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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5 In-depth Courses
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CPD Accredited Certificate
At CFTE, we collaborate with the next generation of financial leaders and institutions
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
- 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
- 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
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
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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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.
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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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.
