The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, or IIFT, has come up with two new online certificate programmes for working professionals through its Centre for Distance and Online Education. These online certificate programmes are- FinTech in International Business and Product Management for international markets. [1]

Figure 1. The IIFT Launches Online Certificate Courses on FinTech, Product Management

Figure 1 shows IIFT will commence the programmes in July 2022 targeting the working professionals from the industry and financial sectors. The FinTech in International Business programme will include cryptocurrencies, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Stablecoins, and Multichain blockchain platforms, as well as blockchain networks, smart contracts, applications, and architecture. [2]

On the other side, the product management programme for International Markets will include Product Strategy, Market Structure Analysis, Concept Development, Solution Design, Understanding Customer Preference, Pricing, and Brand Positioning and Management. [2]

Whereas, candidates enrolled under the product management for international markets programme will study topics such as Product Strategy, Market Structure Analysis, Concept Development, Solution Design, Understanding Customer Preference, Pricing, and Brand Positioning and Management. [3]

According to an official note, the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) was established in the Institute in 2021 to provide access to quality education in the country's remotest locations as described by the New Education Strategy (NEP) 2020.Last month, the IIFT launched a five-year Integrated Management Plan (IPM).With the latest program for the academic year 2022-23, the IIFT Kakinada campus was established.The courses will be based on IPMAT entrance examination results. [4]

References:

1. https://www.ndtv.com/education/iift-launches-online-certificate-courses-on-fintech-product-management
2. https://management.thehighereducationreview.com/news/iift-introduces-online-certificate-courses-on-fintech-product-management-nid-3149.html
3. https://www.shiksha.com/news/iift-introduces-two-online-certificate-programmes-for-working-professionals-blogId-91885
4. https://thetimesbureau.com/iift-launches-fintech-and-product-management-online-certificate-courses-202205/

Cite this article:

Thanusri swetha J (2022), IIFT Launches Online Certificate Courses on FinTech, Product Management, Anatechmaz, pp. 339