FinTech Payment Product Management (FinTech Payment PM)
A 6-weeks immersive program for Product Managers, founders, and product builders who want to understand how money moves globally and deliver scalable payment solutions; with the option to become an AIPMM Certified FinTech Payment Product Manager.
Date: September 26th - October 31st, 2026
Morning Session: 9am - 12pm (GMT +1)
Afternoon Session: 3pm - 6pm (GMT +1)
Duration
6 weeks
Format
Live Sessions
Time Commitment
8hrs every Saturday
Level
Specialized
"Is FinTech Payment PM right for you?"
This is for you if...
This may not be for you if...
The Transformation You Will Experience
Building fintech payment products requires unique product thinking. Payments power digital commerce, but they come with complexity most product professionals aren't prepared for, payment gateways, fraud prevention, compliance, and financial regulations add layers to what seems like simple decisions.
You don't need to become a financial engineer, you need to understand how payment ecosystems work and the frameworks to design secure, scalable experiences. Over six weeks, you'll learn how digital payment systems operate, how to design payment flows, and how to build products customers trust. By the end, you'll confidently shape payment features and position yourself to lead fintech products that power digital commerce.
92%
of our graduates land PM roles within 6 months
or advance to senior positions in their current companies
How You Will Learn
A blended learning experience designed for busy professionals who want real results
Live sessions
Weekly 8-hour live sessions with industry experts. Interactive sessions where you'll learn frameworks, analyze case studies, and get real-time feedback.
Every Saturday, 9AM-12PM and 3-6PM WAT
Become AIPMM Certified
Become a certified FinTech Payment Product Manager by taking the AIPMM certification exam to validate your expertise.
Become Globally Recognized
Build A Real AI Product (Capstone)
Learn how to build, prototype and ship a complete product from scratch. From user research to software testing using AI Tools.
Portfolio-ready Deliverable
Team Based Learning
(LIVE Class Only)
Collaborate with a pod of 4-5 peers on group projects. Learn to navigate cross-functional dynamics just like in real PM roles.
Peer learning & accountability
On Demand Program
Learn at your own pace for 3 months' worth of access to the program. There is no live class. Paid Mentorship available for 1-on-1 guidance.
Learn at your own pace for 3 months
Alumni Hub & Job Board Alert
Access our Alumni Community and Job Board to get valuable resources to support your ongoing professional growth.
Exclusive Access to Opportunities
AI-Led Capstone Projects That Get Noticed
Real product work that demonstrates your PM skills to hiring managers. Increased team engagement by 34% through AI-powered recommendations
FinTech
KOBOPAY
Increase merchant payment success rate and settlement reliability, measured by high transaction approval rates, accurate reconciliation, and timely T+1 merchant payouts.
Mustapha Yakubu
Resource Consultant, Sirva
FinTech
Web Checkout Solution for Iki
A unified Web Checkout Solution that aggregates multiple payment rails Cards, MoMo, Bank Transfer) into a single, seamless interface, reducing friction and ensuring global compliance.
Ladi Ogunseye
Payments expansion manager, pawaTech
Lifestyle
RubyPay Checkout - a secure web checkout for Nigerian merchants
Achieve a high payment success rate and fast merchant settlement, while maintaining full regulatory compliance and seamless dispute and reconciliation resolution.
Blessing Onyeanwusi
Product manager, FairMoney
Difference Between "Live" and "On Demand" Sessions
Live Class
On Demand
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New Projects
Cohorts
6-Week Comprehensive Curriculum
A comprehensive journey from PM fundamentals to advanced product knowledge
10
Learn:
- How to build your product using AI tools
- How to prototype your product using AI tools.
- How to ship your product using AI tools.
Choose a product, define target audience and user journeys, map out the success metrics, outline end-to-end user flow and present final product plan, insights using AI tools.
Key Skills: prompt engineering, vibe coding.
Why This Program Stands Out: Global Payments Expertise
Unlike programs that focus on a single market, you'll gain comprehensive knowledge across:
UK & European Payment Infrastructure
- UK Systems: Faster Payments, Bacs, CHAPS
- SEPA & SEPA Instant for eurozone transfers
- PSD2 compliance and Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)
- Open Banking and Account-to-Account (A2A) payments
International Card Networks
- Global schemes: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
- Regional schemes: UnionPay (Asia), Discover (US), JCB (Japan)
- Network tokens and 3D Secure authentication
- Interchange models across different markets
Regional Payment Methods by Geography
- Europe (EEA): iDEAL, Bancontact, Klarna, Sofort
- UK: Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal
- APAC: Alipay, WeChat Pay, GrabPay, Paytm
- LATAM: PIX (Brazil), OXXO (Mexico), Mercado Pago
- MEA: M-Pesa, Fawry, regional mobile money
Cross-Border & Multi-Currency Operations
- SWIFT for international transfers
- Foreign exchange (FX) in payment flows
- Multi-currency settlement and reconciliation
- Scheme settlement currency vs merchant settlement currency
This global foundation means you can:
Learn From Industry Leaders
World-class instructors from companies that define product excellence
Head, Core Operations & Customer Support
Lead critical operational functions that drove efficiency, customer satisfaction, and business growth.
Manager, Scheme Mandates & Partnerships
Has a focus on elevating transaction experiences and sparking innovation in global markets.
Director of Product Management
8years+ experience building and scaling digital products across fintech and banking from idea to launch and beyond.
AML Manager
In the e-payments ecosystem with 7+ years of experience in fraud detection, fraud monitoring, fraud investigation, risk & control, transaction monitoring & AML, KYC/EDD & compliance.
Head of Product
Building the cross-border payment foundations across licensing, partnerships, product discovery & development.
Head Data & AI
Currently leading the entire data function at Flutterwave, including Analytics, Engineering, Governance, Quality Management and AI. Working to reshape Flutterwave’s focus on strategic value, AI innovation, and robust governance.
Senior Product Manager
Building critical infrastructure powering the compliant movement of stablecoins and cryptocurrencies, locally and across borders.
Your Career Pathway
Multiple paths to PM success—choose the journey that fits your background
Customer Support / Operations → FinTech Payment Product Manager
For professionals who start by supporting payment users, merchants, or financial services operations and gradually move into managing payment systems and product improvements.
3 Months
Payments Operations Associate
1-2 Years
Payments Operations Specialist
3-5 Years
FinTech Payments Product Manager
Engineer → FinTech Payment Product Manager
For engineers building payment infrastructure, APIs, or transaction systems who want to move into product ownership and strategic decision-making.
3 Months
Payments Engineer / API Engineer
1-2 Years
Payment Product Associate
3-5 Years
FinTech Payments Product Manager
Product Associate → FinTech Payment Product Manager
For existing product managers who want to specialize in payment ecosystems, transaction systems, and financial infrastructure products.
3 Months
Product Manager
1-2 Years
FinTech Product Manager
3-5 Years
FinTech Payments Product Manager
Data Analyst → FinTech Payment Product Manager
For professionals who analyze transaction data, payment performance, and user behaviour and want to influence product decisions and payment optimization.
3 Months
Product Associate
1-2 Years
Product Manager
3-5 Years
FinTech Payments Product Manager
Risk / Compliance Analyst → FinTech Payment Product Manager
For professionals who understand fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, KYC/AML, and want to move into designing secure and compliant payment products.
3 Months
Payments Risk & Compliance Associate
1-2 Years
Payments Risk & Compliance Specialist
3-5 Years
FinTech Payments Product Manager
Banking / Financial Services Professional → FinTech Payment Product Manager
For professionals from traditional banking who want to transition into modern digital payments and fintech product management.
3 Months
Product
Associate
1-2 Years
Digital Banking Product Specialist
3-5 Years
FinTech Payments Product Manager
Tools to be learnt:
80%
Landing A New Role
Land a better job within 6 months of graduation
$105k
Average Starting Salary
For graduates landing their first PM role
35%
Average Salary Increase
For those transitioning from previous roles
Success Stories
Real transformations from our alumni community
HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI
"
I joined the program because I wanted to deepen my knowledge of how payment systems truly work, strengthen my product management skills, and grow my expertise in fintech.
So far, it’s been an amazing learning experience! I’ve especially enjoyed the hands-on exercises, they’ve made complex payment concepts feel very practical and easy to apply.
The program has already had a real impact on my work. I now have a much clearer understanding of compliance in payments, and it’s helping me approach product decisions with more confidence and structure.
I’d definitely recommend the Payment Product Management Program to anyone looking to grow in fintech, it’s been such an eye-opening and rewarding experience so far!
Temitope
/Senior Product Manager, Wyrr Payments
"
The Payment Product Management training was an outstanding experience. It was incredibly detailed, insightful and practical.
It provided deep clarity on how payment systems, products and operations work from end to end.
The facilitator’s expertise and real-world examples made complex concepts easy to understand.
I left each session more confident and equipped to build and manage innovative payment solutions effectively.
Taiwo Oke
/ GM, Mono
"
I joined the program because I wanted to understand how payment systems really work beyond the surface, especially how money moves, where things fail, and how product decisions are made around that. The learning has been very practical. The sessions on payment operations, metrics, reconciliation, and testing have stood out, and the real-life examples make complex topics much easier to grasp. I’ve already started applying what I’m learning to how I think about product flows, transaction failures, and user experience in my role. It’s definitely reshaping how I approach payment products. I’d recommend the Payment Product Management Program to anyone looking to grow in fintech or product management. It’s been insightful, practical, and very relevant.
Omonon Stephens
/ Product Manager, Moremonee MFB
"
I recently enrolled in the Payment Product Management Program, and I can honestly say it’s been one of the best investments I’ve made in my career.
What stands out most is how practical and grounded every session is. The instructors don’t just teach theory - they bring real-world payment scenarios that make it easy to connect the dots between what you’re learning and actual product challenges you face on the job.
Even before completing the program, I’ve already begun applying these concepts in my day-to-day work - particularly around improving payment flows and understanding how different components of a payment system interact. My confidence in discussing and driving payment product decisions has grown significantly.
If you’re serious about building a career in fintech or want to sharpen your product management skills in the payments space, I’d strongly recommend the Fintech Payment Product Management Program at ProductDive. It’s thorough, practical, and genuinely career-changing. Don’t miss the next cohort — you won’t regret it.
Blessing Abia
/Senior Product Manager, Oxygen X Finance
"
I recently completed the Fintech Payment Product Management Program at ProductDive.
I joined the program because I was looking to transition into fintech and wanted a deeper, practical understanding of how payment systems actually work end-to-end.
The experience was incredibly valuable, especially the deep dives into payment flows, operations, and failure scenarios. I really appreciated how the sessions connected theory to real world applications and made complex concepts easy to grasp.
One of the biggest outcomes for me was building a full payment product from scratch, which helped solidify my understanding of payment infrastructure, metrics, and operational thinking.
Overall, the program has significantly improved how I approach fintech products, and I now feel much more confident operating in the space.
I’d definitely recommend the Fintech Payment Product Management Program to anyone looking to break into fintech or level up their product skills. It’s been a great experience.
Aliu Omeiza
/ Product Manager, Think Hat
LIVE SESSION PRICING
Get started now with the investment that will pay dividends throughout your career
Whatever your track record, FinTech Payment PM will fast-track your career growth and position you as a top-tier candidate.
Enrolment closes on September 24th, 2026. Choose from one of our payment options below:
CONVENIENT
$
135 x 3
3 part payment of $ 135
Each $ 135 installment covers access to three sessions.
All payments must be made during the program to ensure continued access to future sessions and the Capstone Project.
Please review our full Payment Policy for more details.
FLEXIBLE
$
198 x 2
2 part payments of $ 198
Each $ 198 installment covers access to five sessions.
All payments must be made during the program to ensure continued access to future sessions and the Capstone Project.
Please review our full Payment Policy for more details.
BEST VALUE
$
385
TUITION FINANCING
Start Learning Now, Pay Later
ON-DEMAND PRICING
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You can take this program on your own time.
Next LIVE Cohort
Date: September 26th, 2026.
6 weeks: September 26th - October 31st, 2026
Limited to 30 students per cohort
Morning Session: 9AM - 12PM WAT (GMT +1)
Afternoon Session: 3PM - 6PM WAT (GMT +1)
You are to attend both sessions.
75% Full - Hurry Up!
Enrollment has started
Deadline is 26th September, 2026
Become A Certified FinTech Payment Product Manager
Get Globally Recognized Certification
After completing the FinTech Payment Product Management program and taking your exam, you earn the AIPMM (Association of International Product Marketing and Management) certification.
One Time Payment PRICE: $ 1,500
2 Part Payment PRICE: $ 770
Step 01
Make payment for your Certified FinTech Payment Product Manager exam.
Step 02
Complete the FinTech Payment PM program.
Step 03
After you write and pass the exam; you earn your certification accredited by AIPMM.
Step 04
Add the certification to your LinkedIn and CV
Not sure what program to apply for?
If you are not sure which program is right for you, or you would like to join our next cohort or you have any questions about ProductDive, you probably need some clarification.
That’s okay! Our ProductDive Program Specialist would be happy to speak with you.
You can email them at admissions@productdive.com or you can fill this form right away and a Program Specialist would reach out to you to discuss next steps to achieve this incredible goal!
OUR ALUMNI WORK IN SEVERAL STARTUPS AND UNICORNS GLOBALLY INCLUDING:
Only Authorised (AIPMM) Training Partner, West Africa
FinTech Payment PM is a program by ProductDive, the only authorised AIPMM Training Partner in West Africa. Our curriculum is proven, backed by over a decade of experience. We have 1500+ alumni representation in the most successful tech companies across several industries including health tech, fintech, ed-tech, and more. This program is also a certified program with AIPMM.
Frequently asked questions
This program is for all product builders:
- Product Managers levelling up in fintech
- Founders and startup operators building payment solutions
- Engineers, ops lead, and product specialists who want deep payment knowledge
- Anyone who wants structured training to deliver real payment products
Just starting your product career? Check out our Pivot to Product Management program instead.
6 weeks of full-day Saturday classes.
Each Saturday:
Morning session: 9am-12pm
Afternoon session: 3pm-6pm
All sessions are recorded and available within 24 hours. You get 3 months access to all recordings after the program ends.
However: Because sessions build on each other, we recommend attending live when possible.Covers global and regional payment systems, teaching you how money moves in multiple regions.
Yes, dedicated module on crypto, stablecoins, and cross-border flows.
Yes. Curriculum built by practitioners with real payment product experience.
No prior fintech experience is needed. Basic product knowledge required (PRDs, MVPs, user stories).
If you make payment for the class alone, you will get only the certificate of completion. However, if you go on to take the exam, you will also be getting the AIPMM Certified FinTech Payment Product Manager certificate.
If you would like to be globally recognized as a Certified FinTech Payment Product Manager, that comes at an extra cost.
Yes! Learn UK, EU, international rails, and regional systems like M-Pesa, PIX, Alipay.
The program is delivered 100% online through live virtual sessions every Saturday.
You'll also get:
- Recorded replays (accessible for 3 months after program ends)
- Access to instructors for questions and feedback
- Capstone project with personalized guidance
No. Designed for product builders. You’ll learn enough to lead payment initiatives confidently.
admissions@productdive.com and our team will respond within 24 hours. Or schedule a call with a Program Advisor.
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