Advancement Programme: Inclusive Digital Finance Policy and Regulation
Participants will gain the critical skills needed to design policies that foster digital financial inclusion, ensuring that regulations support the development of accessible and safe financial services for all.
This programme will enable professionals to navigate the complexities of the digital finance ecosystem and lead the development of consumer protection policies, market-enabling regulatory frameworks, supervision, and compliance. Participants will gain a holistic understanding of how to balance financial innovations with oversight, enabling them to build and implement policies that drive economic growth and create a more inclusive financial future.
Who should enrol?
The programme is tailored for professionals working at central banks, financial regulatory bodies, government ministries, and international development organisations with a strong interest in policy and regulation. It is designed for those whose roles involve designing, implementing, influencing, overseeing, or being affected by policies related to digital finance, equipping them with advanced knowledge and practical skills to navigate the future of finance.
Enrolment criteria: Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
$1,750Fee
12 monthsDuration
EnglishLanguage
| Starting Date | Applications Close |
|---|---|
| 19 February 2026 | 15 February 2026 |
| 11 June 2026 | 7 June 2026 |
| 1 October 2026 | 27 September 2026 |
Benefits of this programme
- Gain expertise in Digital Financial Services regulations. Participants will acquire a deep understanding of the policy and regulatory frameworks that govern the digital financial landscape. The programme is designed to help participants navigate the complexities of this evolving area, covering topics like mobile money regulation, consumer protection, and the supervision of new technologies. This expertise is crucial for creating an enabling environment that promotes both financial innovation and stability.
- Gain practical, hands-on skills. The programme is built around real-world case studies and projects, ensuring participants leave with a tangible toolkit of strategies that can immediately be applied to work in the field.
- Global networking. Participants will connect with professionals from a variety of backgrounds, from Microfinance Institutes, banks, central banks, and tech companies to development organisations, which can open doors to new collaborations and career opportunities.
Outline Summary
| Course | Duration | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | Certificate In Digital Money | 10 Weeks | 30 |
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Electives (Select a minimum of 4)
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Regulations in Digital Financial Services | 4 Weeks | 10 |
| Consumer Protection | 4 Weeks | 10 | |
| Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance | 4 Weeks | 10 | |
| Understanding and Managing Risk | 6 Weeks | 10 | |
| Regulating and Governing Instant and Inclusive Payment Systems | 8 Weeks | 10 | |
| Compulsory | Exam | Self-paced | 30 |
Minimum Credits Required: 100