Setting the Global Standard for Fintech
The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) offers a structured certification pathway for professionals navigating the intersection of finance, technology, regulation, and innovation.
Co-created with industry, academia, and policy
Our certifications are developed in collaboration with industry practitioners, academic institutions, and policy stakeholders to ensure relevance, rigour, and real-world applicability.
Trusted benchmark across your career
Whether you are starting your fintech journey or advancing into leadership, GFI certifications provide a trusted benchmark for professional excellence.
Our Flagship Certifications
Chartered Fintech Associate (CFtA)
Foundational certification
The CFtA is designed for individuals seeking a strong grounding in fintech fundamentals. It introduces key concepts across digital finance, emerging technologies, regulation, and responsible innovation.
Who it's for
- •Students and early-career professionals
- •Career switchers entering fintech
- •Professionals seeking foundational fintech literacy
What it delivers
- •Broad understanding of the fintech ecosystem
- •Exposure to key technologies and market structures
- •A recognised entry point into professional fintech education
Chartered Fintech Professional (CFtP®)
Advanced professional designation
The CFtP® is GFI's flagship designation for professionals who wish to demonstrate advanced capability, ethical grounding, and leadership readiness in fintech. It is designed for professionals with existing experience who are operating at, or preparing for, senior roles across finance, fintech, technology, risk, and policy.
Who it's for
- •Mid- to senior-level professionals
- •Practitioners working in regulated or complex fintech environments
- •Leaders seeking recognised professional standing
What it delivers
- •Deep technical and regulatory competence
- •Global professional recognition
- •Access to senior networks, councils, and career opportunities
Why Choose GFI Certifications
GFI certifications are designed to reflect how fintech actually operates today — across borders, technologies, and regulatory environments. They are built for professionals who need to make informed decisions in complex, real-world settings, not just pass an exam.
Industry-Validated, Globally Relevant
Developed with practitioners and academic partners, GFI certifications deliver rigorous, real-world knowledge that applies across markets and regulatory environments, not just a single jurisdiction.
Built for Responsible, Long-Term Careers
Ethics and governance are embedded at the core, supported by a clear progression from foundation to charterholder, ensuring professionals build capability and credibility that endure as fintech evolves.
Professionals
In our growing global network
Partners
Collaborating with industry leaders and academic institutions
Countries
Represented across our certified community
Explore Your Certification Path
Learn how GFI certifications fit your background and career goals.
