Course 1 of 5
AI in Excel & BookkeepingCopilot, Auto-categorisation, Reconciliation, and more.
Beginner · Course · 3 weeks at 5 hrs/week
11 hours · 12 lessons · 12 exercises · 3 quizzes · 1 project
Professional track
AI for Accountants & Finance Professionals
5 courses, 27 hours, ending in Capstone: Automate Month-End Close.
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Beginner · Profession Track · 1–2 months at 10 hrs/week
- Duration
- 1–2 months
- Effort
- 10 hrs/week
- Courses
- 5
- Hands-on exercises
- 61
- Projects
- 5
- Certificate
- Included
Your pace≈ 1–2 months · 55 hours total
What you'll learn
5 courses in this track
- 01AI in Excel & BookkeepingBeginner · 11 hours · 12 lessonsCopilot · Auto-categorisation · Reconciliation
- 02AI Fundamentals for FinanceBeginner · 11.1 hours · 13 lessonsWhat AI can/can't do · Tools · Risks
- 03Capstone: Automate Month-End CloseBeginner · 11 hours · 12 lessonsMap process · Apply tools · Measure time saved
- 04Financial Analysis & Forecasting with AIBeginner · 11 hours · 12 lessonsTrend analysis · Scenario models · Reporting
- 05Audit, Fraud Detection & ComplianceBeginner · 11 hours · 12 lessonsAnomaly detection · Document review · Controls
About this track
What you’ll learn.
1
AI Fundamentals for Finance
2
AI in Excel & Bookkeeping
3
Financial Analysis & Forecasting with AI
4
Audit, Fraud Detection & Compliance
Skills you’ll gain
AI at Work
How this compares
Comparable to Coursera GenAI Academy · Udemy Business GenAI · LinkedIn Learning. This track is 55 hours of study — about 1–2 months at 10 hrs/week.
Career outcomes
Turn learning into forward motion.
Build job-ready evidence for roles that use these skills every day.
Curriculum
A clear path, course by course.
Complete the courses in order so each new skill builds on the last.
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Course 2 of 5
AI Fundamentals for FinanceWhat AI can/can't do, Tools, Risks, and more.
Beginner · Course · 3 weeks at 5 hrs/week
11 hours · 13 lessons · 13 exercises · 3 quizzes · 1 project
- 3View course
Course 3 of 5
Capstone: Automate Month-End CloseMap process, Apply tools, Measure time saved.
Beginner · Course · 3 weeks at 5 hrs/week
11 hours · 12 lessons · 12 exercises · 3 quizzes · 1 project
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Course 4 of 5
Financial Analysis & Forecasting with AITrend analysis, Scenario models, Reporting, and more.
Beginner · Course · 3 weeks at 5 hrs/week
11 hours · 12 lessons · 12 exercises · 3 quizzes · 1 project
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Course 5 of 5
Audit, Fraud Detection & ComplianceAnomaly detection, Document review, Controls, and more.
Beginner · Course · 3 weeks at 5 hrs/week
11 hours · 12 lessons · 12 exercises · 3 quizzes · 1 project
Applied learning project
Finish with work you can show.
Bring the track together in Audit, Fraud Detection & Compliance. Apply what you have learned to a practical challenge and explain the decisions behind your solution.
- AI Fundamentals for Finance
- AI in Excel & Bookkeeping
- Financial Analysis & Forecasting with AI
Learn from experts
Daniel O.
Data & analytics
Turns real African data problems into practical lessons learners can apply immediately.
“The course content made machine learning understandable, and the practice kept me moving.”
Frequently asked questions
Before you begin.
Do I need prior experience?
This track is designed for beginner learners. Start with the first course and follow the numbered path so each skill builds naturally.
How long will the track take?
The track contains 5 courses and about 55 hours of learning. Most learners finish in around 1–2 months at 10 hrs/week.
Can I learn on my phone?
Yes. Yiga lessons are designed to work across phones and computers, so you can keep learning on the device available to you.
Will I earn a credential?
You can earn a shareable Yiga credential after completing the required learning and assessment activities in the track.
Is financial support available?
Scholarship and financial-aid options are available for eligible learners. Contact the Yiga support team before enrolling for guidance.
Ready when you are
Start this track today.
Begin with course 1 of 5, AI in Excel & Bookkeeping, and work through the path at your own pace.
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