(SCTP) Advanced Professional Certificate in Product Management for AI and Digital Finance
The Advanced Professional Certificate in Product Management for AI and Digital Finance prepares professionals to lead in a financial landscape increasingly shaped by fintech innovation, artificial intelligence, and regulatory change. Across seven modules, participants will build a strong foundation in product management covering areas in digital finance and compliance, sharpen stakeholder management skills, and apply design thinking to uncover user needs. With an emphasis on real-world application, the programme equips learners to plan and develop technology-enabled financial products that balance innovation with governance and ethics — a critical capability in today’s fintech-driven economy.
Course Date
Offering in AY2026
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Duration
This course is offered on a part-time (4 months) basis.
Who Should Attend
This programme is designed to equip professionals with the strategic, technical, and product innovation skills required to lead in the fast-evolving domains of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Finance.
It supports individuals who are looking to pivot, upskill, or accelerate their careers into product roles that demand fluency in AI-driven solutions, fintech innovation, and digital product strategies.
- Designers and marketers seeking to upskill in AI, data, and digital finance frameworks to transition into product roles.
- Founders, startup teams, and intrapreneurs who need rapid prototyping skills to test AI-driven or fintech product ideas quickly prototyping skills to test AI-driven or fintech product ideas quickly.
- Tech entrepreneurs driving innovation in AI-enabled platforms or digital financial services.
- Current product professionals seeking to upgrade their expertise in AI integration, fintech ecosystems, and digital-first product strategies.
- Tech-savvy career switchers looking for hands-on, project-based learning in building and scaling AI-powered or digital finance products.
Applicants will be required to undergo a shortlisting process where they must share their résumé and complete a pre-course assessment. Our instructors and career consultants will review applicants to assess their suitability before deciding whether to shortlist them for the course.
Venue
Virtual (Online), NTU e-Learning Platform & NTU@one-north campus
- Master the Foundations of Digital Finance
Build a solid grasp of the technologies reshaping finance—from digital payments and embedded finance to blockchain, tokenization, CBDCs, and digital assets—so you can design secure, scalable, future-ready products. - Regulatory & Compliance Essentials
Learn how to build fintech products that meet global regulatory standards, covering data privacy, AML, and digital asset compliance, ensuring your strategies stay innovative and compliant. - Navigate the Full Product Lifecycle
Gain the capability to move from ideation to commercialization with confidence. You’ll learn to manage and sustain product growth across every stage of the lifecycle. - Future-Proof with AI Skills
Understand how to apply AI responsibly and effectively, from core implementation considerations to how AI tools reshape GTM strategies in next-generation fintech. - Innovate with Design Thinking & Discovery
Apply Design Thinking and continuous discovery to validate ideas, test assumptions, and uncover high-value opportunities with a repeatable, evidence-driven approach. - Design for Product-Market Fit & Retention
Learn to evaluate product-market fit, create growth loops, and drive adoption so your products meet real demand and deliver lasting business impact.
Fee & Funding
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | |
1Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) |
$17,500 |
Pending SSG's approval |
2 SCs aged ≥ 40 years old |
Pending SSG's approval | |
3 SCTP Additional Course Fee Funding Support (AFS) (Up to 95% funding) |
Pending SSG's approval |
- Payment will be made per module.The full amount of nett fees is required to be paid before the start of each module.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
- SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 can be utilised
1Cat-A SSG Funded Courses - Eligible Singapore Citizens and PRs must attain at least 75% training attendance and passed all associated assessments in order to be eligible to enjoy up to 70% of the course fee. Learners will have to bear the full courses fee upon failure to meet either one of the requirements.
2Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) - Singaporeans aged 40 and above must attain at least 75% training attendance and passed all associated assessments in order to be eligible to enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
c) Persons with Disabilities.
 | Upon completing the programme, participants will be awarded an (SCTP) Advanced Professional Certificate in Product Management for AI & Digital Finance from NTU. |
Learning Objectives
- Understand the foundations of digital finance, including key technologies, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
- Apply stakeholder management strategies to effectively lead and coordinate digital finance projects.
- Design and develop AI-enabled financial products, integrating ethical and governance considerations.
- Collaborate on real-world capstone projects that demonstrate the application of learned skills in a practical, industry-relevant context.
- Leverage data analytics and digital tools to support decision-making in product development and management.
- Navigate legal and compliance challenges in the digital finance landscape.
Outline
Trainers
Hanson Yap
Programme Director
With 20 years of experience as a business leader and product manager, Hanson Yap is an accomplished veteran leading cross-functional teams to manage flagship products in the technology space. At Apple, he managed the iconic iPad and Mac for the Southeast Asia region, creating compelling new value propositions for the iPad Pro and architecting the successful transition to Apple’s M1 chip on the Mac. The business tripled under his stewardship.
At Microsoft, Hanson Yap led the sales and marketing team to drive Windows and Xbox in the retail space. He was awarded the prestigious Protégé award for outstanding achievements in driving business success.
In 2023, he pivoted to the education segment to better align with his new career aspirations of inspiring and preparing learners.
Dr Ernie Teo
Programme Director
Dr Ernie Teo is currently Program Director for the Bachelor of Applied Computing in Finance, jointly offered by Nanyang Business School (NBS) and College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) at NTU. He received his PhD in Economics and Game Theory from the University of New South Wales in 2008. He has also held teaching roles at both NTU and National University of Singapore.
Starting his career in academia, Dr Teo shifted his trajectory towards industry involvement in 2016, when he took on the role of Research Scientist at the IBM Center for Blockchain Innovation in Singapore. During this phase, he collaborated with various corporate clients on diverse blockchain initiatives. In 2020, he co-founded Dedoco —an enterprise application company harnessing blockchain technology.
Driven by a deep interest in blockchain and fintech dating back to 2014, his primary focus has been on education and research within this realm. Ernie is a prolific speaker on the subject of blockchain and boasts numerous publications in this field. He has also taken charge of crafting and delivering blockchain and fintech courses and workshops across various educational levels.
An advocate of innovation and excellence, Dr Ernie Teo is committed to sharing his wealth of insights and expertise with the wider community.
https://sg.linkedin.com/in/ernieteo
Dr Chloe Gu
Dr Chloe Gu is a Senior Lecturer at the College of Computing and Data Science, Nanyang Technological University, and a seasoned data and product leader with 20 years of experience across banking, fintech, and e-commerce. She has held leadership roles at Standard Chartered, Grab Financial Group, and Lazada, where she translated analytics into impactful digital products and innovation. At NTU, she teaches and researches at the intersection of AI, product management, and business, bringing rich industry experience into the classroom.
Dr Gu holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of product and data talent.
Keith Carter
A dedicated expert in emerging technology, Keith is focused on redefining how organisations work, communicate, and innovate. His career spans Wall Street technology with the Accenture Financial Services Advanced Systems Group, luxury fashion at Estée Lauder, and academia at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Throughout his career, he has advised businesses and governments globally on the strategic adoption of AI, automation, and blockchain technologies.
Currently a Partner at KDA Capabilities and a member of the Bretton Woods Committee, Keith is a frequent speaker at international events. He shares key insights on AI-driven productivity, digital transformation, and leadership within the modern tech landscape.
Previously, Keith served as a Professor of Computer Science at NUS, where he taught courses on intelligent systems, FinTech, and data-driven decision-making. His contributions to the field include founding the NUS FinTech Lab and co-founding the CRYSTAL Centre, a premier hub for deep tech research.
Keith continues to operate at the intersection of technology and leadership by teaching executive education, co-leading industry initiatives, and serving on advisory boards. This includes the DEC Institute in Zurich, where he contributes to the certification of blockchain developers.
Keith is an accomplished author with two major publications:
Know Decide Act: 10x Your Productivity at Work with AI and Automation (2024): A guide to empowering professionals in a rapidly changing technological environment.
Actionable Intelligence: A Guide to Delivering Business Results with Big Data Fast! (Wiley, 2014): A practical framework for turning data into impactful decisions.
At his core, he believes in helping organisations embrace technology as a trusted ally, enabling them to navigate the challenges of the digital economy and build a future-ready world.