No. NewFutures: AI is a fully funded programme for students from partner universities and institutions. There are no tuition or participation fees.
Why this course
Finance is still about judgment. AI just gets you to it faster.
You'll learn through real tasks - data analysis, forecasting, decisions - and finish with a case study you can walk through in any interview.
What you'll learn
This course covers the full finance cycle - from raw data to analysis to decisions. By the end, you'll be able to:
Write prompts that get AI to the answer faster - and right
Spot trends, outliers and anomalies before they become problems
Build forecasts, model scenarios and stress-test your assumptions
Write financial summaries and commentary that non-finance people can use
Deliver a finance case study that shows how you think, analyse and decide under pressure
What's inside?
Start here. Every course begins with this module.
Foundations
Understand what AI can and can't do - and when to trust it
Write structured prompts that guide AI toward useful results
Review AI outputs for accuracy before you act on them
Use AI to handle everyday tasks without breaking your flow
Clean the data and find what it's actually telling you
Make the numbers mean something
Clean and prepare financial data before the analysis begins
Spot trends, outliers and anomalies before they become problems
Build what-if scenarios that show the cost of each option before you commit
Assemble a month-end review pack anyone on the team can pick up and use
Know what to hand to AI - and what to hold on to
Automate the routine, control the risk
Process invoices and catch exceptions before they become delays
Design workflows that cut manual tasks without losing control
Use AI in audit, risk and compliance scenarios responsibly
Set clear limits for when AI should and shouldn't be used
Get to the insight faster and make sure it lands
Forecast, decide, present
Build forecasts and stress-test the assumptions behind them
Compare financial trade-offs and arrive at a position you can defend
Draft executive strategy packs that leaders can act on
Deliver a finance case study you can walk through in any interview
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay to join the NewFutures: AI programme?
What will I learn on the NewFutures: AI programme?
You'll build practical AI skills - how it works, how it's used at work, and how to use it responsibly. You choose one of five career-focused tracks: Marketing & Communications, Finance & Accounting, Business Operations & Logistics, ICT & Technical Support, or Administration & Clerical Roles.
What kinds of roles does this programme prepare me for?
NewFutures: AI is built for entry-level and early-career roles where AI skills are increasingly expected - across marketing, finance, operations, technology, administration and beyond.
Who runs the NewFutures: AI programme?
NewFutures: AI is run by INCO Academy through its digital learning platform. A dedicated team supports learners throughout. We also partner with Chance, which provides AI-powered career coaching and employability support.
How does the NewFutures: AI programme work?
The programme is 100% online, delivered through INCO Academy's learning platform. Your university invites you, you sign up, and you learn at your own pace to fit your schedule.
Who manages my personal data?
Your personal data is managed by INCO Group in line with applicable data protection regulations. Full details are available in the programme's Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions on the official website.
What is my university's role in NewFutures: AI?
Your university is a partner institution that gives you access to the programme and supports your participation. Some universities also organise events where you can meet AI experts and connect with peers.
Who created the course content?
The course content is developed by INCO Academy's in-house Studio team, working with AI specialists and subject matter experts to make sure it's practical, relevant and ready to use.