Payments Masterclass - Online Course
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PAYMENTS MASTERCLASS
for YOU TO EXCEL IN THE NEW ERA OF FINANCE
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15 minutes per day
2 hours
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At CFTE, we collaborate with the the next generation of financial leaders and institutions.
Turn Paytech into
your organisation's advantage.
The global payments industry is experiencing an unprecedented wave of innovation, transforming how we transact—from mobile and contactless payments to real-time transactions, digital wallets, QR codes, and the rise of tokenization through cryptocurrencies and CBDCs.
To navigate this dynamic landscape, CFTE’s Payments Masterclass equips you with the real-world applications of cutting-edge technologies and innovations in digital payments from an industry expert leading the charge in fintech innovation.
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Global investment in payments technology is projected to reach by 2024
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Contactless payment transactions are projected to account of all in-store payments by 2024
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People worldwide are expected to use mobile payment solutions by 2024
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Leading Voice, Author, Keynote Speaker, PO Payment, Head of Marketing (one of EU’s largest banks), publisher “The New Frontier” with over 12 years in banking and payments.
Discover how leading organisations are harnessing generative AI for marketing and enhance your skills with our hands-on exercises and learn from industry best practices.
Leading Voice, Author, Keynote Speaker, PO Payment, Head of Marketing (one of EU’s largest banks), publisher “The New Frontier” with over 12 years in banking and payments.
At the end of this course, you'll...
Build a foundational understanding of payments to level-up your fintech skills and become a digital payments expert. This bite-sized course will cover the core concepts, allowing you to grasp the basics in just 15 minutes per day for 2 hours.
Discover the biggest trends and innovations in payment technologies to stay ahead of the curve. Dive into cutting-edge developments in the payments industry with short, focused sessions that make complex topics accessible.
Understand the driving forces behind the growth in the payments industry to gain a clear view of the global ecosystem. Learn how industry expansion is shaping the future of payments through concise modules that break down complex concepts.
Get a comprehensive overview of today’s payment methods to better understand their real-world applications. Master various payment methods, from traditional to innovative, through targeted lessons that fit seamlessly into your schedule.
Learn from an industry leader to gain an insider’s perspective on the payments industry. These sessions distill valuable insights into practical knowledge that you can apply immediately, all within a few minutes each day.
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From basic to advanced concepts
15-minute lesson per day in 2 hours. Aquire all essential the skills for Paytech.
This week explores the definition, the inner mechanisms, and the evolution of Generative AI.
- Day 1: Definition of Generative AI
- Day 2: Differences between traditional Machine Learning and Generative AI
- Day 3: Transformers: a revolutionary breakthrough
- Day 4: Scaling transformers
- Day 5: LLMs as a new human/machine interface
This week discusses the Generative AI landscape and key players such as infrastructure providers, model providers and application providers.
- Day 6: Model providers
- Day 7: Infrastructure providers
- Day 8: Application providers
- Day 9: Hands-on project: Getting started with ChatGPT and Customer Personas
- Day 10: Hands-on project: Analysing & extracting information from PDF Reports with AI
This week explores the definition, the inner mechanisms, and the evolution of Generative AI.
- Day 1: Definition of Generative AI
- Day 2: Differences between traditional Machine Learning and Generative AI
- Day 3: Transformers: a revolutionary breakthrough
- Day 4: Scaling transformers
- Day 5: LLMs as a new human/machine interface
This week discusses the Generative AI landscape and key players such as infrastructure providers, model providers and application providers.
- Day 6: Model providers
- Day 7: Infrastructure providers
- Day 8: Application providers
- Day 9: Hands-on project: Getting started with ChatGPT and Customer Personas
- Day 10: Hands-on project: Analysing & extracting information from PDF Reports with AI
This week explores the definition, the inner mechanisms, and the evolution of Generative AI.
- Day 1: Definition of Generative AI
- Day 2: Differences between traditional Machine Learning and Generative AI
- Day 3: Transformers: a revolutionary breakthrough
- Day 4: Scaling transformers
- Day 5: LLMs as a new human/machine interface
This week discusses the Generative AI landscape and key players such as infrastructure providers, model providers and application providers.
- Day 6: Model providers
- Day 7: Infrastructure providers
- Day 8: Application providers
- Day 9: Hands-on project: Getting started with ChatGPT and Customer Personas
- Day 10: Hands-on project: Analysing & extracting information from PDF Reports with AI
Who should take this course?
Professionals in Financial institutions, Central Banks, Fintechs, Startups, Marketing Associations, Content and PR Agencies across
Chief Marketing Officers
Heads of Marketing
AI Strategy Executives
Innovation Roles
Decision-makers in Digital Channels
Skill Development Managers and L&D teams
Partnership and communication roles
Why our alumni love our programmes
"The content was really relevant. I really liked that it gave a lot of examples on how AI can be applied in the industry, the companies that are successful implementing AI and high level view on what AI is really about."
“The interviews covered in the course introduced the insights that are very important from those with 20+ years experience professionals.”
“Since I finished the course, I raised suggestions to my team to integrate different technologies and AI in the different parts of the organisation.”
“I would suggest this course to all my colleagues in order to understand how all our jobs will be influenced by this technological revolution.”
“CFTE’s course is more engaging than the rest of the online courses that I’ve done because of the course format and expert interviews included.”
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Ritesh Jain
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- 30 hours of expert content
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Mode of payment.
We accept all major credit cards and debit cards.
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Speak to your manager about the course, and get a reimbursement by your employer. Here is how you can do it (with a template provided).
Instalments.
You can choose to pay the full amount, or you can opt for a 2-part payment plan option. The 2-part payment option requires one payment upfront, followed by second during your course.
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Learn Payments from 20+ world-class experts, get an industry-recognised certificate and advance in your career
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Free Online Digital Payments Masterclass
Build your skills in the payments industry that’s shaking up the fintech landscape
Why are Payments Important and Where to Begin?
The global payments industry has seen more innovation than the previous decades combined – from mobile payments, contactless payments, real-time transactions, embedded payments, growing digital wallets, QR codes to tokennization through cryptocurrencies and CBDCs. The growth in the payments industry is accelerating and revenues from it are set to reach $2.9 trillion by 2030.
This is why CFTE’s Payments masterclass is designed to give you the skills you need to understand the current transformation the payments industry is undergoing and how it is changing financial services. With this masterclass, you will have the chance to learn the real-world applications of new technologies and innovations in digital payments from an industry expert at the forefront of fintech innovation.
10/10 of the top Fintech companies are based in the Payments industry
Learn Payments directly from a world-class leader!
With this free online Payments course, you'll:
- Build a foundational understanding of payments to level-up your fintech skills and become a digital payments expert
- Discover the biggest trends and innovations in payment technologies today to stay ahead of the curve
- Understand the reasons behind the growth in the payments industry to get a clear view of the global payments ecosystem
- Get a 360-degree overview of payment methods used today to better understand real-world applications
- Learn from an exclusive industry leader so that you have an insider view of the payments industry
The expert you'll be learning from
Ritesh Jain
Co-founder, Infynit | Former CTO, HSBC
Ritesh is a Thought Leader, IT executive & Board Advisor with two decades of global experience in Digital Technology, Business Transformation, and Operations with fortune 500 companies like HSBC, VISA, Maersk to name a few. Ritesh is an expert in Payments, Banking & Financial Services, Regulatory – KYC/AML, Open Banking/ PSD2, high transaction platform and services, reduction in operational cost and optimisation.
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers about our specialisation
Anyone who wants to have a solid understanding of payments should take this specialisation. Either to lead projects, a team or innovation applicable the world of payments.
At CFTE, we pride ourselves in offering courses for professionals, by professionals and offering a global view – this is how we compare with the market. This is done through videos, readings, and insights from CEOs to make the learning experience accessible. You will be able to take the course fully online and at your own pace, so you can be in charge of your proper upskilling. At CFTE, we believe there is an urgent need for all to learn the right skills for a world of digital finance, and we support all initiatives that are supporting the same goal.
We break our programmes into two types: short courses and specialisations. Our specialisations are a bundle of all of our short courses relating to an overarching topic. Specialisations allow learners to get a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of a given topic in its many areas. If you have previous experience on this specialisation’s subject or you are interested in learning more about a specific area of it, you can enrol in the individual course that covers your area of interest, instead of taking the whole specialisation. Feel free to chat with us if you’d like some advise on which one would suit you best!
There are no strict prerequisites for taking the course. The Payments in Digital Finance specialisation aims to provide anyone interested in finance (in its wider definition) with a general overview of the trends in payments and digital finance, with the right balance between content that is easily accessible but that also provides insightful knowledge.
You will have access to the course for 6 months from enrolment. This duration is set to ensure you can pace yourself for the best learning outcome. Though not a common request, you can talk to us if you need an extension of the access after the 6 months are up.
Yes, you will receive a digital certificate upon successful completion of the course. This certificate is digital so it can be shared at any time and embedded into your online professional profile.
We accept all major credit cards and debit cards. You can choose to pay the full amount, or you can opt for a 3-part payment plan option. The 3-part payment option requires one payment upfront, followed by second and third during your course. Chat with us to find out more!
