Blockchain for Fintech 4.0 Course

Blockchain for Fintech 4.0 is a cutting-edge program designed to equip professionals with essential skills in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, tailored for the evolving FinTech landscape. From understanding blockchain basics to developing smart contracts and exploring FinTech applications, this course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on projects, ensuring participants are ready to innovate and lead in the FinTech 4.0 era.

Course Objectives

By the end of the Blockchain for FinTech 4.0 course, participants will:

• Understand FinTech Foundations: Grasp the evolution, business models, and emerging technologies reshaping the financial industry.
• Master Blockchain Basics: Learn the core concepts of blockchain, including mining, hashing, and smart contracts.
• Explore Cryptocurrencies: Dive into the world of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stablecoins, and Central Bank Digital Currencies.
• Apply AI & ML in Finance: Discover the transformative role of AI and machine learning in financial analytics, risk management, and customer engagement.
• Comprehend FinTech Regulations: Navigate global FinTech regulations and understand the role of RegTech.
• Develop Blockchain Solutions: Gain hands-on experience in creating smart contracts and deploying blockchain-based solutions for real-world challenges.

Course Outline

Module 1: FinTech: Introduction and Overview

• What Is FinTech – Evolution from E-Finance to FinTech
• How Is FinTech Transforming Finance?
• FinTech Ecosystem, Business Models & Emerging Sectors
• Role of Python & R in FinTech
• “Hello FinTech World” In Python

Module 2: Understanding Blockchain

• An Introduction to Blockchain
• Public Key, Private Key & Hashing
• Blockchain Proof of Work & Mining
• Blockchain Security
• Smart Contracts and Ethereum
• Demo: Making Your Own Smart Contract
• Reshaping Trade Finance

Module 3: Cryptos Cryptos Everywhere

• Understanding Cryptocurrencies
• Bitcoin, Filecoin, Ethereum & Dogecoin
• Stablecoins
• The Ways of ICOs
• Central Bank Digital Currencies
• Enterprise Blockchain

Module 4: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Finance

• Introduction of AI & ML
• Understanding Basic Machine Learning
• Neural Networks & Their Architecture
• Basics of Decision Trees & Random Forests
• Role of AI in Reshaping Financial Services
• AI in Text Mining & Credit Analytics
• AI and Future of Finance

Module 5: FinTech Regulations

• FinTech Regulations Overview
• FinTech Regulations Worldwide
• Sector Wise FinTech Regulations in India
• FinTech Sandboxes
• RegTech

Module 6: More FinTech Applications

• Payments & Alternative Lending
• IoT & Insurance Sector
• RoboAdvisory & AltPMS
• Chatbots & Virtual Relationship Managers

Module 7: The Future of FinTech

• Would Bots Be Auditing in Future?
• Incumbent Banks & FinTech
• Financial Inclusion and the Role of Technology
• Upcoming Trends and Technologies Influencing FinTech

Module 8: Blockchain for Developers

• Solidity
• Ethereum
• Hyperledger

Projects

• Block chain based smart contract for SCM network e.g. Shipping Perishable Goods Business Network
• Block chain based solution for Business Network to illustrate using Access Control over Personally Identifiable Information.
• Block chain based solution for Commodities Trading Business Network.
• Block chain based solution for Vehicle Lifecycle Management.
• Block chain based solution for vehicle Manufacturing Management.
• Block chain based smart contract for e-voting solution.
• Block chain based smart contract for fund collection and fund distribution.
• Block chain based crypto currency Implementation.

Tools

• Solidity programming
• Hyperledger fabric
• Python programming