- Join a global network of professionals leading with AI
Get your employer to sponsor you
Did you know? Companies like JPMorgan Chase offer up to $7,500 in tuition sponsorship. Your employer might sponsor your learning too!
Mode of payment
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Installments
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Online Certificate
AI in Finance Specialisation
The AI revolution is transforming jobs, organisations and even national strategies. Why is this happening? And what does it mean for the Financial Services industry? In the Artificial Intelligence in Finance Course, you will explore how machine learning and new AI technologies are transforming all sectors of the banking and finance landscape.
A Specialisation Developed By
Co-developed
Why AI for Financial Services?
AI has been transforming financial services, powered by big data and unparalleled computing capabilities. Hundreds of impactful use cases have emerged, empowering individuals and companies with a competitive edge.
- Top financial leaders recognize the game-changing potential, with 72% anticipating a major AI impact.
- Global giants like HSBC, JP Morgan, and Goldman Sachs pioneer AI in financial services from customer-facing to compliance.
- Knowledge workers across each institution – financial, legal and product analysts – experience enhanced efficiency with AI tools.
Don’t miss and seize the opportunities of this megatrend, shaping the future of financial services at every level!
An online specialisation developed in partnership with Ngee Ann Polytechnic
The leading programme on the market
Build Foundational Knowledge
12 hours of content across 4 courses, self-paced
Gain a Global View
Learn with industry experts from all continents and sectors
Business Frameworks
Learn business applications from dozens of case studies in finance
Programme Outcomes:
- In-depth Knowledge. Understand the foundations and applications of AI technology as well as the opportunities and risks associated with it.
- Applications and Implementation. Understand the potential benefits and challenges of AI in the industry.
- The Underlying Mechanisms of AI. Understand the development of AI and its training stages.
- Global landscape and market trends. Explore real-world use cases in customer service, risk management, wealth management and many more.
- Workplace Incorporation. Use AI knowledge and apply it in diverse settings from generating cost-effective market reports to writing code.
- Enhance your skillsets and seek employment opportunities in open banking, finance and technology with the most up-to-date and insightful industry knowledge on AI.
This specialisation is taught by innovators. Fortune500 Leaders. scientists. technology experts. researchers. AI experts.
Programme Details
Starts date
Enrol immediately
Programme Tuition
£600
Program Format
100% online, self-paced
Participants of the course
Professionals including those in Financial Institutions, Corporates, Industry Associations, Tech Companies, Fintech, Support Services and Entrepreneurs, across these roles:
- Senior Leaders and Executives
- Strategy and Product Teams
- Risk Management and Security Teams
- Regulatory Compliance Teams
- Marketing and Customer Teams
- Credit Risk Teams
Earn an industry-accredited certificate
Receive a Certificate in AI in Finance issued by CFTE. The online certificate can serve as a stepping stone to further advancement in your career in digital finance. Don’t miss this opportunity to stand out in your field and share your achievement on social media.
Specialisation Curriculum
This specialisation is composed of 4 individual courses. Each course can be purchased individually.
Course 1: Foundations of Artificial Intelligence: Applications and Trends
What is AI? The first course defines and describes the impact of AI inside and outside of Finance, going through examples, analysing the causes, demystifying some concepts such as AI models and neutral networks, and sharing a framework for finance innovation.
- Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Module 2: Use Cases of AI Outside of Finance
- Module 3: Use Cases of AI in Finance
- Module 4: Industry Drivers of AI in Finance
- Module 5: AI Trends and Future Developments
Course 2 AI Technologies: Machine Learning Techniques, NLP and Recommendation Engines
This course will give you an overview of the taxonomies of AI, machine learning and deep learning. We will explore the mechanism needed to design and build an AI system, including data preparation and the modelling process.
- Module 1: AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Module 2: Building AI: Data, Models & Training
- Module 3: Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Module 4: Recommendation Engines
Course 3: Implementing AI in an Enterprise: Technology Skillsets and Regulation
This course will discuss the implementation of AI in an enterprise. Initially, a strategic framework for AI implementation will be outlined with a particular focus on how technologies can be accessed by financial institutions. Following this, numerous infrastructure requirements to implement AI will be discussed. A deep dive into two key areas will then be investigated: The role of people in an AI-enabled world, risk assessment & ethical considerations of AI implementation.
- Module 1: Integration of AI at a Strategic Level
- Module 2: Infrastructure for AI
- Module 3: The Role of People
- Module 4: Ethics and Risks
Course 4: Applications of AI in Finance: Use Cases from the Industry
This course will highlight key applications of AI in finance. This course will be longer than the other courses in the specialisation, each of the modules will focus on a single application area and will provide detailed insight into how each application creates value in financial services and highlighting the industry participants who are leading the implementation.
- Module 1: Wealth and Asset Management
- Module 2: Insurance
- Module 3: Customer Services
- Module 4: Robotic Process Automation
- Module 5: Credit Scoring
- Module 6: Compliance and Fraud Detection
Learn AI in Financial Services
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Pricing includes:
- 4 courses and 12 hours of expert content
- 72+ Expert Videos
- 18+ video interviews from industry leaders
- 25+ case studies from disruptive companies
- 5 Quizzes
- Lifetime access to global community
- Accredited Certificate in AI for financial service
What our Alumni say about the Specialisation
How the course helps leading institutions
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 walks you through the 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
- 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!
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.
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!
Why learn at CFTE?
Online & Self-paced
Learn whenever. Learn wherever. Your learning track is flexible to your goals.
Global View
Our courses offers 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.
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 walks you through the 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
- 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!
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.
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!
