ecobank.amacademy.ioAmacademy – AMA Academy is an institution that helps build highly demanded skillsets for those pursu

ing a career in the media industry. Through tailored training and workshops, we teach media owners and reporters how to best take advantage of the new technologies being created. Home Programs Menu Home Programs Programs Finance Journalism Program by Ecobank Develop your skills and capitalize on the knowledge of our experts to advance your career. Login Now START DATE September 30 TIME COMMITMENT 8 weeks 3 hours / week POWERED BY COST Free of charge About this program The AMA Academy Finance Journalism Program is a 8 week-program designed by AMA Academy and sponsored by Ecobank. It provides financial, tech and business journalists with the most comprehensive, cutting-edge knowledge and skills needed to report the actual African Tech Revolution. How You’ll Learn Application & Selection The program is open to any journalist covering the trade, business, finance and tech sectors in Africa. Upon application, selected journalists will be contacted via email. Training & Certification Selected journalists will be trained in subjects such as History and transformation of financial services, AI and Open Banking. Selected journalists will be provided with an opportunity to interview speakers, who are experts in the area of tech. Awards & Networking The program will be an amazing opportunity to participate, learn and network with the best journalists in the industry. After the program, the best journalists will be awarded with a prize. Modules History of Financial Services in Africa Facilitated by Zekarias Amsalu From the European colonization of the continent to the present day, the continent’s financial landscape has changed dramatically. The module will take you through the history of financial development in Africa from its beginnings until now. Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services Facilitated by Mussie Haile In this module, we will discuss the limitations of the Internet for business and economic activity and explain how blockchain technology represents the way forward. After completing the module, you will be able to explain what blockchain is, how it works, and why it is revolutionary. FinTech Technologies and the Transformation in Financial Services Facilitated by Wiza Jalakasi The FinTech revolution is rapidly transforming the financial industry. The use of digital technologies is the norm, and together with regulatory and market changes it is creating a revolution. After completion of this module, you will be able to describe the changes that influence the financial sector, recognize changes in the regulatory frameworks and how they inhibit or promote innovation. Artificial Intelligence in Fintech and Open Banking Facilitated by Djiba Diallo In a world where big data and consequently data-driven businesses are disrupting all markets, it is critical for journalists reporting on finance to have a clear understanding of how data and AI are transforming the industry and what they can do about it. This module will first take you through the basics of AI, and then explore the many opportunities it provides in the data-intensive industry of finance while flagging the pitfalls they may face in adoption. FinTech Security, Regulation, Governance, and Inclusion Facilitated by Michelle Chivunga In this module, we will understand RegTech and learn about how FinTech and RegTech disrupt and transform finance industry, such as challenges in protecting data and security with digital forensics, risk management and corporate governance in banking industry in terms of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML). Invest in yourself today Login Now About AMA Academy AMA Academy is an instritution that helps build highly demanded skillsets for those pursuing a career in the media industry. hello@amacademy.io Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram Useful links Programs Newsroom About AMA Newsletter Be the first to know when our programs are launched Email subscribe © Copyright2024 - AMA Academy powered by African Media...