2025 Course Schedule

Plan your professional development with our comprehensive digital banking security curriculum. Each program builds practical expertise through hands-on learning and industry-focused content.

Upcoming Program Timeline

Our 2025 schedule offers three specialized tracks designed for different career paths in financial technology. Each course runs on a structured timeline with clear milestones and practical assessments.

Starts August 15, 2025

Digital Payment Security Fundamentals

  • 12-week intensive program
  • Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM PST
  • Monthly Saturday workshops (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • Final project presentations: November 7-8
  • Certificate completion by November 15

This foundational course covers secure payment processing, fraud detection methods, and compliance frameworks. Perfect for professionals entering the fintech security space.

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Starts September 22, 2025

Advanced Cybersecurity for Financial Institutions

  • 16-week comprehensive program
  • Monday & Wednesday evenings, 7:00-9:00 PM PST
  • Bi-weekly hands-on labs (Saturdays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
  • Capstone project defense: January 15-17, 2026
  • Professional certification by January 24, 2026

Advanced cybersecurity principles tailored for banking environments. Covers threat assessment, incident response, and regulatory compliance specific to financial services.

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Starts October 14, 2025

Blockchain Technology in Banking

  • 10-week specialized program
  • Friday evenings, 6:00-9:00 PM PST
  • Weekend intensive workshops (select Saturdays)
  • Group project presentations: December 19-20
  • Course completion by December 23, 2025

Explore distributed ledger technologies and their practical applications in modern banking. Includes smart contracts, digital currencies, and implementation strategies.

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Registration Process & Key Dates

Each program follows a structured enrollment timeline to ensure proper preparation and resource allocation. Early registration helps us customize the curriculum to participant backgrounds and interests.

Application review typically takes 5-7 business days, followed by a brief consultation call to discuss program fit and learning objectives. We maintain small cohort sizes to enable personalized attention and collaborative learning.

Important Registration Deadlines

Payment Security - Early Registration July 18, 2025
Payment Security - Final Deadline August 8, 2025
Advanced Cybersecurity - Early Registration August 25, 2025
Advanced Cybersecurity - Final Deadline September 15, 2025
Blockchain Technology - Early Registration September 17, 2025
Blockchain Technology - Final Deadline October 7, 2025
Instructor Rowan Blackthorne

Rowan Blackthorne

Lead Program Coordinator

Rowan oversees curriculum development and student progression across all three programs. With fifteen years in financial technology education, he ensures each course maintains industry relevance while building practical skills. He's particularly passionate about making complex security concepts accessible to working professionals.