Open Banking and Platforms in Finance Specialisation
transform your workforce to leverage open banking and platform strategies
Equip your team with the skills to leverage open banking and platform strategies, enabling them to excel in the future of financial services.
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Equip your team to stay ahead of the curve in open banking strategies
From China to Australia, and Mexico to the EU, Open Banking has become one of the most significant innovations in global finance. By 2024, the global open banking market is expected to reach $43.15 billion, with the number of users projected to rise to 159.3 million worldwide.
The Open Banking and Platforms in Finance Specialisation, accredited by CPD, ACT, and IBF, and developed by CFTE, with insights from over 15 industry leaders and regulators offers a comprehensive exploration of open banking.
Of open banking users projected worldwide by 2024
Expected compound annual growth rate of the global open banking market between 2021 and 2028
Expected open banking contributions to the global GDP by 2030
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At the end of this programme, you'll...
Explore the business model that turned Amazon into a global powerhouse by leveraging platform ecosystems
Gain insights into the roles of third-party providers within the open banking ecosystem
Dive deep into the API business model driving the open banking and embedded finance revolution
Appreciate the opportunities provided by global data standards and learn how to benefit from them
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Understand the new normal in Finance: Platforms
In this course, you’ll uncover the fundamentals of Open Banking: what it is, how big the market is, and what are the implications for the future. You’ll understand what platform and ecosystem business models are, their challenges and risks, regulatory implications, as well as investment opportunities.
Analyse how New Entrants became as important as Big Banks
In this course, you’ll have exclusive insights into who the key New Entrants are and how their innovations are serving customers and Big Banks. You’ll understand the symbiotic network between TPPs and Big Banks in an Open Banking ecosystem, much like organisms in a natural biome.
Learn the regulations and gain access to the Open Banking space
In this course, you will understand how Open Banking is exploring new territories that need regulatory oversight to protect consumer interests. You’ll be able to critically assess the regulatory frameworks, risks, and challenges that arise as banking data become open.
Study the strategies financial incumbents adopt to stay competitive
In this course, you will have exclusive insights into how Big Banks are embracing and integrating Open Banking innovations into their financial services. You’ll be able to devise an Open Banking strategy for Big Banks that is time-sensitive, integratable and scalable.
Learn to implement the technology enabling Open Banking
In this course, you will understand how Open Banking is exploring new territories that need regulatory oversight to protect consumer interests. You’ll be able to critically assess the regulatory frameworks, risks, and challenges that arise as banking data become open.
Who should take this course?
The following individuals will benefit from the conversations on commercial opportunities, implementation strategies, novel regulations, and risk management:
Finance Professionals and Leaders
Technology Leaders
Entrepreneurs
Investors
Finance Regulators
Auditors
Graduates and Students
Why our alumni love our programmes
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
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.
Discover the Future of Banking
One-time payment
For 3 instalments
For Enterprise
Pricing includes:
- 5 courses and 20 hours of expert content
- Guest experts video
- Hands-on projects
- 5 Handbooks
- Lifetime access to global community
- Accredited Certificate
Mode of payment.
We accept all major credit cards and debit cards.
Get reimbursed by your employer.
Speak to your manager about the course, and get a reimbursement by your employer. Here is how you can do it (with a template provided).
Instalments.
You can choose to pay the full amount, or you can opt for a 2-part payment plan option. The 2-part payment option requires one payment upfront, followed by second during your course.
Discover the Future of Banking
One-time payment
For 3 instalments
For Enterprise
Pricing includes:
- 5 courses and 20 hours of expert content
- Guest experts video
- Hands-on projects
- 5 Handbooks
- Lifetime access to global community
- Accredited Certificate
Mode of payment.
We accept all major credit cards and debit cards.
Get reimbursed by your employer.
Speak to your manager about the course, and get a reimbursement by your employer. Here is how you can do it (with a template provided).
Instalments.
You can choose to pay the full amount, or you can opt for a 2-part payment plan option. The 2-part payment option requires one payment upfront, followed by second during your course.
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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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.
This specialisation is taught by unicorn builders. disruptive entrepreneurs. Fortune500 Leaders. technology experts. innovators.
With this Open Banking Specialisation, you will:
- Explore the business model that made Amazon a global superpower: the platform ecosystem
- Understand the roles of third-party providers within the Open Banking ecosystem
- Analyse the API business model in the Open Banking and Embedded Finance revolution
- Appreciate the opportunities that international data standards can provide and how you can benefit from them
Specialisation Curriculum
This specialisation is composed of 5 individual courses.
An industry overview of Open Banking
Business Models and Implementation of New Entrants
Regulations, Standards and Operational Risks
Business Models and Transformation of Incumbents
Technology and Security
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One-time payment of £600 | 3 instalments of £200
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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.
