Executive Programme in Financial Data Analysis & AI

The Executive Programme in Financial Data Analysis & AI is an intensive two-week programme from Informa Connect Academy that builds the advanced analytical capability finance professionals need to evaluate financial performance, assess organisational value and support strategic business decisions. It combines recognised financial analysis and valuation techniques with practical applications of AI, machine learning, predictive analytics and financial modelling.

Through real-world case studies and hands-on analytical exercises, participants learn to extract deeper insight from financial information and improve the quality of decision-making. By the end of the programme delegates are equipped to navigate increasingly complex financial environments and contribute more strategically to organisational growth, performance and long-term value creation.

• Financial Data Analysis: Analyse advanced financial datasets using proven valuation frameworks and proprietary models to uncover actionable insights that drive strategic business outcomes.
• Predictive Analytics: Interpret forecasting and machine learning outputs to assess credit risk, financial distress, company performance and portfolio scenarios with greater confidence.
• Financial Statement Analysis: Identify financial warning signals and assess operating performance using cash flow analysis, advanced ratios and industry-specific measures.
• AI for Finance Professionals: Gain cutting-edge AI and data analytics tools that turn complex financial data into strategic insight and accelerate your career advancement in finance.

• Advanced Financial Statement Analysis: Analyse financial statements to identify the financial risks, warning signals and performance drivers that influence strategic decision-making.
• Corporate Finance Training: Apply advanced financial analysis techniques across different industries, including corporate, banking, insurance and financial services environments.
• Financial Data Analytics: Utilise AI and data analytics tools to enhance forecasting, financial modelling and performance evaluation using Excel, Python-enabled data sources and Lo-Code AI tools.
• Predictive Analytics in Finance: Interpret predictive analytics outputs to support more informed, evidence-based business decisions on credit risk, default probability and financial distress.
• AI in Finance: Develop practical approaches for integrating AI-enabled insights into financial planning and risk management, and create data-driven recommendations that improve long-term value creation.

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The Executive Programme in Financial Data Analysis & AI is designed for finance professionals responsible for conducting advanced financial analysis and implementing AI-driven data analytics strategies.

• Finance Leadership: Finance Directors and Finance Managers accountable for organisational value and strategic decision-making.
• Financial Analyst Training: Financial Analysts, Investment Analysts and Corporate Finance Professionals producing advanced analysis.
• Risk and Treasury: Treasury Professionals, Risk Managers and Risk Analysts, and Banking and Credit Professionals.
• Valuation and M&A: Mergers and Acquisitions Professionals, and Valuation and Appraisal Specialists.
• Forecasting and Planning: Professionals responsible for forecasting, planning and performance management.

Certification Requirements
You must meet two criteria to be eligible for an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Completion:

• Satisfactory attendance: You must attend all sessions of the course. If you miss more than two hours of the course, you will not be eligible to sit the end of course assessment.
• Successful completion of the course assessment: A pass mark of 70% or above is required.

If you do not meet these criteria, you will receive an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Attendance. If you have not attended all of the course, the certificate will clearly state the number of hours you attended.

About the CPE Credits
A maximum of 48 CPE credits can be earned in the field of Finance, 24, and Specialised Knowledge, 24, upon successful completion of this course.

Programme Level: Intermediate.
Compulsory Requirements for Instructional Delivery for Virtual Participants: As this course awards CPE points from NASBA, participants must keep their cameras on throughout all course sessions. Active participation in quizzes, polls and exercises will be used to monitor attendance, and sessions will be recorded for audit purposes. Please note that not meeting these requirements could affect your eligibility to earn CPE points. Please ensure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection.

Course Prerequisite: Basic understanding of financial management and financial statements.
Advanced Preparation: None.

Yes, the Executive Programme in Financial Data Analysis & AI can be fully customised to meet the specific requirements of your organisation or team.

Informa Connect Academy offers tailored learning solutions, which include the following approaches:

• Bespoke Training: Programmes designed exclusively for your organisation, utilising traditional classroom, blended, or online learning models.
• Multi-Lingual Delivery: The training can be delivered in different languages to best suit your team.
• Executive Coaching: Specialised training targeted for current and future leaders or managers.
• Consultancy Services: Direct access to subject matter experts and global consulting networks to address your specific corporate challenges.

Contact our team at cts@informa.com.

We are part of Informa, a global FTSE 100 business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets and more than 11,000 colleagues working in more than 30 countries. Informa Connect Academy builds on all the expertise that Informa Connect offers, responding to the needs and aspirations of students, industry professionals, and educational partners.

Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge.

Informa Connect Academy offers professional training across 18 sectors, including energy, finance, HR, leadership, project management, procurement, technology, strategy and risk. Courses are delivered in person across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and APAC, as well as live online, on demand or tailored to your organisation. Many courses are certified by internationally recognised professional bodies, helping learners gain respected credentials and advance their careers.

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Yes. Informa Connect Academy is 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, and complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website.

The programme is also accredited by The CPD Certification Service (CPD UK), the independent CPD accreditation centre established in 1996, which works across all sectors, disciplines and further learning applications. CPD accreditation means the learning value of the course has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality.