Overview

The Finance & Business Transformation with AI program, developed and led by industry mentor Ahsan Sharif, was one of Standard Computer College’s most transformative initiatives to date. Conducted over 12 weeks, the mentorship-based course equipped a selected cohort of 100 students over two cohorts, chosen from over 300 applicants, with the practical knowledge and digital tools needed to modernize finance functions and drive strategic transformation in real-world business environments.

This program served as a bridge between traditional finance education and emerging technologies, enabling participants to learn how automation, analytics, and artificial intelligence can revolutionize decision-making and efficiency in modern enterprises.

Program Design & Delivery

• Cohort-Based Mentorship: Each participant benefited from structured one-on-one mentoring and guided workshops led directly by Ahsan Sharif, ensuring personal development and applied understanding.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: The course integrated six core modules covering financial modelling, process automation, business analytics, workflow optimization, and AI-driven forecasting.
• Hands-On Experience: Students completed a capstone project, simulating a real-world finance transformation journey from diagnosing inefficiencies to implementing AI-based automation solutions.
• Real-World Tools: Training featured platforms such as Power BI, Excel, UiPath, Azure AI, and ChatGPT API, allowing participants to gain practical exposure to technologies used by modern finance teams.

Tangible Impact & Measurable Outcomes

• 50 students graduated out of a 100 trained over two cohorts with 12 AI-powered finance automation projects developed and publicly showcased.
• Improved employability: Multiple participants secured roles in finance, analytics, and technology-driven organisations soon after completing the program.
• Performance improvements: Students demonstrated measurable gains in financial forecasting accuracy, reporting speed, and workflow efficiency across all project evaluations.
• Participants who successfully completed the programme received a Certificate of Completion in Finance & Business Transformation with AI.

Social Impact

The initiative specifically targeted orphaned and underprivileged individuals, providing access to world-class training and mentorship at no cost. By doing so, it created a rare model of inclusive digital upskilling,proving that financial literacy and AI proficiency can empower youth to break barriers, enhance employability, and contribute to Pakistan’s digital economy.

Student Testimonials (Highlights)

• “Before this program, I only understood Excel. Now I’ve built an AI-driven dashboard that predicts monthly revenue for my uncle’s business.” – Hamza, Cohort 1 Graduate
• “The mentorship helped me understand finance from a data and automation perspective. It changed how I think about problem-solving.” – Ayesha, Junior Financial Analyst (Alumni)
• “Ahsan Sharif didn’t just teach us tools; he taught us how to think like digital leaders.” – Saad, ML Intern (Alumni)

Tutor & Mentor Profile - Ahsan Sharif

Digital Transformation & AI Mentor

Ahsan Sharif has led a distinguished career at the intersection of finance, technology, and business strategy. As the designer and lead mentor of this course, he voluntarily delivered an intensive curriculum that integrated financial management principles with hands-on exposure to AI and automation frameworks.

His mentorship style combined strategic financial thinking with practical application, enabling students to understand not just how to build financial models, but how to digitally transform them.

“True transformation starts when technology meets purpose; this program proved that education can be both accessible and revolutionary.” - Ahsan Sharif

Legacy & Outlook

The Finance & Business Transformation with AI program became a benchmark initiative at Standard Computer College, showcasing how education can blend industry relevance, social responsibility, and measurable outcomes.

Its success paved the way for future collaborations, ensuring that the next generation of finance professionals will continue to benefit from programs designed to merge financial expertise with technological innovation.

This program was more than a course, it was a catalyst for change. It turned aspiring students into data-driven problem-solvers, ready to lead Pakistan’s transformation toward a smarter, AI-enabled financial future.