Microfinance Courses and Certifications

Microfinance and Self-help Groups

Explore microfinance principles, products, and practices while mastering strategies for economic empowerment through self-help groups and financial inclusion initiatives for marginalized communities.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How Microfinance Can Help the Poor

1 review

Explore microfinance's potential to uplift the poor, its benefits and challenges, through Dr. Remer's personal insights and academic expertise in finance and sustainability.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Trust: Creating the Foundation for Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries

Explore the role of trust in fostering entrepreneurship in developing nations, examining case studies and strategies for building a foundation of confidence and collaboration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

315 ratings at Coursera

Explore social entrepreneurship, from defining concepts to identifying opportunities and developing revenue strategies for impactful ventures addressing societal challenges.

• Coursera
• 1 day 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

State Bank of India

Sustainable Business Models in Microfinance

Comprehend Ecosystem of Microfinance and its impact on inclusive growth through studying sustainable microfinance business models.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

State Bank of India

Rural Development with Micro-finance

This course is designed to provide with a comprehensive understanding of how microfinance can be a powerful tool for uplifting rural communities and fostering sustainable economic development.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Islamic Development Bank Institute

Islamic Finance for the Sustainable Development Goals

18 ratings at edX

Explore Islamic finance principles and their alignment with Sustainable Development Goals. Learn about innovative financial instruments, impact investing, and multilateral engagement for sustainable development.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Development Economics - II

Explore advanced development economics concepts, from demographic transitions and gender bias to environmental sustainability, globalization, and financial markets in developing nations.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Empowering Change Through Innovative Finance

Explore how microfinance and technology can drive social change, empowering individuals without resources to make a difference. Learn from Andi Taufan's experience with Amartha in leveraging innovative finance for social impact.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Promoting Entrepreneurship for Global Growth and Prosperity

Explore strategies to leverage entrepreneurship for global prosperity, addressing challenges in emerging markets and discussing ways to support entrepreneurs worldwide.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Open Source Banking: End Poverty One Line of Code at a Time

Explore how open source fintech can combat global poverty through innovative banking infrastructure, community-driven development, and financial inclusion strategies.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Financial Technology Can Transform Lives and Empower Communities

Innovative fintech breaks barriers, transforming lives in underserved communities. Discover how these advancements drive economic growth and unleash human potential, creating a world with universal access to financial services.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The ASF

Modularizing Apache Fineract: The Journey So Far

Explore the modularization of Apache Fineract, covering core modules, custom extensions, business logic replacement, and modular security for enhanced flexibility and scalability.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The ASF

Unbundling the Core: Exploring the Boundaries of a Core Banking System

Explore core banking system boundaries, define landscapes, and discuss plugin-based architecture for open banking. Learn to establish frameworks for collaboration and innovation in financial technology.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The ASF

AI and Fintech: How Apache Fineract Can Benefit from the Rise of the Machines

Explore leveraging AI to advance open source in fintech, focusing on Apache Fineract's potential benefits from machine learning advancements.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video