- Ayush Shukla
- Yuanming Zhu
- Hao Zhang
Introductory
Event Organizer(s)
Initiative
Description
This self-paced training course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Payment Building Block (PBB), designed for individuals involved in advancing digital transformation and promoting financial interoperability in government services. Focused on the principles of secure, efficient, and inclusive payment processes, the course highlights the vital role of payment systems in enabling seamless financial transactions within digital public infrastructure (DPI).
Through 7 interactive modules, participants explore key concepts, tools, and practical methodologies needed to design, implement, and manage the Payment Building Block. The course emphasizes the importance of cashless payments, real-time settlements, and financial inclusion, ensuring that participants understand how to create and support interoperable payment ecosystems that cater to diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, financial institutions, and the private sector.
Participants will develop essential skills to integrate the Payment Building Block into cross-government services, facilitating smooth and transparent transactions for citizens, businesses, and other stakeholders. Learners will also gain insights into payment security, data privacy, and compliance standards, which are crucial for protecting sensitive financial information.
By mastering the core principles of the Payment Building Block, participants are empowered to drive inclusive financial transformation and build efficient, secure, and people-centric payment systems. This course supports the realization of sustainable, accessible, and transparent digital ecosystems, promoting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to financial inclusion and economic growth.
Policymakers, decision-makers in public and private sectors, digital transformation specialists, IT professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, academics, and industry professionals seeking to enhance interoperability, secure data exchange, and drive digital public infrastructure development.
Qualifications or experience needed to participate in this training course:
No prior knowledge or qualification required. This course is open to all interested digital services.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply interoperability frameworks to design and implement secure, efficient, and standardized data exchange systems.
- Analyze the role of Payment in enhancing digital public infrastructure and supporting whole-of-government approaches.
- Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing tools and methodologies to develop, deploy, and manage Payment Building Blocks.
- Synthesize best practices and case studies to inform decision-making on data exchange and system integration.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to ensure cross-sectoral alignment in the design and implementation of interoperability solutions.
- Address security, privacy, and data protection considerations when designing and managing information exchange platforms.
- Design actionable steps to implement and sustain Payment Building Blocks in national, regional, or sectoral digital transformation projects.
The methodology for this course is self-paced and it includes tasks in the form of knowledge checks, case studies, self-study materials, resources, and expert-led video recordings. These components engage participants in practical application, analysis of real-world examples, interactive exercises, reflective practice, and insights from industry experts.
- Quiz 1 : 25%
- Quiz 2 : 25%
- Quiz 3 : 25%
- Quiz 4 : 25%
A total score of 80% or higher is required to obtain the ITU badge.
Module 1: GovStack Building Blocks Approach and Purpose
This module introduces the GovStack Building Blocks approach and its purpose. Learners will identify the three main approaches to creating identity systems. The module explains the Payment Building Block (BB), its components, and how it connects with existing identity systems. Key terms related to the Payment BB are also defined. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 2: Key Digital Functionalities and Functional Requirements
This module covers the main services and functions of the Payment BB. Learners will study how identity, credential, subscription, and administration are managed. It also explains component requirements, cross-cutting needs, and technical capabilities. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 3: Data Structures
Learners will review the data structures used in the Payment BB. The module lists the resource models and data objects and explains how they are structured. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 4: Service APIs, Workflows, and Infrastructural Considerations
This module explains how APIs are used in the Identity Management (IM) Building Block. Learners will describe endpoint APIs, their connections, and key workflows. Infrastructural considerations are also discussed. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 5: Use Cases
Learners will explore real-world examples of the Payment BB in action. The module shows how the BB supports digital services in different contexts. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 6: Video Presentation from Experts
This module features video lectures from GovStack technical experts. The videos summarize key topics from the GovStack Deep Dives. Activity: self-study.
Module 7: Example of Identity Building Block in Action
Learners will see a live demonstration of the Payment BB in the GovStack Sandbox. The module shows how it works in real-world use cases. Activity: self-study.
Registration information
Unless specified otherwise, all ITU Academy training courses are open to all interested professionals, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, economic status and other diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage registrations from female participants, and participants from developing countries. This includes least developed countries, small island developing states and landlocked developing countries.
