Lagos, Nigeria- With Africa’s fintech and payments sector booming but talent shortages looming, payments education startup Intreensic has launched a fresh suite of online courses to help professionals and businesses upskill, as the company opens new cohort admissions across the continent.

Founded by internationally recognized payments expert Nkebet Mesele, Intreensic aims to tackle the growing need for structured, high-quality training in the complex world of digital payments — from foundational knowledge for beginners to specialized programs in cybersecurity, risk, remittances, and fintech entrepreneurship.

“We’re seeing rapid innovation in Africa’s payments ecosystem, but a lot of professionals are still learning on the job,” said Mesele in an interview. “We want to change that by providing globally recognized, practical education that raises the standard across the sector.”

The expanded curriculum includes nine new offerings such as Introduction to Payments, The Payments Professional, Cybersecurity in Payments, and Mastering Fintech, each designed to meet distinct needs across startups, established businesses, and regulators.

The courses are certified by The CPD Group and The CPD Certification Service, whose accreditations are recognized in over 100 countries, ensuring learners meet international standards. Participants can access the courses remotely through Intreensic’s online learning platform, which already serves professionals from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia.

Africa’s digital payment volumes are projected to continue their rapid rise, fueled by mobile money, fintech startups, and new cross-border solutions. Yet industry leaders warn that the pipeline of skilled professionals is not keeping pace, posing risks for innovation, compliance, and customer trust.

By focusing on specialized areas like dispute resolution, processing systems, emerging payment models, and fraud prevention, Intreensic’s training programs aim to address not just technical knowledge gaps but also the operational and regulatory complexities facing the sector.

Looking ahead, Intreensic says it plans to set up local operations in key African markets, deepening its regional reach and adapting programs to local contexts.

Applications for the upcoming cohorts are now open.