AI for Finance Professionals: Claude for Excel VIR

Description

Generative AI is reshaping how finance professionals research companies, analyze data, draft documents, and communicate insights. Claude has emerged as one of the leading generative AI assistants in the industry, but most professionals are not using it effectively.

This course introduces finance professionals to the fundamentals of Claude for common workflows including data analysis, research, document drafting, presentation creation, and email communication. Participants will learn how to craft effective prompts, interpret AI outputs, and apply Claude safely and effectively in finance environments.

By the end of the session, participants will understand how Claude can accelerate day-to-day tasks while supporting more efficient analysis and decision-making, along with the limitations, ethical considerations, and security implications they need to manage.

What you will learn

Introduction to Claude for Finance

  • Overview of generative AI and large language models
  • Understanding Claude capabilities, features, and limitations
  • Claude subscription tiers and what each unlocks


Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

  • Crafting effective initial and follow-up prompts
  • Techniques for refining prompts and improving output quality
  • Strategies for eliciting the most relevant and accurate responses


Practical Applications for Finance

  • Using Claude for financial analysis and data interpretation
  • In-depth research and due diligence on companies and industries
  • Drafting proposals, documents, and presentations
  • Brainstorming innovative solutions
  • Performing daily administrative tasks


Working with Source Documents

  • Analyzing Excel files with Claude
  • Summarizing PDF documents and filings
  • Best practices for document-driven workflows


Limitations, Ethics, and Security

  • Recognizing and mitigating hallucinations
  • Ethical considerations when using AI in finance
  • Data security and confidentiality best practices

Further information

Training The Street
Provider:
Training The Street
Duration:
3 Hours
Locations:
Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Dubai, Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Seattle Area (Bellevue), Singapore, Toronto, Washington Dc

Contact Information

Training The Street

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12th Floor, Suite 1201
New York
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United States of America

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