Course Summary
Learn how software revolutionized the financial industry and how it continues to evolve. Discover the changes in finance brought about by technology and how these changes impact businesses and individuals alike.Key Learning Points
- Understand the history of financial technology and how it transformed the industry
- Examine the impact of financial technology on businesses and individuals
- Explore the future of financial technology and its potential to disrupt the industry
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the impact of financial technology on the finance industry
- Identify the changes that technology has brought about in financial businesses
- Explore the potential for future disruption and transformation in the finance industry
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of finance
- Familiarity with computer programming
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
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Notable People in This Field
- Chris Skinner
- Brett King
Related Books
Description
Software is eating the world, with radical consequences for financial services. This course gives you a foundation for understanding the future of financial services, and provides guidance for creating fintech businesses in the 2020s and beyond.
Outline
- Section 1 - Intros/Overview, Money, and Digital Currency Innovation
- Video Lecture: Module 1 - Chapter 1
- Video Lecture: Module 1 - Chapter 2
- Video Lecture: Module 1 - Chapter 3
- Course Introduction
- Instructor Introduction
- Module 1: Lecture Introduction
- Module 1: Study Questions and Reading List
- Module 1: Review Quiz
- Module 2: Capital Markets, Trading, and Risk
- Video Lecture: Module 2 - Chapter 1
- Video Lecture: Module 2 - Chapter 2
- Video Lecture: Module 2 - Chapter 3
- Video Lecture: Module 2 - Chapter 4
- Module 2: Lecture Introduction
- Module 2: Study Questions and Reading List
- Module 2: Review Quiz
- Module 3: Payments and PayPal
- Module 3: Video Lecture
- Module 3: Lecture Introduction
- Module 3: Study Questions and Reading List
- Module 3: Review Quiz
- Module 4: Goldman Sachs Case Study - Marcus
- Module 4: Case Introduction
- Module 4: Study Questions and Reading List
- Module 4: Review Quiz
- Module 5: Software + Finance Investing
- Module 5: Introduction
- Module 5: Study Questions and Reading List
- Module 5: Review Quiz
- Module 6: Clearing & Settlement / Regulation
- Module 6 - Chapter 1
- Module 6 - Chapter 2
- Module 6 - Chapter 3
- Module 6 - Chapter 4
- Module 6: Lecture Introduction
- Module 6 - Study Questions and Reading List
- Module 6: Review Quiz
- Module 7: Digital Assets
- Module 7: Introduction
- Module 7: Study Questions and Reading List
- Module 7: Review Quiz
- Module 8: Digital Lending and Affirm
- Module 8: Introduction
- Module 8: Study Questions and Reading List
- Module 8: Review Quiz
- Module 9: Asset Management, Conclusions
- Module 9 - Chapter 1
- Module 9 - Chapter 2
- Module 9: Introduction
- Module 9: Study Questions and Reading List
- Conclusion
- Module 9: Review Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how software has transformed the finance industry with this online course. Overall, users found the course insightful and informative, with a focus on real-world examples. One key aspect that many users thought was good was the instructor's expertise in the field.Pros from User Reviews
- Insightful and informative course material
- Real-world examples that help apply concepts
- Expert instructor with vast industry knowledge
- Flexible course schedule that allows for self-paced learning
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be repetitive
- Limited interaction with other students in the course
- Not suitable for those looking for an in-depth technical analysis
- Course may not be applicable to all finance or software industries
R. Martin Chavez
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