AIFC Academy with SDU and AlmaU Universities graduated the first groups of students Trained under Minor Programs in the Financial Sector

AlmaU University has graduated the first group of students who completed minor programs developed by the AIFC Academy with the support of Freedom Broker and the corporate foundation Freedom Shapagat. This made it possible to integrate real cases, industry expertise, and modern market practices into the educational process. The duration of training ranges from three to four months, depending on the field of study.

The ceremony marked an important milestone in the development of practice-oriented education and in the formation of a new generation of specialists who will shape the future of Kazakhstan’s financial industry.

Certificates were awarded to students of the Finance and Law programs who successfully completed additional educational tracks. The minor programs were officially transferred to the university in August 2025 and became part of students’ individual educational pathways, strengthening their applied skills and expanding market-relevant competencies.

Aigul Kazbekova, Project Manager at the AIFC Academy, noted:

“Today’s ceremony proves that joint work between the university and industry delivers results. Students did not simply attend a course, they acquired knowledge and skills that meet the current requirements of the financial sector. Such programs build confidence and create a professional foundation for a successful career for young specialists.”

Minor programs have become a tool that strengthens the connection between the university and industry: students work with real tasks, study cases, and gain an understanding of regulatory mechanisms, asset management, and compliance practices.

SDU University has marked the graduation of the first students from the AIFC Academy minor program. Certificates were awarded to 25 future specialists in the field of finance.

This event became an important milestone in the development of practice-oriented financial education in Kazakhstan and a confirmation of the growing demand for modern applied competencies.

The minor programs were officially transferred to SDU on August 14, 2025, and immediately became part of the university’s strategy to expand educational trajectories. This year, training was conducted in the field of “Derivative Securities, Options” which is one of the in-demand disciplines in the financial market.

Minor programs allow students to study highly specialized disciplines in greater depth and to acquire additional competencies beyond their core curriculum. The duration of training varies depending on the profile and level of complexity of the program.