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Certificate for Module (Business Process Automation with VBA and Python)
證書(單元：商業流程自動化 – VBA及Python)
CEF Reimbursable Course
- Course Code
- FN079A
- Application Code
- 2235-FN079A
- QF Level
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This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
- Credit
- 6
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 20 Jul 2024 (Sat)
- Next intake(s)
- Sep 2024
- Duration
- 1 month to 2 months
- Language
- English
- Course Fee
- Course Fee: $9900 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
- Enquiries
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Confirmed launch for the Jul intake! There are practical classes in the computer laboratory. Business process automation applies contemporary technology to automate complex and routine business processes. The programme also covers technical skills using VBA and Python to automate business processes. Our professional lecturer will provide hands-on practice in process automation, from development to implementation. Welcome to your online application!
Programme Overview
Highlights
Programme Details
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
1. describe the contemporary trends of process automation and explain the opportunities and challenges of business process automation;
2. outline key steps in process automation project management and illustrate the significance of each step;
3. apply computational tools to implement process automation; and
4. discuss development of process automation and practical cases for business.
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Days / Time
- Saturday, 10:00am - 17:00pm
- 30 hours per programme
- Hong Kong Island Campus
- Kowloon East Campus
- Kowloon West Campus
Modules & Class Details
Modules
Course Content :
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(1) Introduction to business process automation
(2) Introduction to project management for business process automation
(3) Business process automation with VBA
(4) Business process automation with Python
(5) Development and implementation of business process automation
Assessment method: Two in-class exercise + Group Project Presentation Upon successful completion of the programme, students who have passed the continuous assessment and final assessment with attendance no less than 70% will be awarded with the certificate for module(Business Process Automation with VBA and Python)
Teacher(1) Mr Hong Lin Mr Lin is an Assistant Vice President in Citigroup Global Markets. He possesses solid and practical experience in project development of Fintech and digital transformation across retail and institutional businesses in Citigroup. He acts as an innovator by promoting big data analytics and managing a series of automation projects, covering the full process from streamlining to solution delivery with Automation Anywhere, Python, and VBA. Recently, his primary task is to digitalize the business risk management for the bank’s prime brokerage business with data and automation technologies. Mr Lin started his career journey as a business intelligence engineer focusing on Fintech solution development and sales opportunities discovery thru data analysis. In 2017, he engaged in an AI Financial Advisory development by backward engineering trading strategies and analysing financial news with Natural Language Processing techniques (NLP) in Ping An Securities. In 2018, Mr Lin led a market research project to optimize product lines by analysing more than 100,000 lines of customer reviews on the Internet with web-scraping and NLP. He graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Economics Development, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with a Master of Science degree in Business Analytics.
(2) Mr Jackie Liu Mr. Jackie Liu is a quantitative strategist currently serving at a top-tier global investment bank. With a career spanning over a decade, Mr. Liu is specialized in developing fintech solutions and big data analytics encompassing equity, fixed income, and currency products. While his skills and expertise are recognized by The British Computer Society as he is a Chartered IT Professional (CITP), he is interested in simplifying intricate technical concepts with practical real-world examples to create an enjoyable learning environment during his lectures. Grounded in hands-on professional experience and enriched by years of academic training, Mr. Liu holds a Master of Science degree in Data-driven Modelling from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, as well as a Master of Science degree with Distinction in Computer Science from The University of Hong Kong, after graduating from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Business Administration.
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Class Details
Timetable
| Lecture | Date | Time |
| 1 | 20 Jul 24 (Sat) | 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 |
| 2 | 27 Jul 24 (Sat) | 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 |
| 3 | 3 Aug 24 (Sat) | 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 |
| 4 | 10 Aug 24 (Sat) | 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 |
| 5 | 24 Aug 24 (Sat) | 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 |
Remarks: Tentative timetable is subject to change, and course commencement is subject to sufficient enrollment numbers.
Articulation Pathways
Progression Path
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$150 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee- Course Fee: $9900 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold an Advanced Diploma, a Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree preferably in the areas of business and statistics (e.g., mathematics, statistics, computer science, IT, engineering, economics or finance) awarded by a recognized institution.
Applicants with other equivalent qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
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| Certificate for Module (Business Process Automation with VBA and Python) 證書 (單元：商業流程自動化 – VBA及Python) |
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| COURSE CODE 33C14011A | FEES $9,900 | ENQUIRY 2867-8331 |
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Certificate for Module (Business Process Automation with VBA and Python)
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