Digital Transformation in Banking and Fintech Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana 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: A Banking Overview' enables an understanding of the structure of financial markets, retail banking, and investment banking. Participants will gain basic theoretical knowledge useful for projects related to this area. The course covers key terminology, the functions of financial markets, various types of banks, and financial instruments.

This five-day programme equips participants with a hands-on understanding of corporate cash management, liquidity planning, and short-term treasury operations. The course emphasises real-world business applications, empowering participants to effectively monitor cash positions, prepare reliable cash-flow forecasts, optimise working capital, manage banking relationships, strengthen payment controls, and make informed funding and investment decisions.

Through practical exercises, case studies, and business scenarios, participants will acquire the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance liquidity visibility, strengthen financial control, and establish a structured cash management framework within their organisations.

This programme is crafted to embed the core principles that guide an organisation’s evolution via digital technologies and innovative business models. It empowers participants to enhance business performance and strategically leverage technology to align with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Spanning five days, this highly interactive programme features a modular design with periodic assessments, case studies, and practical tools. It is designed to equip you with advanced capabilities to innovate, digitize, and transform your enterprise. In today’s digitally driven business landscape, it is crucial for companies to remain competitive within the digital economy. While many courses aim to teach the concept of Digital Transformation, they often overlook the practical 'how-to' aspects—specifically, the successful execution required for true transformation.

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

Terms such as big data, AI, and autonomous vehicles are now standard in legal and political discussions, highlighting the influence of emerging technologies. While these innovations offer convenience, they also present disruptive societal challenges. This MOOC on digital governance addresses these issues, offering insights into their effects on law and politics, identifying risks under EU law, and providing tools to analyze and tackle these challenges. Join us for an insightful journey designed by international experts in digital governance!

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at business leaders wishing to undertake a Digital Transformation within their organizations.

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

• Describe the concepts of Digital Transformation
• Identify areas of an organization where it makes sense to undertake digitization
• Draw out a digitization strategy that describes the changes needed in process, technology and training.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level IT leaders, compliance officers, and digital transformation managers who wish to use a structured roadmap approach to implement digital sovereignty initiatives.

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, establish governance frameworks.

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is tailored for cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology heads, and financial analysts who wish to record, manage, monitor, and process an organization's financial assets in the cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to utilise FinOps practices within an organization to forecast costs, optimise processes, and carry out financial management operations in the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (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 Botswana (online or on-site) is designed for advanced-level cloud financial management professionals who wish to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) relating to cloud cost management.

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

• Acquire the advanced knowledge necessary for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Comprehend complex FinOps practices, including cost optimisation, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills in applying FinOps strategies to real-world scenarios.
• Prepare for successful completion of the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

This instructor-led live training (onsite or remote) is aimed at accountants and bookkeepers who wish to use Xero for bookkeeping.

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

• Get a real-time view of cashflow.
• Link bank accounts to Xero for bank reconciliation.
• Prepare and check VAT (Value Added Tax) returns in Xero.
• Create reports for sharing amongst team members.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level non-finance professionals who seek a foundational grasp of the financial and accounting principles necessary for effective business decision-making.

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

• Comprehend the basic financial and accounting concepts vital for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyse financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Apply key financial ratios to evaluate the financial health of a business.
• Develop and manage budgets, and perform variance analysis to monitor business performance.
• Utilise break-even analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.