Programs and Training
AI in Financial Services: Balancing Innovation, Risk, and Responsibility
Need to understand the applications of AI in financial services? Tune in for a targeted discussion about AI and specific use-cases that you can build on today!
Complementary
Audience: Risk practitioners at all levels
Date: September 4, 2025, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Live, virtual training
Instructor: Dr. Cliff Rossi, SERC Director and former financial services CRO
Professional Training
Climate Finance and Risk Management
2.2 CEUs
This course is ideal for business leaders at the manager level and above who are responsible for incorporating climate models and risk assessment into their organization's strategy and objectives.
Key takeaways from this course include:
- Understand trends in global and regional climate change
- Identify how climate and weather impact company earnings, asset valuations and various enterprise-wide risks
- Define the types of climate data and models available and evaluate their appropriateness for different climate variables and risk types
- Incorporate climate data and models into financial and risk analyses (including stress testing) and evaluate the implications of the resulting analysis
- Apply climate risk analysis to high-level decision-making, strategic plans and effective communication
Structure
The course is online and completely self-paced. It will take you approximately 30 hours to complete all four modules. Activities include video lessons, readings, knowledge checks, and interactive discussion boards. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Download Brochure | Contact us: climatefinance@umd.edu
Academic Programs
Maryland Smith’s Master of Finance (MFin) program provides you with a sophisticated, high-level understanding of finance. We’ll help you acquire in-demand technical skills, critically think through financial obstacles and explore ways to communicate complex financial ideas to others.
Maryland Smith’s Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF) prepares you to excel in the challenging, specialized quantitative roles within financial institutions. Your experience in the program helps refine your critical thinking and technological skills, positioning you to earn more in the job market and stand out when applying for future opportunities.