Transforming Banking Talent for the Digital Age: Introducing the CIB Ghana Digital Academy Programme

Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) is proud to announce the launch of the CIB Ghana Digital Academy Programme—a forward-thinking training initiative designed to equip banking and financial services professionals with the digital skills required to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape.

A Structured Pathway for Every Career Stage

The Digital Academy Programme is meticulously structured into three progressive modules, each tailored to meet the needs of professionals at different stages of their careers:

1. Digital Banking Essentials (Foundation Level)

Target Audience: Entry-level bankers, customer service representatives, and non-technical staff
Duration: 5 weeks

Key Learning Areas:

• Fundamentals of digital banking and fintech
• Regulatory frameworks and compliance
• Core banking systems and cybersecurity basics
• Enhancing customer experience through digital channels

2. Advanced Digital Banking & Innovation (Intermediate Level)

Target Audience: Mid-level managers, IT teams, and digital leads
Duration: 10 weeks

Key Learning Areas:

• Open banking and API ecosystems
• Artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics
• Cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi)

3. Strategic Digital Leadership (Advanced Level)

Target Audience: Executives, CIOs, CDOs, and heads of digital transformation
Duration: 12 weeks

Key Learning Areas:

• Developing and implementing digital transformation strategies
• Regulatory technology (RegTech) and compliance automation
• Leadership in a digital-first economy
• Emerging topics such as Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), DeFi, and the Metaverse

Innovative Delivery and Real-World Application

The programme combines facilitator-led sessions, interactive e-learning modules, case studies, and hands-on assessments. Participants, especially at the leadership level, will engage in capstone projects and peer discussions, ensuring practical application of knowledge and collaborative learning.

Certification and Assessment

• Foundation and Intermediate Levels: Assessed through multiple-choice questions.
• Advanced Level: Aligned with the CIB Associate Chartered Banker exam format, featuring case studies and essay-style questions.

Successful participants will receive industry-recognized certification, enhancing their professional credentials and career prospects.

Investment in Your Future

• Foundation Level: GHS 4,000
• Intermediate Level: GHS 5,000
• Advanced Level: GHS 6,000
• Full Programme (All Levels): GHS 15,000

Expert Faculty and Industry Collaboration

The Digital Academy brings together leading experts from fintech firms, the Bank of Ghana, the Cyber Security Authority, and other key industry stakeholders. Participants will also have the opportunity to work in sandbox environments, gaining hands-on experience with the latest fintech innovations.

Shaping the Future of Banking in Ghana

The CIB Ghana Digital Academy is more than just a training programme—it is a strategic investment in the future of Ghana’s banking sector. Whether you are just starting your career or leading digital transformation at the executive level, the Academy offers a pathway to success in the digital era.

For more information and to register, visit: Digital Academy Programme