Digital Transformation in Banking and Fintech Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria is aimed at intermediate-level managers, Product Owners and specialists who wish to apply Agile ways of working in banks, financial institutions and the public sector without compromising regulatory requirements.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Build regulatory and compliance requirements into the product backlog from the start.
• Define the governance and documentation that are really needed.
• Work with risk, compliance and IT security as partners.
• Plan a regulated product change using Agile practices.

The course 'Fundamentals of Financial Markets: Banking Overview' enables an understanding of the structure of financial markets, retail banking, and investment banking. Participants will gain fundamental theoretical knowledge useful in projects related to this area. The course covers key terms, the functions of financial markets, various types of banks, and financial instruments.

In this five-day programme, participants will gain a practical grasp of corporate cash management, liquidity planning, and short-term treasury operations. The course is anchored in real-world business scenarios, equipping attendees to effectively monitor cash positions, create accurate cash-flow forecasts, optimize working capital, manage banking relationships, bolster payment controls, and make sound funding and investment decisions.

Through hands-on exercises, case studies, and realistic business simulations, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to boost liquidity visibility, enhance financial control, and implement a structured cash management framework within their organizations.

This course is crafted to instil the core principles of organisational transformation through the adoption of digital technologies and innovative business models. It empowers participants to enhance business performance and leverage technology effectively to achieve strategic organisational goals.

Delivered over five days, this highly interactive programme features a modular structure enriched with periodic assessments, case studies, and practical tools. These elements are designed to equip you with advanced skills to innovate, digitize, and transform your organisation. In today’s digital-centric business landscape, the ability to compete in the digital economy is crucial for any company. While many courses claim to teach Digital Transformation, they often overlook the critical 'how-to' aspects of successful execution.

This course bridges that gap by utilising the THRIVE framework (Transformation, Holistic, Response, Innovate, Value, and Enterprise) alongside real-life case studies and examples.

Terms like big data, AI, and autonomous cars are now commonplace in legal and political discourse, reflecting the influence of emerging tech. Despite their convenience, these innovations also pose disruptive societal challenges. This MOOC on digital governance tackles these issues, offering insights into their impact on law and politics, identifying risks under EU law, and providing tools to analyze and address these challenges. Join us for an enlightening journey designed by international experts in digital governance!

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (delivered online or onsite) is designed for business leaders looking to implement Digital Transformation within their organisations.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the core concepts of Digital Transformation
• Determine which areas within an organisation are suitable for digitisation
• Develop a digitisation strategy that outlines the necessary changes in processes, technology, and staff training.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced IT leaders, compliance officers, and digital transformation managers who wish to implement digital sovereignty initiatives using a structured roadmap approach.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to assess their organization's digital sovereignty maturity, develop a comprehensive strategy, create an actionable implementation roadmap, and establish governance frameworks.

This instructor-led live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) targets cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology leaders, and financial analysts who intend to record, manage, monitor, and process an organization's financial assets in the cloud.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to leverage FinOps practices within their organization to forecast costs, optimize processes, and carry out financial management operations in the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level finance professionals who wish to gain a comprehensive knowledge of FinOps principles and methodologies, including cloud financial management, optimization strategies, and collaboration among finance, engineering, and business teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the FinOps framework, principles, and phases.
• Manage cloud costs effectively through data analysis and governance.
• Collaborate between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud spend.
• Use FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level cloud financial management professionals who wish to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain advanced knowledge required for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Understand complex FinOps practices, including cost optimization, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills in applying FinOps strategies in real-world scenarios.
• Prepare for a successful completion of the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

This instructor-led live training (on-site or remote) is designed for accountants and bookkeepers seeking to utilize Xero for bookkeeping purposes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain real-time insights into cashflow.
• Link bank accounts to Xero for bank reconciliation.
• Prepare and verify VAT (Value Added Tax) returns in Xero.
• Create reports for distribution among team members.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level non-finance professionals who wish to have a foundational understanding of financial and accounting principles that are essential for effective decision-making in business.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand basic financial and accounting concepts that are essential for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Apply key financial ratios to assess the financial health of a business.
• Develop and manage budgets and perform variance analysis to monitor business performance.
• Use break-even analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.