This program includes

  • 70 hours of live, project-based training from experts
  • Software Access
  • Learn from a Microsoft Certified Trainer
  • 1-on-1 bonus training
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion

Students will begin with learning the most essential business application, Microsoft Excel, while conquering finance and business concepts. This beginner-friendly program is ideal for high school and college students interested in finance, business, real estate, entrepreneurship, and many other related fields. This course will help students gain an advantage in college and internships, as you will learn all the skills employers will be looking for.

In the second half of the program, students will learn the fundamentals of Python code and then transition into more complicated programming tasks. You'll learn data science concepts using Pandas, Matplotlib, and Sci-Kit learn. These packages will teach you how to input, analyze, and graph data.

This course will be held live online over the course of five weeks in the summer (10am-1pm each day).

Excel

Become an advanced Microsoft Excel user in just three days. Begin with data entry, charts, and essential shortcuts in Excel Fundamentals. Go to the next level with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP in Intermediate Excel. Automate your workflow by recording macros in Advanced Excel. You'll learn everything you need to know to become an Excel pro.

Finance & Investing

Learn what moves stock prices and how stocks are valued by investors. In this course, you will learn the essentials of valuation (such as P/E ratios and DCF analysis), financial statements, and fundamentals of stock investing. We will analyze recent earnings releases and valuation multiples of companies such as Google and Apple to provide a framework for fundamental investment research.

Python for Data Science

This course will cover the fundamentals of Python programming and its applications in data science and machine learning. Students will get up and running in Python quickly and be ready to use Python for data analysis projects. Throughout the program, you'll also dig into how AI fits into the bigger picture. Python is the backbone of most AI and machine learning development, meaning the data skills you pick up here translate directly into understanding how intelligent systems are built and trained.

Courses in this Certificate Program

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.

Unit 1 25 Hours

Excel, Finance, & Investing Summer Program Live Online (High School)

Gain a competitive edge in business and finance with this in-person summer program designed for high school students. Through hands-on training in Microsoft Excel and real-world case studies, students will learn to analyze financial data, evaluate companies, and understand the principles behind investing and corporate finance.

  • Build beginner-to-advanced Excel skills, including formulas, Pivot Tables, and macros
  • Analyze financial data and company earnings using Excel-based modeling techniques
  • Learn core investment principles, including stock fundamentals, valuation, and risk
  • Understand financial statements and how they work together in real-world scenarios
  • Explore accounting concepts like EBITDA, depreciation, and cash flow analysis
  • Perform corporate valuation and decide whether a company is a good investment

Unit 2 45 Hours

Python for Data Science & AI Machine Learning Live Online (High School)

This course introduces high school students to the core principles of Python programming for data science and artificial intelligence. Through hands-on lessons and real-world projects, students will gain practical experience in data analysis, machine learning, and visualization techniques.

  • Write Python scripts using key concepts like variables, functions, loops, and conditionals
  • Use lists, dictionaries, and sets to organize and manipulate data efficiently
  • Read and write text and CSV files, and clean and prepare data for analysis using Pandas
  • Visualize data through custom charts with Matplotlib, including scatter plots and histograms
  • Explore core machine learning techniques such as linear regression and K-nearest neighbors
  • Complete a final project using real datasets to present insights with analysis and visuals

Schedule & Enrollment: FinTech Summer Program Live Online (High School)

  • 70 Hours
  • Price before discounts: $3,099
    Full tuition: $2,799
    Early bird discount applied
  • Live Online
  • Work on real-world projects
  • Expert instructors
  • Small classes

Tuition

Full Tuition

Price before discounts: $3,099
Full tuition: $2,799
Early bird discount applied
Due before the class starts

This program includes

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Get personalized attention in small groups

Work on real-world exercises & projects

Interactive Training

Attend this certificate program live online or as self-paced training. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At NextGen Bootcamp, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.

Live Online Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

Self-Paced Remote, from anywhere

Learn at your own pace with pre-recorded video lessons and hands-on exercises. Work through the material on your schedule with access to course content and resources.

Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course open to beginners?

Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.