Start Dates: 04/02/2025
Location: Online
Accreditation: This is a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Full Fee: €5,280 - (€1,760 per module)
Network Members Fee: €3,960 - (€1,320 per module)
Programme overview
The Professional Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Models and Programming in Financial Services is a level 9, UCD-accredited programme designed specifically for non-technical leaders in the financial services industry. This course will help you unlock the full potential of AI, enabling you to drive innovation, stay ahead of the competition, and meet the evolving demands of your sector.
Tailored for professionals responsible for developing and implementing AI strategies, this programme offers an in-depth understanding of AI models and the underlying code that powers them. It is designed to support you in deepening your knowledge and building the confidence to leverage AI technology in a strategic and responsible manner.
Key Programme Benefits:
Learn to harness the power of AI to enhance team efficiency and create strategic value.
Build confidence in integrating AI technology into your operations to achieve both business and strategic outcomes.
Gain expertise in applying AI models in financial services, including areas such as fraud detection, risk management, and credit loss prediction.
Understand the ethical, responsible, and effective deployment of AI initiatives within your organisation.
Who Should Attend:
Professionals leading AI-driven projects seeking to enhance operational efficiency and deliver greater strategic impact.
Individuals looking to strengthen their ability to leverage AI technology within their business operations.
Financial services professionals exploring AI models for applications in risk management, fraud detection, and credit loss prediction, with a focus on ethical and effective integration.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the Professional Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Models and Programming in Financial Services you will be expected to be able to:
- Describe and explain the terminology and core concepts and terms underpinning AI Models and Programming in Financial Services
- Select and use an appropriate programming language (Python, SQL) to design and build models for financial services applications
- Evaluate the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and ethical consideration of mathematical and statistical models in financial services, assessing their performance, effectiveness and limitations
- Communicate clearly and effectively model design development and its application to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Identify and pursue appropriate learning opportunities (academic and non-academic) which enhance professional career ambitions and individual competencies and capabilities.
Award
When you successfully complete this programme, you will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Models and Programming in Financial Services from UCD.
Learning Supports
Learning supports are available from the start of the trimester from IOB Learn – your own online resource – which is accessible from iob.ie. You should check IOB Learn regularly for module news, study and workshop material and other resources.
Duration & delivery
The programme is delivered online and it can be completed in 1 year (part-time). It is strongly recommended that students attend all their scheduled online lectures. Details and schedules for the delivery for each module are set out in the study guides accompanying each module.
Assessment
100% continuous assessment. The assessment is a combination of project work and continuous assessment. IOB programmes are largely delivered and assessed online. Students should ensure that they have appropriate equipment (laptop) and that appropriate software (including MS Office and Word) is available to them to participate in the programmes and related assessments.
