Open Banking and Platforms in Finance Specialisation

The largest EXPERT-led Programme for Open Banking in Financial Services.

Master Open Banking and Platforms in Finance from top industry leaders such as Google, Citi and more. Gain insights through expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and hands-on projects. Flexible, self-paced, and industry-recognised.

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4 In-depth Courses

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Industry-recognised Certificate

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Turn Open Banking Into Your Competitive Advantage

Leading banks and tech giants like Apple, Google, and JP Morgan are integrating Open Banking strategies to enable seamless financial innovation, embedded finance, and customer-centric solutions.

The Open Banking and Platforms in Finance Specialisation is accredited by CPD, ACT, and IBF, and developed by CFTE.

This course offers practical, industry-relevant insights developed by over 15 global experts, ensuring applicability across diverse financial and technological ecosystems.

This programme focuses a lot on industry-expert insights, case studies & is designed for finance professionals. It is as close to the industry as it gets.

In this course, you will:

Understand the fundamentals of Open Banking and platform business models

Leverage APIs and data-driven financial services for innovation

Navigate regulations like PSD2, GDPR, and global Open Banking frameworks

Apply Open Banking strategies in banks, fintechs, and large enterprises

The Open Banking Course That Delivers Career Impact

Thousands of learners have used insights from this programme to advance their careers. You can too.

Learn from 5 top global Open Banking experts

Step up your game in the world of banking and finance with the thought leaders in the industry 

20+ hours of content with real-world insights

Learn from the latest trends and application from all continents and sectors

Earn an accredited & industry-recognised certificate

Get an accredited certificate endorsed by trusted bodies

Join a global network of finance & fintech professionals

Connect and access a global community of over 100k alumni.

Gain Payments Skills You Can Apply Directly to Your Work

This programme goes deep into how Open Banking is reshaping financial services. Each lesson is practical, focused, and directly applicable to your career. Here’s a detailed look at what you will learn:

Understand API-driven business models and platform ecosystems.

Explore embedded finance, super apps, and fintech disruption.

Learn how Open Banking monetises financial data.

Learn best practices for integrating Open Banking strategies.

Master PSD2, GDPR, and API security frameworks.

Discover how global banks and fintechs are winning with Open Banking.

Experts you will be learning from

Top CEOs, CIOs, Founders and industry leaders will share knowledge

 

Paul Rohan

Head of Business Strategy, Finance and Solutions Consultant for Google Cloud

Anna Maj

Fintech Leader

Secil Tabi Watson

Head of Digital Solutions and EVP for Business for Wells Fargo

Carlos Figueredo

Founder and CEO of Open Vector

Dr Stephan Murer​

Citi's ex-Managing Director & CFTE's Co-Founder

5 Expert-Led Courses to Master Open Banking and Platforms in Finance

Each course provides a step-by-step learning path for finance professionals.

Understand the New Normal in Finance: Platforms

In this course, you’ll uncover the fundamentals of Open Banking: what it is, the market size, and future implications. You’ll explore platform and ecosystem business models, their challenges and risks, regulatory implications, and investment opportunities.

Key Topics:

  • Introduction to Open Banking and Platforms
  • Impact of Platforms on Financial Services
  • Regulation and Risk Management
  • Implementing Open Banking

Analyse How New Entrants Became as Important as Big Banks

This course offers exclusive insights into key new entrants and how their innovations serve customers and big banks. You’ll understand the symbiotic relationship between third-party providers (TPPs) and big banks in an Open Banking ecosystem.

Key Topics:

  • Key Players in Open Banking
  • Innovations by New Entrants
  • Collaboration Between TPPs and Banks
  • Case Studies of Successful Implementations

 

Learn the Regulations and Gain Access to the Open Banking Space

Understand how Open Banking is exploring new territories requiring regulatory oversight to protect consumer interests. You’ll critically assess regulatory frameworks, risks, and challenges arising as banking data becomes open.

Key Topics:

  • Regulatory Frameworks (e.g., PSD2, GDPR)
  • Operational Risks in Open Banking
  • Data Privacy and Security Standards
  • Compliance Strategies for Institutions

 

Study the Strategies Financial Incumbents Adopt to Stay Competitive

Gain exclusive insights into how big banks are embracing and integrating Open Banking innovations into their services. You’ll learn to devise an Open Banking strategy for incumbents that is timely, integratable, and scalable.

Key Topics:

  • Transformation Strategies for Incumbent Banks
  • Integrating Open Banking Services
  • Case Studies of Successful Bank Transformations
  • Challenges and Solutions in Implementation

Learn to Implement the Technology Enabling Open Banking

Delve into the technological aspects of Open Banking, including API development, cybersecurity, and data management. You’ll understand the technical requirements and best practices for secure and efficient Open Banking operations.

Key Topics:

  • API Development and Management
  • Cybersecurity in Open Banking
  • Data Management and Analytics
  • Technological Infrastructure for Open Banking

 

This programme is for finance professionals

This course is ideal for finance professionals and leaders aiming to drive innovation in Open Banking. It is suitable for:

Finance Professionals in Digital Transformation & Strategy

Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Experts 

Product & Business Leaders

Technology & Engineering Professionals

Investors & Entrepreneurs

Regulators, Policy-Makers & Legal Experts

Academics, Researchers & Students

Who should not take this programme?

This course is not for everyone. It may not benefit you if you are:

  • Not working in finance, fintech, or digital banking – This programme is designed for professionals directly involved in Open Banking, digital finance, and financial technology. If your role does not interact with financial services innovation, this course may not be relevant to you.

  • Looking for an introduction to finance or banking – This course is not a general finance course. It is focused on Open Banking, API-driven finance, and digital platforms. If you’re looking for basic banking knowledge, this may not be the right fit.

  • Not interested in digital transformation or financial technology – Open Banking is reshaping how financial services operate. If you’re hesitant about new technologies, API integration, or data-driven finance, you may find this course less beneficial.

  • Expecting overnight success – While this course provides actionable insights, mastering Open Banking strategies requires continuous application. If you’re looking for a quick fix without engaging in the learning and implementation process, this course may not be useful.

  • Seeking only technical coding skills – While the course covers the technological aspects of Open Banking, it is not a programming course. The focus is on strategy, business models, and regulation. If you’re looking for a deep dive into coding APIs, this may not be the right programme.

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Programme Details

Start date
Starts immediately

Programme Tuition
£600

Programme Format
100% online, self-paced

Earn an industry-accredited certificate

Receive an Open Banking and Platforms Specialisation Certificate issued by CFTE, and accredited by CPD, ACT and IBF. The online certificate can serve as a stepping stone to further advancement in your career. Don’t miss this opportunity to stand out in your field.

Invest in Your Future & Gain Payments Expertise to Lead in Finance

Pay in full

£ 600
  • 5 courses and 20 hours of expert content
  • Guest expert videos
  • Hands-on projects
  • 5+ quizzes and extended materials
  • Lifetime access to our global community
  • Accredited & industry-recognised certificate in Payments in Digital Finance

Pay in 3 Instalments

£ 200
  • 5 courses and 20 hours of expert content
  • Guest expert videos
  • Hands-on projects
  • 5+ quizzes and extended materials
  • Lifetime access to our global community
  • Accredited & industry-recognised certificate in Payments in Digital Finance

Mode of payment
We accept all major credit cards and debit cards. We also accept Klarna via Stripe

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Installments
You can choose to pay the full amount, or you can opt for a 3-part plan

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Get more information on the programme content, hands-on projects and industry experts.

Looking to upskill your organisation? Talk to us.

Interested in training your organisation or sponsoring the course? Contact our team and get more information on the programme.

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers about our specialisation

The global Open banking market is forecasted to reach $43.15 billion by 2026. With deal sizes expected to grow exponentially – Visa has acquired Fintech Plaid for $5.3 billion; organisations like DBS, Société Générale and Wells Fargo also consider Open banking to be a strategic pillar in their business model. Open banking is here, and it will fundamentally transform how the Financial Services industry operates. Demanded by consumers, encouraged by regulators, and powered by technologies – the structural uptake on Open banking drives many organisations to a profound era of digital ecosystems and platform business models. This shift creates a significant tension on today’s Financial Service value chain with the emergence of innovative business models, new regulatory frameworks and modern technologies to support it.

Anyone who wants to have a solid understanding of the Open Banking and Platforms model. It is designed for:

  • Senior managers of established financial institutions who are looking to maintain and expand the influence of their business in the new financial ecosystems
  • Those working in Risk, Compliance, Legal, or Operations and want to be the leaders in the knowledge of how Open Banking may affect regulations and benefit their team
  • Those working as part of a product team who would like to know which kind of products are enabled by Open Banking and how they can be managed
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs or leaders of technology firms who would like to know how and where it is best to enter the financial industry in the era of Open Banking
  • Regulators who are looking to learn about the key areas in the business of new entrants and incumbent banks which other regulators have focused on
  • Recent graduates, current students, or individuals who are eager to develop a strong grounding in the new data-driven age which has begun to reshape the construct, culture, and required skills of the finance industry

You will be learning from a curated line-up of industry leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs who will each be presenting their knowledge and experience in Open Banking. No matter if you are embarking on a new journey or fortifying your role, these lecturers and guest experts will guide you through the perspective of established institutions like Wells Fargo, tech giants like Google, and successful startups such as Open Vector or Plaid.

After you enroll, you will receive a confirmation email from my.CFTE, the online learning portal. You will also receive a receipt and a welcome message. At that point, you will have access to the introductory module that will give you an overview of the portal, and how to use it. You can spend a whole day to go through the course. Or 30 minutes whenever you have the time, and complete the course in a few months. Once you have completed the course, and successfully passed all the tests, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

There are no strict pre-requisites for taking the course. This course is largely non-technical to learn the business aspects of Open Banking. This course aims to provide anyone interested in Open Banking (in its wider definition) with a general overview of the opportunities and challenges in Open Banking implementations. The following would be helpful: a general interest in finance, and a basic understanding of what is a bank An interest in digital transformation and innovation.

The Open Banking Specialisation has been designed to help the majority of people start with the right foundations in Open Banking and digital finance. With this objective in mind, The Open Banking Specialisation will provide you with a clear understanding of how technology is impacting Finance through an accessible format. At CFTE, we believe there is an urgent need for all to learn the right skills for a world of digital finance, and we support all initiatives that are supporting the same goal.

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 offer flexible payment options in either in full, in 3 or 4-month instalments. We accept all major credit cards and debit cards.

Looking to upskill your organisation? Talk to us.

Interested in training your organisation or sponsoring the course? Contact our team and get more information on the programme.

Succeed in the future of banking

Learn what is taking finance by storm: Embedded Finance

The Open Banking and Platforms in Finance Specialisation will provide you with exclusive insights into the cut and thrust of Open Banking and Embedded Finance: what it truly is, who are the winners and losers, and what are the implications for the society.

Europe is experiencing a challenger bank race as these disruptive Fintechs are gaining popularity amongst customers. This is because Embedded Finance has allowed for small players to provide big and new data-driven platform services that are completely customer-centric.

The last company that focused on data-driven platform and customer satisfaction became the giant tech conglomerate that killed its competition in Asia: Ant Financial. In this Specialisation, you’ll be able to use the dominant strategies to build your own market-moving Fintech business model in Open Banking.

CPD Certified

Accredited by CPDACT and IBF

CPD Certified

Accredited by CPDACT and IBF

This specialisation is taught by unicorn builders. disruptive entrepreneurs. Fortune500 Leaders. technology experts. innovators.

With this Open Banking Specialisation, you will:

Specialisation Curriculum

This specialisation is composed of 5 individual courses.

Designed for your learning goals

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Finish in 5 weeks

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What our Alumni say about the specialisation

The Open Banking & Platforms Specialisation was definitely a deep dive for me into the world of Fintech. I was pleasantly surprised at how comprehensive the online learning material was and the courses were planned superbly well, bringing me a broad yet deep exposure of the topic.
What I liked the most is that all the courses are led by industry experts. This establishes credibility and builds a strong foundation to move ahead. Also, the cherry on the top is the Expert Talks after each course. My current organisation has already embraced concepts of Open Banking across different products that we offer and I have been able to apply my learning accordingly.
The Open Banking & Platforms specialisation settled the ground to help pave a consistent strategy by anchoring on pragmatic examples shared in the course around real open banking delivered across the globe, supported by a highly structured methodology.

Why learn at CFTE?

Learn about Open Banking and stay ahead of the curve

A specialisation designed for the industry, by the industry.

One-time payment of £600 | 3 instalments of £200

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

The global Open banking market is forecasted to reach $43.15 billion by 2026. With deal sizes expected to grow exponentially – Visa has acquired Fintech Plaid for $5.3 billion; organisations like DBS, Société Générale and Wells Fargo also consider Open banking to be a strategic pillar in their business model. Open banking is here, and it will fundamentally transform how the Financial Services industry operates. Demanded by consumers, encouraged by regulators, and powered by technologies – the structural uptake on Open banking drives many organisations to a profound era of digital ecosystems and platform business models. This shift creates a significant tension on today’s Financial Service value chain with the emergence of innovative business models, new regulatory frameworks and modern technologies to support it.

Anyone who wants to have a solid understanding of the Open Banking and Platforms model. It is designed for:

  • Senior managers of established financial institutions who are looking to maintain and expand the influence of their business in the new financial ecosystems
  • Those working in Risk, Compliance, Legal, or Operations and want to be the leaders in the knowledge of how Open Banking may affect regulations and benefit their team
  • Those working as part of a product team who would like to know which kind of products are enabled by Open Banking and how they can be managed
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs or leaders of technology firms who would like to know how and where it is best to enter the financial industry in the era of Open Banking
  • Regulators who are looking to learn about the key areas in the business of new entrants and incumbent banks which other regulators have focused on
  • Recent graduates, current students, or individuals who are eager to develop a strong grounding in the new data-driven age which has begun to reshape the construct, culture, and required skills of the finance industry

You will be learning from a curated line-up of industry leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs who will each be presenting their knowledge and experience in Open Banking. No matter if you are embarking on a new journey or fortifying your role, these lecturers and guest experts will guide you through the perspective of established institutions like Wells Fargo, tech giants like Google, and successful startups such as Open Vector or Plaid.

After you enroll, you will receive a confirmation email from my.CFTE, the online learning portal. You will also receive a receipt and a welcome message. At that point, you will have access to the introductory module that will give you an overview of the portal, and how to use it. You can spend a whole day to go through the course. Or 30 minutes whenever you have the time, and complete the course in a few months. Once you have completed the course, and successfully passed all the tests, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

There are no strict pre-requisites for taking the course. This course is largely non-technical to learn the business aspects of Open Banking. This course aims to provide anyone interested in Open Banking (in its wider definition) with a general overview of the opportunities and challenges in Open Banking implementations. The following would be helpful: a general interest in finance, and a basic understanding of what is a bank An interest in digital transformation and innovation.

The Open Banking Specialisation has been designed to help the majority of people start with the right foundations in Open Banking and digital finance. With this objective in mind, The Open Banking Specialisation will provide you with a clear understanding of how technology is impacting Finance through an accessible format. At CFTE, we believe there is an urgent need for all to learn the right skills for a world of digital finance, and we support all initiatives that are supporting the same goal.

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 offer flexible payment options in either in full, in 3 or 4-month instalments. We accept all major credit cards and debit cards.

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