Intreensic moves to bridge payment skills shortfall

Intreensic, a payments education and advisory group, has unveiled a suite of professional training courses aimed at bridging the growing talent gap in Africa’s digital payments and fintech sector.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the company said the new offerings are designed to equip professionals and organisations with critical skills required to thrive in a fast-changing industry.

The initiative, it said, is part of broader efforts to transform careers, support business growth, and accelerate innovation across Africa’s payments ecosystem.

Founded by Nkebet Mesele, a widely respected payments expert, Intreensic offers structured, certified training for those entering or advancing in the digital finance space.

The course lineup spans foundational to advanced topics, beginning with Introduction to Payments, a beginner-friendly course that explores the history and evolution of the payments industry.

It is tailored for entrepreneurs, consumers, and individuals curious about finance, offering a holistic understanding of how modern payment systems work.

Building on that foundation, The Payments Professional, described by the company as its flagship programme, dives deeper into electronic and real-time payments, mobile transactions, and the four-party model.

It also covers practical insights on regulatory compliance and operational pitfalls.

A follow-up course, The Payments Operation Professional, expands on TPP by introducing learners to EMV technology, transaction codes, dispute resolution, billing, settlement, reconciliation, and the roles of key stakeholders in the payments ecosystem.

The payments business professional focuses on profitability drivers, issuer-acquirer relationships, fee structures, regulatory challenges, and how to build sustainable payments businesses.

Other specialised courses include Remote Payments, which focuses on digital commerce, fraud mitigation, cross-border payments, and optimising user experience; and risk and regulations in payments, which covers fraud prevention, anti-money laundering, compliance, and dispute handling.

Others include mastering fintech, which is designed for innovators and guides learners from ideation through to product launch and market expansion; cybersecurity, which equips participants to secure financial transactions in an increasingly digital environment; and remittances, which offer a deep dive into global remittance systems, new technologies, and operational best practices.

The company said it is currently admitting new cohorts across the continent, with participants already enrolled from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. All programmes are delivered via a cloud-based learning management system, providing flexible access and interactive sessions.

“Our mission at Intreensic is to empower professionals with a world-class education that combines global best practices with localised insights,” said Mesele. “In an era where the payments landscape is evolving rapidly, we’re not just educating — we’re enabling innovation.”

The company added that its courses are certified by both the CPD Group and the CPD Certification Service, whose accreditations are recognised in over 100 countries.

“This recognition reflects our commitment to offering training that is both globally credible and locally relevant,” Mesele said.