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Learn AI Skills That Will Transform Your Career

Columbia Online Wall Street Prep AI for Business & Finance Program Certificate
At the conclusion of the 8-week program, you'll earn a certificate from Columbia Business School Executive Education and access to lifelong career resources.
Program Overview | AI for Business & Finance Certificate Program
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    Build Hands-On AI Skills that You Can Apply in Your Role Right Away

    Develop an understanding of how machine learning, predictive analytics, and generative AI actually work, and learn how to apply these technologies to solve real-world problems in business and finance.

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    Learn from Columbia Business School’s Top AI Faculty and Finance Practitioners

    You’ll learn directly from globally recognized faculty as well as business and finance leaders who are guiding their organizations through the AI transformation.

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    No Coding or Tech Background Required

    This program is designed for professionals from all backgrounds and we’ll ramp up to AI proficiency step by step. No coding, Excel, data analysis and statistics knowledge is required - everything you need for the program is provided.

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    Earn a Globally Recognized Certificate

    At the conclusion of the 8-week program, you’ll earn a certificate from Columbia Business School Executive Education and gain lifelong access to career resources.

AI is the Future of Business & Finance. Don't Get Left Behind.

A Unique Collaboration With Wall Street Prep

This groundbreaking program is created by Columbia Business School Executive Education and Wall Street Prep, the training firm used by the world’s leading financial institutions. You'll learn directly from Columbia Business School faculty, AI corporate trainers as well as business executives leading their teams through the AI transformation.

Wall Street Prep Clients Include:
AEA
American Express
Ares
Artemis Real Estate Partners
Bain
BAM
Berkshire Partners
BlackRock
Blackstone
Capital Group
Carlyle Group
Citi
CDPQ
Centerbridge
Charlesbank
CVC Capital Partners
Deloitte
Discover
FTI Consulting
GTCR
Kingfish Group
KPMG
KKR
Main Street Capital Corp
MUFG
Natixis
New Mountain
PWC
Santander
Sixth Street Partners
SK Capital Partners
Star Mountain Capital
Stone Point Capital
Summit Partners
TA Associates
THL
Thoma Bravo
Thrive Capital
T Rowe Price
Veritas Capital
Warburg Pincus
AEA
American Express
Ares
Artemis Real Estate Partners
Bain
BAM
Berkshire Partners
BlackRock
Blackstone
Capital Group
Carlyle Group
Citi
CDPQ
Centerbridge
Charlesbank
CVC Capital Partners
Deloitte
Discover
FTI Consulting
GTCR
Kingfish Group
KPMG
KKR
Main Street Capital Corp
MUFG
Natixis
New Mountain
PWC
Santander
Sixth Street Partners
SK Capital Partners
Star Mountain Capital
Stone Point Capital
Summit Partners
TA Associates
THL
Thoma Bravo
Thrive Capital
T Rowe Price
Veritas Capital
Warburg Pincus
"This collaboration gives learners a deep understanding of Al as well as an understanding of what employers are looking for and how Al is being applied in practice at the world's top financial institutions." — Daniel Guetta, Program Director and Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia Business School

Who Applies to the Program?

The AI for Business & Finance Certificate Program is designed for early- to mid-career professionals of all backgrounds. It’s perfect for anyone who is looking to become an AI leader within their role, and the program’s exercises, case studies, and guest speakers make it especially relevant for the following finance and business roles:

Business Analysts & Financial Analysts
  • FP&A Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Product Manager
Why is the program Relevant Why is AI Relevant
Business and financial analysts optimize processes, develop strategies, and provide actionable insights by analyzing data and forecasting trends, primarily working in divisions like FP&A, operations, and strategy within industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology. By leveraging AI tools for scenario modeling, automation, and predictive analytics, they enhance decision-making and improve efficiency across organizational functions.
Investment Analysts & Portfolio Managers
  • IB Analyst/Associate
  • Private Equity Analyst
  • Wealth Manager/Investment Advisor
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Hedge Fund Analyst
  • Credit & Equity Research Analyst
Why is the program Relevant Why is AI Relevant
People who perform investment analysis evaluate assets, forecast market trends, and optimize portfolios by leveraging data and financial models, primarily working in roles like equity research, private equity, and hedge funds within industries such as finance, asset management, and venture capital. AI enhances their work by automating data analysis, uncovering insights from alternative data sources, and improving accuracy in financial modeling, risk assessment, and investment decision-making.
Data Analysts & Data Scientists
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Data Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
Why is the program Relevant Why is AI Relevant
Data analysts interpret and process large data sets to uncover trends (statistics and predictive modeling), create reports (data visualizations), and support decision-making (dashboard creation) across a variety of visions in finance, marketing, operations, and IT and span industries such as technology, finance, retail, and healthcare. AI and predictive analytics are revolutionizing the toolkit of data analysts - automating data cleaning, uncovering hidden patterns, and enables the delivery of faster, more actionable insights that drive business objectives.
Risk, Compliance & Treasury Professionals
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Risk Analyst
  • Treasury Analyst
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
  • Credit Risk Analyst
  • Fraud Detection Specialist
Why is the program Relevant Why is AI Relevant
People who work in risk, compliance, and treasury at banks manage financial risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee liquidity and capital allocation to maintain financial stability. AI enhances their work by automating risk assessments, detecting anomalies for fraud prevention, and optimizing cash flow and capital management through predictive analytics and real- time monitoring.
Tech Professionals in Finance
  • Software Engineer (Finance)
  • Machine Learning Engineer (Finance)
  • Full Stack Developer
  • NLP Engineer
  • Blockchain Developer
Why is the program Relevant Why is AI Relevant
Tech professionals who build applications for finance design and develop tools like trading platforms, fraud detection systems, and financial APIs, primarily working in roles such as software development, machine learning, and blockchain engineering within fintech and banking. This program helps tech & ops teams better understand business needs when leveraging AI to automates processes, enhances security, and enables advanced analytics for better decision-making in financial operations.
Students and Career Switchers

Hands-on AI skills are in incredibly high demand for virtually every industry and role in business and finance. The ability to demonstrate a practical, hands-on AI skillset gives students and career switchers a huge competitive edge in recruiting and interviews.

Business Analysts & Financial Analysts
  • FP&A Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Product Manager
Investment Analysts & Portfolio Managers
  • IB Analyst/Associate
  • Private Equity Analyst
  • Wealth Manager/Investment Advisor
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Hedge Fund Analyst
  • Credit & Equity Research Analyst
Data Analysts & Data Scientists
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Data Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
Risk, Compliance & Treasury Professionals
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Risk Analyst
  • Treasury Analyst
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
  • Credit Risk Analyst
  • Fraud Detection Specialist
Tech Professionals in Finance
  • Software Engineer (Finance)
  • Machine Learning Engineer (Finance)
  • Full Stack Developer
  • NLP Engineer
  • Blockchain Developer
Students and Career Switchers
Hands-on AI skills are in incredibly high demand for virtually every industry and role in business and finance. The ability to demonstrate a practical, hands-on AI skillset gives students and career switchers a huge competitive edge in recruiting and interviews.
"We designed this program because we believe the AI skillset represents the new language of business. The skillset this program delivers should be required learning for every professional in business and finance." — Ciamac Moallemi, Professor of Business Decision, Risk, and Operations Division, Columbia Business School

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How you'll learn

The AI for Business & Finance Certificate Program is an immersive learning experience, made up of self-paced video-based lectures, real-world exercises, industry case studies, and full faculty support.

8-Week Program Focusing
on AI for Business & Finance

Develop AI skills you can apply right away to enhance productivity and business impact.

8-10 Hour Weekly
Time Commitment

A comprehensive certificate program designed to fit into your busy schedule.

Self-paced Online
Learning Experience

Complete the program on our online learning platform at your own pace.

The Same Training Used by
Top Financial Institutions

Access the same lessons and methods taught inside the world’s leading Financial Institutions.

Learn Directly From
AI Experts

Gain insights from the word-class Columbia Business School faculty and industry leaders shaping the future of AI.

Tailored Learning Experience
Through Program Electives

Customize your experience based on your specific learning objectives.

Learn by Doing with Industry-Relevant Case Studies

Learn first-hand with practical industry-relevant case studies such as predicting future asset returns to churn analysis using generative AI.

Weekly Office Hours
& Dedicated Support

Program faculty and support staff is available every step of the way.

AI Certification Issued from Columbia Business School

Upon completion of the program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Columbia Business School Executive Education.

Earn a Certificate from Columbia Business School Executive Education

Upon successful completion of the program, your Columbia Business School Executive Education issued certificate of participation will be emailed to you in a digital format you can use to demonstrate your achievement on your Linkedin profile and resume.

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Program Curriculum

Over the course of eight weeks, you'll:

Gain proficiency in machine learning, predictive analytics, and generative AI through real-world exercises

Learn how to use APIs to leverage OpenAI’s powerful models in the context of real case studies

Supercharge your ability to analyze large datasets with industry-standard AI libraries and visualization tools

Hear directly from innovative business leaders implementing AI across various roles and functions

Learn just enough Python (no previous coding or tech experience needed!) to truly understand how AI works

Module 1

AI Foundations for Business & Finance

Understand AI fundamentals, key tools, and applications in finance.

  • Overview of AI, machine learning, and generative AI
  • How businesses leverage AI tools (chatbots, APIs, automation)
  • Key trends and opportunities in AI-driven finance
  • Preview of case studies and applications
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Module 2

Foundational Skills & Frameworks

Learn Python to analyze financial data, automate workflows, and integrate AI.

  • Python fundamentals for finance and business (no prior coding required)
  • Data analysis with Pandas, Matplotlib, and Excel integration
  • AI automation with APIs and business workflow enhancements
  • Elective: Build AI-powered applications
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Module 3

Predictive Analytics & Strategic Insights

Use linear models like regression to extract insights and make financial predictions.

  • Linear & logistic regression, overfitting, and model validation
  • Hedge fund strategies: Predicting stock returns & backtesting trading models
  • Workforce analytics and dynamic pricing strategies
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Module 4

Advanced Predictive Analytics

Use decision trees and random forests for complex financial predictions.

  • Decision trees, random forests, and real-world applications
  • Predicting loan defaults and early mortgage repayments
  • AI-powered financial modeling
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Module 5

Simulations & Optimization

Apply simulation and optimization techniques to financial decision-making.

  • Portfolio optimization, energy investment, workforce planning
  • Understanding randomness in financial decisions
  • Using simulation to quantify risk and optimization for large-scale decisions
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Module 6

Generative AI

Explore LLMs, embeddings, and transformers, and develop AI-powered tools.

  • Fundamentals of LLMs, pre-training, and fine-tuning
  • AI-powered brainstorming, automation, and cost considerations
  • Investigate biases, reliability, and limitations in AI models
  • Build AI-driven fraud detection, chatbots, and classification systems
  • Automate financial processes and unstructured data analysis
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Module 7

Advanced AI Applications & Integration

Use cutting-edge AI techniques like retrieval-augmented generation.

  • Predicting customer churn with AI-assisted entity resolution
  • Automating financial data extraction for investment research
  • Advanced OpenAI API techniques for structured outputs and automation
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Module 8

AI Tools for Business & Finance

Explore the latest AI tools in finance and their real-world applications.

  • Investment research, market intelligence, and sentiment analysis
  • LLMs, chatbots, and productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot
  • Advanced data analysis and business analytics solutions
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Faculty & Speakers

Program Faculty

  • Daniel
    Guetta

    Program Director, AI for Business & Finance Certificate Program
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  • Malek
    Ben Sliman

    Adjunct Associate Professor, Business Marketing Division
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  • Ciamac
    Moallemi

    Professor of Business Decision, Risk, and Operations Division
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  • Olivier
    Toubia

    Professor, Business Marketing Division
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  • Stijn Van
    Nieuwerburgh

    Finance Division, Professor of Real Estate
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Guest Speakers

  • Brooker Belcourt

    GM of Finance Vertical, Perplexity
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  • Ed Brandman

    Founder & CEO, DiligentIQ
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  • John Chan

    Director of Technology (AI/ML), Raymond James
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  • Paul Dongha

    Head of Responsible AI & AI Strategy, NatWest Group
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  • Eric Glyman

    Co-Founder & CEO
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  • Ashwin Kamath

    Head of Signals Engineering, Aquatic Capital Management
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  • Rob McCargow

    Technology Impact Leader, PwC United Kingdom
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  • Alexandra Mousavizadeh

    Co-Founder & CEO, Evident Insights
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  • Marily Nika

    Gen AI Product Lead - Voice Intelligence, Google
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  • David Pereira

    Chief AI Officer, NTT DATA Europe & Latin America
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  • Brandon Procak

    Senior Manager, Frontier Tech, Boston Consulting Group
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  • Ghada Richani

    Data & Technology Strategy & Project Management Office, Bank of America
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  • Ken Sena

    Co-Founder & CEO, Aiera
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  • Richa Singh

    Head of AI, Lexington Partners
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  • George Sivulka

    Founder & CEO, Hebbia
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  • Gabriel Stengel

    Founder & CEO, Rogo
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  • Aditi Subbarao

    Global Financial Services Lead, Instabase
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  • Iro Tasitsiomi

    Head of AI, Investments Data Science & Research, T. Rowe Price
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  • Andy Uttley

    Head of Business Data, Analytics & Tools, Capital Group
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  • David H. Wu

    AI Head of Product & Architecture Strategy, Morgan Stanley
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  • Yu Yu

    Director of Data Science, BlackRock
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Tuition & Payment Options

Program Tuition
$4,800
$200 Application fee added after Jun 16.

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$960/month
Pay 5 monthly installments of $960.
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Tuition Assistance
Complete the brief form to apply for tuition assistance. Thirty applicants will be selected for each program cohort.
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Networking Events & Program Benefits

Successfully completing the AI for Business & Finance Certificate Program unlocks access to exclusive events including in person networking events and meet ups, roundtables with the world's top recruiters, inclusion in a Graduate Database sent to top employers, and fireside chats with the world's leading practitioners.

Peer-to-Peer Networking

Enrollees access a large and highly engaged global network of peers who are committed to give as much as they get and to support one another. Connections built throughout the program are strengthened via in person, and virtual meetups, discussions groups and networking events.

Invitation-Only AI for Business & Finance Group on LinkedIn

Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive an invitation to join the AI for Business & Finance Certificate Program Group on LinkedIn. Through this group, participants can directly connect with the entire graduate network, seek advice, and access graduate-only online events and resources.

Stay Connected and Grow Your AI Program Community

Learners gain access to a local Wall Street Prep AI for Business & Finance Certificate Program Slack Channel, designed to facilitate local connection for a global certificate. Stay up to date on all the innovative ways our community is implementing AI into their roles.

For Employers: Empower Your Team to Lead with AI

  • Future-Proof Your Workforce

    Stay at the forefront of the AI transformation by equipping your entire team with a practical AI skillset.

  • ROI-Driven Upskilling

    Self-paced learning ensures your team can up-skill without disrupting workflows or daily responsibilities

  • Customizable Timeline & Scale

    This program can be deployed at scale with custom timelines on our proprietary learning platform.

  • For Professionals From All Backgrounds

    Rigorous training that builds Al skills step-by-step with no coding or tech background required.

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Earn 65 CPE Credits with the AI for Business & Finance Certificate Program

Wall Street Prep and Wharton Online are registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

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Enrollment in the AI for Business & Finance Certificate Program is on a first-come basis. Ready to enroll and secure your spot in the upcoming cohort? Click the link below.
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FAQs

How often are programs offered?

Programs will be offered three times each year. Cohorts will begin in July, November, and March.

How much time will it take to complete this certificate?

The course is designed to run for eight weeks, with a recommended workload of 8-10 hours of lectures, live sessions, and assignments per week.

What languages will the program be offered in?

This program is offered in English only.

How do I register for this program?

You can register for the program at any time through our Enrollment Form.

How much does the program cost?

Program tuition is $4,800. Tuition can be paid in full or in 5 monthly payments.

Do you offer tuition assistance?

Tuition assistance will be available for every cohort. Use our Tuition Assistance form to apply.

What is the program refund policy?

This program is non-refundable.

Who can I contact for additional questions?

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to our enrollment team at enrollment@columbia.wallstreetprep.com.

Starts
Jul 14
Duration
8 Weeks
Tuition
$4,800 or $960/mo
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