Financial Analysis & Risk Management
Overview
The Financial Analysis Certificate Program (FACP) is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the dynamic world of banking and finance. This program has been developed in collaboration with industry experts and leading academics to ensure that students are prepared to tackle the challenges of today’s financial landscape. Read More
Why Should I Learn FACP?
- In-demand skills: The FACP is designed to provide you with practical skills and knowledge that are highly sought after by employers in the finance industry. With the FACP, you’ll learn how to work with banking data, analyze financial statements, and use business intelligence tools to make better decisions.
- Real-world experience: The FACP emphasizes hands-on learning, which means you’ll get plenty of opportunities to apply what you’ve learned to real-world projects. This will give you the confidence and skills you need to succeed in the workplace.
- Career opportunities: By completing the FACP, you’ll be well positioned for a variety of careers in the finance industry, including banking data ETL developer, banking data SQL developer, and banking data analyst/BI developer. These are all high-paying roles with plenty of room for advancement.
- Flexibility: The FACP is designed to fit your busy schedule. You can complete the program entirely online, and you’ll have the flexibility to study at your own pace.Overall, the FACP is a great choice for anyone who wants to build a successful career in the finance industry. With its emphasis on practical skills, real-world experience, and career opportunities, the FACP is the perfect program to help you achieve your goals.
Ben Hermes.H
Instructor
Ben Hermes.H is the Founder of Hermesh Financial Analysis Training Course – specializing in Banking Data Intelligence. He has 17 years of experience with an EB-1A extraordinary ability in professional fields of Banking, Insurance, Mortgage, and Commercial. He has also been an Expert Committee Member of China General Chamber of Commerce for 10 years.
Curriculum
Total Duration: The FACP program consists of 3 Required Courses and 2 Elective Courses, totaling 11 weeks. A student can complete the certificate in 4 months.
Note: All ITU certificate programs can start at any time during the year — once a minimum number of enrolled students are registered.
To ensure the best possible educational experience for our students, we may update our curriculum to reflect emerging and changing employer and industry trends. Certificates are designed to be taken at a part-time pace. Please speak to your instructor for more details.
Tuition
The application fee for the FACP program is $100. The tuition fee for the program is $6,300 (plus $4200 for 2 Elective Courses).
COURSES
Course 1 (Required Course)
This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of banking data analysis. Students will learn about banking data architecture, modeling, project management, and job interview skills.
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Banking Data Introduction | 3 |
Course 2 (Required Course)
This course will focus on the Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) process. They will also gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing ETL processes.
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Banking Data ETL Process | 3 |
Course 3 (Required Course)
This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to develop business intelligence (BI) solutions using banking data. Students will learn about data modeling, data visualization, and report generation using BI tools such as Power BI. They will also gain practical experience in developing and implementing BI solutions.
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Banking Data BI Development | 3 |
Course 4 (Elective Course)
This course introduces the fundamentals of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies, including the underlying concepts, principles, and use cases. Students will learn about blockchain consensus mechanisms, distributed ledger technology, smart contracts, decentralized applications, and the role of cryptocurrencies in the digital economy. The course also covers the regulatory and legal aspects of cryptocurrencies, as well as the risks and challenges associated with investing in cryptocurrencies.
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Blockchain / Cryptocurrency | 3 |
Course 5 (Elective Course)
This course focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity and accounting, with an emphasis on digital forensic investigation techniques. Students will learn how to identify and analyze cyber threats, detect and prevent cyber attacks, and investigate cybercrime incidents in the context of accounting and financial data. The course covers topics such as network security, digital forensics, data recovery, and incident response. Students will also gain hands-on experience with industry-standard cybersecurity tools and techniques.
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | Cybersecurity, with a focus on Forensics for Accounting | 3 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Credit
Your FACP courses may qualify for professional education or recertification credit:
- Certified Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
- Financial Data Architecture Certificate (FDAC)
- Certified Financial Data Management Professional (CFDMP)
- Our courses are recognized for credit at graduate programs.
- Many of the professional education certificate programs at ITU help you get practical skills you can use in your job today while also advancing your career by providing you professional credits toward an industry-recognized license or certification.
FACP Coordinator
Ben Hermes.H
Ben Hermes.H is the Founder of Hermesh Financial Analysis Training Course – specializing in Banking Data Intelligence. He has 17 years of experience with an EB-1A extraordinary ability in professional fields of Banking, Insurance, Mortgage, and Commercial. He has also been an Expert Committee Member of China General Chamber of Commerce for 10 years.