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The SecureTech certificate of completion is designed to address the growing concerns surrounding privacy, confidentiality, and security in financial services. With the rise of digital finance and FinTech, public trust in how personal information is handled is more important than ever. This program aims to empower students with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex landscape of financial security, particularly in the face of challenges like identity theft, data breaches, and cybercrimes.
The program responds to the increasing reliance on digital financial services, where customers expect their personal data to be handled securely. As more financial interactions take place online, the risk of identity theft, fraud, and cyberattacks grows. SecureTech focuses on bridging the gap between consumer expectations for privacy and the security frameworks that financial institutions must implement. The curriculum covers how to protect customer data, avoid reputational damage to institutions, and meet regulatory compliance.
By offering a comprehensive look at both the technological and regulatory aspects of financial data security, SecureTech ensures students are well-prepared to tackle privacy issues and help protect institutions.
To complete this certificate of completion, students will complete two courses: FNT102 and FNT106.
Financial Technology Certificates
Seneca's Financial Technology certificates are designed to help you build a specific skill set in the fintech field.
Certificates of completion are available in the following areas:
Completing all three Certificates of Completion will bring you closer to earning the Financial Technology Graduate Certificate. Additional courses may be required to complete the full graduate certificate program, allowing you to deepen your expertise and showcase your skills to employers.
Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
Privacy, confidentiality, and security are of utmost concern to the public in their use of financial services. The public wants assurance that their privacy and personal information is protected when stored digitally by financial service providers. There is also concern about the ever-present potential for identity theft and the misappropriation of personal wealth and damage to credit reputation. In this course, students will learn about the core issues of privacy management in the financial services environment. Students will also become familiar with practices and techniques to safeguard financial services organizations from identity theft.
FinTech Security is a critical underlying component of all aspects of financial technology. This course identifies key components, organizes layers of protection and connects the dots between data security and compliance.
With the growing reliance on and popularity of the internet, online criminal behaviour such as fraud and identity theft continues to grow. This course reviews the key concepts of data and information security. It covers the technical skills and knowledge necessary to protect financial institutions, and thus individuals (consumers and employees), from cybercrimes. Students will also gain an understanding of the cybersecurity industry's best practices and standards and be able to assist financial institutions in implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures using FinTech applications.
This course emphasizes the principles of standardization, the classification of safeguards, and the identification of opportunities for privacy abuse and security exploitation, using actual scenarios and examples that will provide essential knowledge for the workplace.
After completing these courses, you can continue your learning and enhance your expertise by enrolling in our Financial Technology Graduate Certificate program.
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students can explore the following careers:
Earn college credits for what you already know.
Prior Learning Assessment is a method of assessing and recognizing learning that is equal to
college level learning, but has been gained outside a traditional classroom (through work
experience, volunteering, outside study, etc.). If you can prove that the knowledge you have gained
meets the outcomes of a Seneca course, then credit will be awarded.
How does the PLA process work?
Prior Learning is demonstrated through a "challenge" process. The process measures learning
through a variety of methods which may include tests, portfolio assessment, interviews,
demonstrations, essays, and work samples. The method used will be determined in consultation with a
Program Coordinator.
For more information and to determine if you are eligible for PLA, please call the Program
Coordinator.
The process may take from 6 to 8 weeks.
Note: Not all courses can be challenged. For more information go to PLA website or contact your Program Coordinator.
Upon successful completion of the program requirements, please submit a Request for Certificate of Completion Form to the Faculty of Continuing Education and Training. There is no cost for this and your Certificate of Completion will be sent to you electronically.
Aliya Merchant
Program Assistant
aliya-akil.merchant@senecapolytechnic.ca
Roberta Aquino
Academic Program Manager
roberta.aquino@senecapolytechnic.ca