The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has launched the fourth batch of its Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech. The programme aims to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in India’s rapidly expanding fintech sector. The six-month course will be conducted in a live online format and is designed for working professionals seeking industry-relevant skills.
The course is structured around the FinTech ABCDs framework, which includes Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing and Big Data. Spread over 118 hours, the programme traces the evolution of finance and technology and offers detailed exposure to modern payment systems. Key areas of study include Blockchain concepts, Cryptography, Blockchain security, Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Participants will also learn about real-world fintech applications such as smart contracts, NFTs, buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) models, InsurTech and WealthTech. The curriculum further covers RegTech, India’s fintech regulatory framework and regulatory sandboxes, with a focus on compliance and risk management.
Industry estimates highlight the scale of opportunity in the sector. According to Dun & Bradstreet, the global fintech market is projected to reach $2.1 trillion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 18 per cent from 2022. EY has noted that India’s fintech ecosystem could grow 30 per cent to USD 180 to 200 billion by 2029, playing a key role in building a technology-driven and inclusive economy.
Announcing the programme, Smita Kashiramka, Professor at IIT Delhi, said, “Fintech now sits at the heart of financial intermediation. This programme blends rigorous foundations with hands-on exposure to blockchain, AI/ML, cloud and data at production scale. Learners learn to design compliant, secure and scalable solutions that improve customer outcomes, unlock operating leverage and strengthen trust, skills employers explicitly seek in product, risk, analytics and regulatory roles.”
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The programme consists of six modules covering FinTech basics, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, Banking and Alternative Lending, Applications in Finance, Risks and Regulations, and the FinTech entrepreneurial ecosystem. Teaching will include live lectures, Indian and global case studies, hands-on practice with select GenAI tools and a capstone project.
Delivered through IIT Delhi’s Interactive Learning, Direct-to-Device platform, the programme also offers an optional campus immersion. On completion, participants will receive an e-certificate issued by CEP, IIT Delhi, validating their training in core fintech technologies, regulatory understanding and practical application.
