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Course Starts
26th July, 2026

Course Fees
₹2,30,000 + GST

Duration
11 Months

Programme Overview

The IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech is designed to equip finance professionals, bankers, and tech enthusiasts with the essential skills to thrive in today's technology-driven financial landscape. One of the most comprehensive fintech courses in India, this programme offers deep insights into blockchain technology, AI in finance, RegTech, InsurTech, and other emerging fintech trends.

Led by esteemed IIM Kozhikode faculty and industry experts, this fintech certification course blends theoretical concepts with real-world applications, providing participants with practical knowledge and strategic expertise. With a focus on financial innovation, digital transformation, and regulatory frameworks, this professional course in finance empowers learners to drive fintech adoption and lead industry advancements.

Whether you are seeking to enhance your expertise in financial technology, gain a competitive edge with a prestigious IIM Kozhikode fintech certification, explore AI in finance courses, or understand blockchain applications in finance, this programme offers the perfect learning opportunity. Join Batch 10 and take the next step in your fintech career.

Course Highlights

Exclusive 2-day campus immersion at IIM Kozhikode.

Earn IIM Kozhikode Executive Education Alumni status on completion.

11-month online fintech certification programme with live Sunday classes

Collaborative peer learning and high-level networking.

Mentorship from renowned faculty from IIM Kozhikode

Hands-on practical experience to navigate the dynamic financial technology industry.

Course Content

Part 1: Disruption in FinTech
  • Introduction to FinTech
  • FinTech in Banking and Finance
  • Digital Disruption in Financial Markets
  • Innovation and Transformation in FinTech
  • Understanding the Fin System, TechFin, Digital banking
Part 2: FinTech Trends
Part 3: Data-driven FinTech Analytics
Part 4: Financial Modelling
Part 5 – Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Part 6: Big Data Introduction
Part 7: FinTech in the Real world

Essential FinTech Toolkit

Tools Taught in IIM Kozhikode's Fintech Course Master the Tools That Drive the Financial Technology Industry

The IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech goes beyond theory, providing you with hands-on experience on the most current fintech tools shaping the future of finance. The following tools, core to any fintech certification course, will empower you to tackle real-world financial technology challenges and drive innovation.

Harness the power of data analysis and manipulation.

Build robust financial models and conduct insightful analyses.

Leverage machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling and data-driven decision-making.

Transform complex financial data into clear, compelling visualisations.

Explore the frontiers of conversational AI and its applications in FinTech.

Gain practical experience in developing and deploying blockchain solutions.

These tools, combined with a strong foundation in finance and technology, will equip learners with the practical skills necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving fintech sector. This online fintech course focuses on hands-on learning, ensuring you not only acquire knowledge but also develop the expertise to apply it strategically, positioning you for a successful career in financial technology.

Exclusive FREE access Worth ₹9,999 with this programme

Designed to empower leaders with actionable insights and strategies to drive innovation across industries, this course consists of:

In-depth, advanced curriculum

Real-life use cases of GenAI

Syllabus that is relevant to nine various industries

12 hours of learning content

Sessions by industry experts and TimesPro faculty

Disclaimer - *The Certificate Programme in GenAI for Managers is offered by Times Pro. IIM Kozhikode is not responsible for the same. Certificates will be issued by Times Pro upon successful completion of IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Fintech.

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COURSE MASTERY CERTIFICATE
  • Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the requisite attendance criteria will be awarded an IIM Kozhikode Certificate of Completion for the Professional Certificate Programme in FinTech.
  • Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have the requisite attendance will be awarded an IIM Kozhikode Certificate of Participation.
  • Successful candidates will also be accorded IIM Kozhikode Executive Education Alumni status, granting access to a vast global network of finance and technology professionals.

Note: *All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.

PAST PARTICIPANTS HAIL FROM

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Past Participant Profile

Top Industries

  • Banking/Mortgage
  • Financial Services
  • Information Technology/IT
  • Capital Markets/Hedge Fund/Private Equity
  • Computer Software/Engineering
  • Law Practice/Law Firms
  • Education Management
  • Legal Services

Top Job Profiles

  • Manager
  • Senior Manager
  • Chief Manager
  • Consultant
  • Assistant General Manager
  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Vice President
  • Deputy Vice President
  • Executive Director

Testimonials

“By far the best faculty I have been mentored by, very knowledgeable about the industry trends. Advancing knowledge and be aware of latest tech technology is the key in today's scenario, my heartfelt gratitude to them for walking us through the course with ease of understanding the complex subjects. Thank you very much and appreciate."

Aravind Jayaram
IT Consultant at Saudi National Bank

“I am Siva Prasad K, with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, currently serving as a Senior IT project manager. With a post-graduate degree in MBA Banking and Finance, I sought to further refine my expertise in both BFSI and technology domains. Discovering the IIM Kozhikode FinTech programme was a game-changer. The esteemed faculty brings vast experience and delivers insightful teachings enriched with practical examples. It’s been a transformative journey and I strongly recommend this."

Siva Prasad K
Brillio - Project Manager

Eligibility

Work Experience:
3 years of relevant work experience.

Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) or Integrated Masters’ Degree (10+2+5).

Programme Director

Prof. Dr. Pankaj Kumar Baag
Assistant Professor (Grade I) Finance, Accounting, & Control

Dr. Pankaj Kumar Baag is a faculty member at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK). He is an Assistant Professor and Chairperson of Finance, Accounting & Control Area at IIM Kozhikode. Prof. Baag is a Fellow of IIM Calcutta. He has over 14 years of Industry experience in the banking sector in the USA and India. He has been an NCERT scholar. He is the author of five books. He has over six chapters published in various books. He has won over seven best paper awards in various journals and international conferences. He has over fifteen international publications in various ABDC and ABS accredited Journals. He teaches Commercial Bank Management, Project Finance, Financial Services, Private Equity, Entrepreneurial Finance, Social finance, Financial Intermediation at IIM Kozhikode, besides several other topics in various programmes. He has MFM, M. Com (Banking & Insurance), CAIIB, B.Sc. (Physics Hons.) PGD Banking, PGD Foreign Trade, PGDMM, PGDPM & PGDIR, besides Certificates in LC (Pace University, US), Certificate in OM & FA (Brunel University, UK), Certificate in Econometric Analysis (ICSSR). He has participated in over 50 different MDPs. His research interests are in Credit Risk in Banks; Loan Covenants, Financial Inclusion, ESG, Social Finance, and Fintech. His upcoming books & papers are on Digital Finance, Financial Disruptions, Commercial Bank Finance & 2e of Management Accounting.

Some Significant Book & Book chapters Publications:

  • Kandpal, V. & Baag, P. (2016). Financial Institutions and Markets. ABS Books Publication.
  • Kandpal, V., Kavidayal, P.C., & Baag, P. (2016). Accounting for Management. ABS Books Publication.
  • Baag P, Shankar G & Kavitha P (2017) Management Accounting, Staredu Publication.
  • Baag P & others Wealth Management (2018), StarEdu Publication.
  • Baag P & others – Financial Engineering & quantitative Risk Analytics (2020), SybGen Publication.
  • Baag P & Others – Book Chapter- Evaluation of Financial Inclusion in the Villages of India: Qualitative Research – Grounded Theory Approach: Precursor to Digital Gaon in Book.
  • Handbook of Research on Innovative Management Using AI in Industry 5.0 (2021), IGI.

Class Schedule

Sundays
Weekend Session: 09:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.