Fintech Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Registration
How do I enroll for the Fintech Certificate program?
To enroll in the course, complete registration with payment at this link: https://usfmuma.catalog.instructure.com/browse/fintech/courses/3556. After payment, you will receive an email from notifications@instructure.com to complete your “Complete Registration” by adding a password to your account.
How do I tell if I am registered for the Fintech Certificate program?
If you have completed registration with payment, you will be able to access your course in the “Canvas” Learning Management System at https://usfcorporatetraining.instructure.com/
Content/Program Elements
Will there be homework or pre-reading? Will I need to access or buy any textbooks?
No, however some presenters may provide optional reading materials for a particular module.
Do I need to have an undergraduate degree in business to register or take this course?
No. While the program involves some subject matter that is relevant to the business world, a business education background is not required. Many course concepts will, of course, be more relevant with a basic understanding of technology and business practices.
Is course content captioned?
The pre-recorded sessions include captioning and transcripts are available.
How do I access the quizzes and what if I fail a module quiz?
Quizzes are administered via Canvas and participants have an unlimited number of attempts to earn the 70 percent passing grade (once a score of 70 percent is earned, there is no need to take it again). Participants are encouraged to re-watch content from that module before taking the quiz again.
Can this certificate and/or any of its modules count toward Continuing Professional Education Credits for licenses or accreditation programs? Can it count toward a degree program or offer Continuing Education credits?
Modules do not count toward any degree-seeking program at USF. CPE credit is a question that should be presented to organizations such as the Institute of Management Accountants, the CFP Board, or similar organizations.
Are the Fintech certificate/modules applicable to a degree?
No. As a non-credit training program, it will not apply toward any degree programs. However, there are several current and upcoming USF degree programs that can be explored, such as the MS in Finance, MS in Fintech, and BS in Fintech.
Completion
How will I know if I have earned the certificate? Will there be a final exam or similar testing?
There will be a multiple choice quiz after each module. Participants must score 70 percent or higher on each module quiz to earn the certificate. There is no final program exam. Program participants have an unlimited number of attempts to pass each module quiz.
How can I connect with a presenter in the program?
Presenters, faculty and guest speaker contact info will be shared on the website, provided the speakers are open to such outreach.
Claiming Your Certificate
How will I know if I have earned the certificate?
Within 24 hours of completing the course, you should receive an email from admin@credly.com inviting you to claim your digital badge. From the badging portal you will be able to self-print your PDF certificate.
Will USF send me a printed copy of my certificate?
USF will not print certificates, but participants are welcome to download and print their own certificate. This video details how to download the certificate.
How do I put the certificate on my social media accounts?
After claiming the badge and email, participants can display the badge on social media, electronic resumes or in email signatures. Watch this video for more information about managing the badge.