Taster- Professional Certificate in AI Fundamentals in Financial Services
Event Details
Free
Date and Time
Wed, 18 November 2026
09:30 - 10:30
Location
Your event link is available via IOB Learn
Event Details
Free
Date and Time
Wed, 18 November 2026
09:30 - 10:30
Location
Your event link is available via IOB Learn
Step into the future of financial services with a dynamic preview of the Level 7 Professional Certificate in AI Fundamentals.
This taster event is designed for ambitious professionals who want to understand how AI is reshaping the industry—and how to position themselves at the forefront of that transformation. In this interactive session, you’ll explore the core concepts of artificial intelligence, discover real‑world applications across banking, insurance, and fintech, and see how organisations are using AI to drive smarter decisions, stronger compliance, and better customer outcomes. You’ll also get a first look at the programme’s structure, learning experience, and the practical skills you’ll gain to elevate your career.
Whether you're curious about AI, looking to upskill, or ready to future‑proof your role, this taster event will show you why this qualification is becoming essential for professionals across the sector. Join us and get a glimpse of the knowledge, confidence, and competitive edge this programme can unlock.
This event will automatically close midnight the day before or if its fully booked
Joe Houghton
Director of Project Management programmes & lecturer at UCD Smurfit Graduate School of Business, Dublin,
Currently Director of Project Management programmes & lecturer at UCD Smurfit Graduate School of Business, Dublin, Joe has been full-time teaching project management and other management subjects at Smurfit since 2005. In recent year Joe has become a prolific author with 14 books published on AI in Education, project management, & different aspects of photography.
International Executive MBA graduate (UCD 2004). Professional Postgraduate Diploma in University Teaching & Learning (UCD 2016). Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Learning with the UCD Innovation Academy (2020) Certified Management Consultant (IMCA) UCD Faculty Partner (2022-2024) Experienced Business/IT Manager who has held European and global positions in Software Development, Systems Implementation, Technology Management, & Telemetry Systems Development with multi-nationals including General Electric. Able to manage effectively in a constantly changing environment.
Presented at industry seminars in UK, Europe and USA. Created and delivered training courses as part of global project rollouts in Data Management, CRM, MS Office, Windows, Internet Usage & Searching, and many internally developed programs and tools. Current Chair of the Board at SHINE - one of Ireland's leading mental health charities. Ex-chairman of the Board at Pieta House Centre for the Prevention of Suicide and Self-Harm. Former Board member of The Wheel, and former Lay Minister with St. Andrews Church of Ireland, Lucan.
Other skills : Change Management; Presentation and Communication; IT Strategy; Business Analysis; Customer Relationship Management; Sales Force Automation; Mobile field force systems. Owner of Houghton Consulting, a Management Training and Consultancy company based in Dublin : www.houghton.consulting .
