Advancement Programme: Inclusive Digital Payments
By bridging the gap between strategic business insights and practical technical expertise, your team will learn how to create efficient, scalable, and widely accessible financial services. The curriculum covers topics from the fundamentals of mobile money operations and managing last-mile agent networks to launching and operating Inclusive Instant Payment (IIP) systems.
This programme will equip professionals to navigate the complexities of the digital payments landscape and lead successful initiatives that expand access to formal financial services. The participants will gain a holistic understanding of the ecosystem, from foundational concepts to advanced product management, enabling them to build and operate services that truly make a difference. This programme enables participants to become experts or build a team of experts capable of innovating and driving growth while simultaneously creating a more inclusive financial future.
Who should enrol?
This programme is ideal for payment systems professionals, managers, product developers, and operations specialists at financial institutions, mobile network operators, and FinTech companies who are looking to deepen their expertise in digital payments. It’s also highly relevant for policymakers and regulators seeking to understand the technical and operational dynamics of the payment systems they oversee.
Enrolment criteria: Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
$1,750Fee
12 monthsDuration
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| 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 payments. Participants will learn to design and implement digital payment systems that reach all populations, especially those in the informal sector who lack access to traditional banking.
- 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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Mobile Money Operations | 5 Weeks | 10 |
| Money Transfers | 4 Weeks | 10 | |
| Agent Networks at the Last Mile (A CGAP Course) | 5 Weeks | 10 | |
| Launching and Operating Instant and Inclusive Payment Systems | 8 Weeks | 10 | |
| Product Management for FinTech | 5 Weeks | 10 | |
| Compulsory | Exam | Self-paced | 30 |
Minimum Credits Required: 100