Program Overview

Fintech Certificate

The Fintech Certificate is a 10-hour program offered by the University of South Florida, designed to provide an overview of foundational fintech topics. The program is 100% online and open to the public, with a tuition fee of $99.

Program Description

Financial technology, commonly known as fintech, has rapidly emerged as one of the most dynamic and vital aspects of business today, projected to become a $1.5 trillion industry by 2030. Fintech operates at the expanding interface of finance and technology, with a primary goal of providing significant efficiency, innovation, and convenience for businesses and consumers alike.

Program Structure

The eight-week online program is designed to provide an overview of foundational fintech topics such as:

• Blockchain
• Cryptocurrency
• Non-fungible assets
• Decentralized finance (DeFi)
• Alternative lending USF faculty will provide non-technical lessons related to emerging technologies and introduce key terms, concepts, and applications. Industry experts from a variety of business sectors will present real-world perspectives and actual industry use cases.

Program Benefits

Participants will discover how fintech is positively disrupting and reshaping a range of sectors including:

• Banking
• Financial services
• Insurance
• Supply chain
• Professional sports Participants will also gain a clearer understanding of important legal and regulatory issues within the rapidly advancing fintech space. Those who complete this program will be better equipped to identify emerging trends and opportunities as fintech continues to advance innovation and opportunity for business and society.

Target Audience

This program is well-suited for students, lifelong learners, and working professionals in all industries who wish to gain a foundational understanding of fintech, but who don't necessarily intend to pursue a formal degree. Participants will earn an official USF certificate upon successful completion of all modules.