Fintech Certificate Champion Partner
Apply to become
a Certificate Fellow
Two participants will be chosen to be the 2026 Certificate Fellows and register to our Fintech Certificate at no cost.
Apply by July 31st. Results will be communicated by August 7th.
A flagship
educational certification
The program was designed by Fintech Cadence in 2018 and adapts every year to reflect current realities and trends in fintech.
Regardless of your academic background, the Fintech Certificate provides an opportunity to learn about the fintech industry, its impact, its challenges, and its opportunities in our society. During the program, you will meet with financial institutions, VCs, founders, top experts in the field, and other key stakeholders across Canada.
75%
3 out of 4 financial services consumers have adopted financial technologies for money transfer and payments worldwide.
56%
Is the fintech adoption rate for banking and payments SMEs worldwide.
50%
The adoption rate of Canadian fintech has surged from 8% in 2015 to over half of all financial consumers.
2026 Registrations now open
From September 18th to December 4th,
between 12:30pm – 4:30pm EST.
- A total of 7 courses
- Held online via zoom
- Delivered in English
- Pricing:
- Professionals: $500 (Early Bird $400 until August 16th)
- Students: $250 (Early Bird $150 until August 16th)
- An optional “à-la-carte” course selection is available
- Registrations are currently open for individual courses.
- You must attend minimum 6 out of 7 courses to receive the certificate.
How the Certificate can help you
1) Knowledge
Through experiential learning activities, case studies, workshops, and seminars. You will gain:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, technologies, and trends in fintech. Discover the myriad of opportunities that financial technologies have to offer.
- The necessary skillset to adopt and leverage financial technologies in your personal and professional life.
2) Networking
Throughout the program, you will meet:
- Experts, researchers, and academics in the field of AI, Blockchain, Regulations and connect with ecosystem organizations as well as VC’s and Accelerators.
- You’ll have the opportunity to meet with fintech ecosystem leaders from around the world
3) Resources
As part of the program, you will have access to the following resources:
- Exclusive access to an archive of recorded workshops for the duration of your enrolment
- Software credits with the most relevant software for fintech startups (IBM, Amazon AWS, Plaid, etc.)
- Access to recruitment channels on Fintech Cadence’s job board and Slack Channels
Certificate in numbers
- 8 Editions
- 75+ speakers
- 200+ graduates
The Certificate is designed for
Professionals in a non-fintech sector:
Professionals in a non-fintech sector Interested in making informed decisions about implementing financial technologies in their personal or professional lives.
Students
University students who have an interest in entering the sector once graduated.
Professionals in the fintech and technology sectors:
Professionals in the financial sector looking to deepen their knowledge in fintech.
Entrepreneurs
Founders who are looking to gain more expertise in the field. *The fintech certificate is open to learners in Canada and worldwide.
Course curriculum overview
Course 1
Ecosystem introduction
Introduction & overview of the fintech ecosystem.
September 18th | 12:30pm-4:30pm EST
Course 2
The building blocks of AI
Understanding big data, machine learning, and its ethics in fintech.
October 2nd | 12:30pm-4:30pm ET
Course 3
Regulations & Open-Banking
Introduction & overview of regulations and open-banking.
October 16th | 12:30pm-4:30pm ET
Course 4
Blockchain overview
Understanding blockchain and its uses in the financial sector.
October 30th | 12:30pm-4:30pm ET
Course 5
Payments and its infrastructure
Overview of the payments strategies and its infrastructure in Canada.
November 13th | 12:30pm-4:30pm ET
Course 6
Raising capital
in Canada
Understanding the funding landscape & the fundraising journey of fintech startups.
November 27th | 12:30pm-4:30pm ET
Course 7
Financial health
Glimpse of financial health in the country, its opportunities and challenges, as well as the official wrap-up of the Fintech Certificate.
December 4th | 12:30pm-4:30pm ET
Testimonials from our participants
Registration:
experience the fintech certificate in 3 ways
A-la carte pricing
Select the individual courses you’re interested in.
You will only have access to that class and any materials provided related to it:
Student: $50 per course
Professional: $100 per course
Full certificate
Early-Bird Pricing (until Aug 16th)
Student Price: $150
Professional Price: $400
Regular Pricing (Aug 16th-Sept 18th):
Student Price: $250
Professional Price: $500
Corporate bundles
Through a professional development budget, allow your employees to understand the latest opportunities and challenges in the fintech landscape by obtaining their Fintech Certificate.
Corporate pricing available for groups of 5+ staff enrolled.
Become a fintech certificate student today
FAQ
The program will be delivered online.
To get the certificate you must attend 6 out of 7 courses describe above.
The Certificate will be fully delivered in English. Materials can be requested in French where applicable.
No. Given that the Certificate is delivered in an online format, it can be attended from anywhere worldwide.
Registrations are currently open until February 3rd, 11:59pm ET. An “À-la-carte” course selection is also available.
Please note these costs do not include taxes and fees.
Do you work in the world of fintech and want your staff to be updated with the latest trends while understanding its impact, challenges and opportunities? Corporate Packages are available. Please email us at certificate@fintechcadence.com with your details and we will connect.
