Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Digital Payments and Treasury Automation Systems Training Course

Course Introduction

The Digital Payments and Treasury Automation Systems Training Course is designed to equip treasury professionals, finance officers, ICT specialists, policymakers, and public sector leaders with practical knowledge and advanced skills in digital payment technologies, treasury automation systems, electronic financial management, and smart financial governance. The course focuses on strengthening treasury operations, improving financial efficiency, enhancing cash management systems, and promoting secure digital financial ecosystems within government institutions, financial organizations, and public sector agencies.

This comprehensive training explores modern digital payment systems, treasury management platforms, electronic funds transfer systems, real-time payment processing, automated cash management, blockchain-enabled transactions, cybersecurity for digital finance, and integrated financial management information systems (IFMIS). Participants will gain practical expertise in treasury automation, digital banking integration, payment reconciliation, liquidity management, financial analytics, and regulatory compliance for digital financial operations.

The course further examines emerging trends in fintech innovation, artificial intelligence in treasury systems, mobile payment ecosystems, central bank digital currencies, cloud-based financial platforms, and digital transformation strategies for public financial management. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants will strengthen their competencies in digital treasury governance, financial process automation, operational risk management, and strategic leadership for future-ready digital payment systems.

Course Objectives

1. To strengthen understanding of digital payment systems and treasury automation frameworks
2. To enhance skills in electronic financial management and treasury operations automation
3. To improve competencies in digital cash management, liquidity planning, and payment processing systems
4. To develop expertise in Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) and digital treasury platforms
5. To strengthen knowledge of fintech innovation, blockchain, and electronic transaction systems
6. To improve skills in cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and digital financial risk management
7. To enhance competencies in financial analytics, reporting automation, and treasury intelligence systems
8. To strengthen understanding of compliance, regulatory, and governance frameworks for digital payments
9. To equip participants with practical skills in payment reconciliation, financial integration, and automation technologies
10. To promote operational efficiency, transparency, and accountability through digital treasury transformation

Organization Benefits

1. Improved efficiency and automation of treasury and payment operations
2. Enhanced financial transparency and accountability in digital financial management systems
3. Faster and more accurate payment processing and reconciliation systems
4. Strengthened liquidity management and cash flow optimization capabilities
5. Reduced operational costs through treasury process automation
6. Enhanced cybersecurity and protection of digital financial transactions
7. Improved compliance with financial regulations and payment governance standards
8. Better financial reporting and real-time treasury monitoring systems
9. Increased operational resilience and business continuity in financial operations
10. Enhanced institutional readiness for digital finance innovation and smart treasury systems

Target Participants

• Treasury and finance officers
• Government accountants and auditors
• Banking and payment systems professionals
• ICT and digital transformation specialists
• IFMIS and e-government system administrators
• Central bank and ministry of finance officials
• Compliance and risk management officers
• Financial analysts and treasury managers
• Procurement and contract finance officers
• FinTech and digital banking professionals
• Development partners and donor-funded project staff
• Senior public sector managers and policymakers

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Digital Payments and Treasury Automation

1. Principles and concepts of digital payment systems and treasury automation
2. Evolution of digital finance and electronic payment ecosystems
3. Treasury management frameworks and financial governance systems
4. Digital transformation strategies in treasury operations
5. Regulatory and compliance frameworks for digital financial systems
6. Case study on treasury automation and digital payment transformation initiatives

Module 2: Digital Payment Systems and Electronic Transactions

1. Electronic funds transfer systems and payment processing platforms
2. Real-time gross settlement systems and instant payment technologies
3. Mobile payments, digital wallets, and cashless transaction systems
4. Payment gateways and online transaction management systems
5. Cross-border digital payments and international transaction systems
6. Case study on digital payment modernization and financial inclusion enhancement

Module 3: Treasury Management Systems and Cash Automation

1. Treasury management systems (TMS) and automation technologies
2. Digital cash management and liquidity optimization techniques
3. Treasury forecasting and working capital management systems
4. Bank account management and automated reconciliation processes
5. Payment scheduling and treasury workflow automation strategies
6. Case study on treasury automation and cash flow management improvement

Module 4: Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS)

1. IFMIS architecture and digital financial integration systems
2. Treasury single account and government cash management systems
3. Budget execution and automated expenditure tracking systems
4. Financial reporting and accounting automation tools
5. Integration of IFMIS with banking and payment systems
6. Case study on IFMIS implementation and treasury operational efficiency

Module 5: Financial Analytics and Treasury Intelligence Systems

1. Financial analytics and treasury data management systems
2. Real-time dashboards and treasury performance monitoring tools
3. Predictive analytics for liquidity and financial forecasting
4. Artificial intelligence in treasury and payment systems
5. Business intelligence tools for treasury decision-making processes
6. Case study on data-driven treasury management and financial intelligence systems

Module 6: Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention in Digital Payments

1. Cybersecurity frameworks for digital financial systems
2. Fraud prevention and anti-money laundering controls in payment systems
3. Digital identity management and secure authentication technologies
4. Data privacy and financial information protection standards
5. Cyber incident response and digital financial resilience planning
6. Case study on cybersecurity management and fraud mitigation in treasury systems

Module 7: Blockchain and Emerging Financial Technologies

1. Blockchain applications in treasury and payment systems
2. Smart contracts and decentralized financial technologies
3. Central bank digital currencies and digital asset management systems
4. FinTech innovations and digital banking transformation strategies
5. Future trends in digital finance and treasury modernization
6. Case study on blockchain-enabled treasury systems and payment innovation

Module 8: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management

1. Financial governance and treasury compliance management systems
2. Regulatory frameworks for digital payments and treasury operations
3. Operational risk management in treasury automation systems
4. Audit trails and accountability mechanisms for digital financial transactions
5. Internal controls and compliance monitoring strategies
6. Case study on treasury governance and compliance management reforms

Module 9: Digital Procurement Payments and Supplier Financial Systems

1. Electronic procurement payment systems and automation platforms
2. Supplier payment management and invoice automation systems
3. Digital contract finance and procurement reconciliation systems
4. Vendor risk assessment and payment compliance monitoring
5. Integration of procurement and treasury management systems
6. Case study on digital procurement payment systems and supplier transparency enhancement

Module 10: Cloud Computing and Digital Financial Infrastructure

1. Cloud-based treasury and payment management systems
2. Digital infrastructure planning and financial system scalability
3. Secure cloud storage and disaster recovery systems
4. Infrastructure resilience and business continuity strategies
5. Digital infrastructure governance and service integration systems
6. Case study on cloud-based treasury transformation and digital infrastructure modernization

Module 11: Strategic Leadership and Organizational Change Management

1. Strategic leadership in treasury automation and digital finance transformation
2. Change management strategies for digital treasury modernization
3. Stakeholder engagement and communication in financial transformation projects
4. Building digital finance competencies and organizational capacity
5. Innovation culture and continuous improvement in treasury operations
6. Case study on leadership and change management in treasury digitalization initiatives

Module 12: Future Trends and Smart Treasury Systems

1. Smart government and intelligent treasury management systems
2. Artificial intelligence and machine learning in payment automation
3. Sustainable digital finance and green payment systems
4. Emerging technologies shaping future treasury operations
5. Building resilient and future-ready treasury institutions
6. Case study on smart treasury systems and future-focused financial transformation initiatives

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).
5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.
6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.
13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.
14. Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.