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IBF - Financial Data Mining and Modeling with R

Sessions 2 days
Duration 16 hrs
Level Beginner
Assessment 2 hrs

Venue

12 Woodlands Square #07-85/86/87 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715. 5 mins walk from Woodlands (NS9) MRT station.

The venue is disabled-friendly.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to

establish leading practices in data accuracy and provide guidance on resolution of data quality issue
review appropriate analytics models based on relationships between variables
propose appropriate business scenarios for the conduct of preliminary simulation and forecasting analytics

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Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech.
OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

IBF - Financial Data Mining and Modeling with R

Course Code: TGS-2023017892

WSQ
SkillsFuture Credit
PSEA
UTAP
IBF
SFEC
Absentee Payroll
MCES

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Unlock the transformative power of data with our IBF-STS Financial Data Mining and Modeling with R course. Aimed at financial professionals and data scientists, this course provides in-depth knowledge on how to mine and model financial data using the R programming language. You'll learn quantitative techniques for analyzing financial markets, constructing predictive models for risk assessment, and designing algorithmic trading strategies. With hands-on exercises and real-world applications, you'll acquire the skills to extract valuable insights from financial data, providing a strong foundation for strategic decision-making.

Take your financial analysis to the next level by mastering data mining algorithms and statistical modeling techniques. The course delves into key concepts such as time-series analysis, machine learning algorithms, and portfolio optimization, enabling you to create robust financial models for asset pricing, risk management, and trading. With a focus on practical implementation, this course ensures you can apply your newfound expertise directly in your role, making you an invaluable asset in the data-driven landscape of modern finance.

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About IBF Certification

This course address the following Technical Skills and Competences (TSCs) and proficiency level: Data Analytics and Information Technology Management - Data Mining and Modelling Level 4 TSC under Financial Services Skills Framework

Participants are encouraged to access the IBF MySKills Portfolio https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/MySkills-Portfolio.aspx to track their training progress and skills acquisition against the Skills Framework for Financial Services. You can apply for IBF Certification after fulfilling the required number of Technical Skills and Technical Competencies (TSCs) for the selected job role.

Find out more about IBF certification and the application process at on https://www.ibf.org.sg/certification/Pages/Why-be-Certified.aspx.

Full Fee $900.00 Before GST

GST $81.00 9% of fee

Baseline Nett $531.00 SG/PR age 21+ · 50% funded

MCES / SME Nett $351.00 SG age 40+ · 70% funded

IBF-STS Accrediation - Up to 70% Funding

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commences.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom.

Course Details

Topic 1: Data Preprocessing

Overview of Data Mining
Data Pipeline
Data Ingestion
Data Quality
Introducing R
Data Processing

Topic 2: Data Analysis and Modelling

Financial Analysis
Statistical Summaries
Data manipulation
Descriptive statistics
Variable relationships
Cluster Analysis
Anomaly Detection
Forecasting

Topic 3: Business Case Studies

Cluster Stock Investment
Forecast Stock Time Series

Final Assessment

MCQ
Case Studies

Written Exam
Practical Exam

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to IBF-STS courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Age Group: 21-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Softtware: Windows / Mac

Hardware: Laptop

Self-Sponsored Individuals

Up to 70% subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents of Singapore, physically based in Singapore. GST funding support will no longer be applicable for all courses.

Company-Sponsored Individuals

Up to 70% subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents of Singapore, physically based in Singapore. Please note:
The company must be a Financial Institution regulated by MAS or a FinTech firm certified by Singapore FinTech Association (SFA)
To register, please email your company name and your name to reachus@knowledgehut.com.sg.
For more information on the IBF subsidies and eligibility, please visit:  https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/IBF-STS.aspx

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

Note

SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.