Upstart announced the launch of the online course "AI in Financial Services." This professional certification program is designed to provide executives in financial services with the knowledge and skills they need to advance their careers and help lead the AI transformation in their organizations. The foundation course provides a firm grounding in the potential for AI in financial services --with a particular focus on credit--as well as practical tools to help participants begin the journey of applying AI inside their organizations. The course is taught by Upstart's experts in AI, banking, and risk who've worked closely with financial institutions, regulators, and consumers to implement this technology.

The course is divided into five modules which cover: Foundational concepts in AI; Understanding and assessing a model; Ethics and oversight; Applications in financial services; Next steps for applying AI. The course is open to all, can be taken at any time, and is free for a limited time. Participants can join an online community to learn alongside like-minded professionals, and earn a digital badge and official certificate upon successful completion of the course.

AI in Financial Services is the company's second online course, following the recent launch of the Upstart Program Certification course, which is designed to help bank and credit union partners deepen their understanding of their Upstart lending program while staying regulatory-ready.