A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper Command of the firm Compliance Frameworks
Master the standards, controls, and operating rhythms that define international payment systems
$199 one-time
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12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
The situation this course is for
Who this is for
the firm professional responsible for compliance, interoperability, and control integrity across international markets
Who this is not for
Entry-level staff, auditors without implementation responsibility, or professionals focused only on domestic payment flows
What you walk away with
- Fluency in the core frameworks governing global payment operations
- Ability to map compliance requirements directly to technical and process controls
- Confidence to lead cross-jurisdictional rollout discussions
- Structured approach to validating compliance in real time
- Authority to shape internal standards based on global best practices
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Global Payment Compliance
Establish a clear understanding of the international regulatory and operational landscape shaping compliance mandates.
12 chapters in this module
- What defines global payment compliance
- Core standards by region and corridor
- Regulator expectations by market tier
- Interaction between legal and technical controls
- Common gaps in multi-market rollout
- SWIFT, SEPA, Fedwire, and regional rails
- Licensing frameworks in key jurisdictions
- Role of central banks and clearing bodies
- Compliance lifespan of a payment flow
- Overlap between AML and technical compliance
- Standards evolution tracking methods
- Baseline assessment checklist
Module 2. PCI DSS Deep Dive for Payment Operators
Move beyond audit prep to operational command of payment card data protection across systems and vendors.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope definition in distributed environments
- Cardholder data flow mapping
- Tokenization vs encryption trade-offs
- Third-party vendor control validation
- SAQ selection logic by use case
- Network segmentation compliance
- Penetration testing requirements
- Logging and monitoring mandates
- Role-based access in PCI context
- Compensating controls framework
- ROC documentation best practices
- Continuous compliance monitoring
Module 3. ISO 20022 Migration and Compliance
Master the structural, semantic, and compliance implications of adopting ISO 20022 in live environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Message structure and field compliance
- Data richness and regulatory exposure
- Cross-border harmonization benefits
- Field-level validation rules
- Implementation timelines by corridor
- Legacy format coexistence planning
- Reconciliation logic updates
- Fraud detection with enriched data
- Jurisdictional data residency rules
- Payload compliance auditing
- Testing and cutover compliance gates
- Change management for compliance teams
Module 4. PSD2 and Open Banking Compliance
Gain precise command of SCA, XS2A, and third-party access rules across European and aligned markets.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of PSD2 applicability
- SCA exemptions and justifications
- TPP registration and monitoring
- AISP, PISP, CBPII distinctions
- Consent lifecycle management
- Dynamic linking requirements
- RTS on security of communication
- Customer authentication logs
- Interoperability with non-EU systems
- Fraud reporting thresholds
- API security compliance
- National deviations and enforcement
Module 5. SWIFT Customer Security Programme
Operationalize SWIFT CSP controls with confidence across correspondent banking relationships.
12 chapters in this module
- Mandatory vs advisory controls
- Attestation process walkthrough
- Control mapping to internal systems
- Secure key exchange compliance
- Session encryption standards
- Traffic monitoring requirements
- Incident response coordination
- Third-party access governance
- Annual self-attestation timeline
- Auditor evidence preparation
- Correspondent bank alignment
- Continuous control validation
Module 6. Cross-Jurisdictional Licensing Models
Navigate licensing requirements for payment operations in North America, EMEA, and APAC.
12 chapters in this module
- US money transmitter licensing
- EU e-money institution licensing
- APAC regulatory sandbox access
- Local entity vs agent model
- Capital adequacy requirements
- Reporting frequency by jurisdiction
- Audit rights and regulator access
- Change-in-control notifications
- Subsidiary compliance delegation
- Licensing renewal preparation
- Cross-border service limitations
- Regulatory relationship management
Module 7. Control Mapping Across Frameworks
Build unified control sets that satisfy multiple compliance regimes without duplication.
12 chapters in this module
- Common control taxonomy
- Mapping PCI to ISO 20022 fields
- Aligning PSD2 SCA with internal auth
- Data retention across regimes
- Encryption standards harmonization
- Audit log unification strategies
- Vendor compliance aggregation
- Single source of truth design
- Control ownership assignment
- Automated evidence collection
- Gap identification protocols
- Cross-framework review rhythm
Module 8. Real-Time Compliance Validation
Implement systems to detect and correct compliance deviations as they occur, not after the fact.
12 chapters in this module
- Event-based monitoring triggers
- Payment flow anomaly detection
- Automated control assertion
- Dashboard design for compliance
- Alert prioritization logic
- False positive reduction
- Integration with transaction monitoring
- Threshold setting methodology
- Drift detection in field values
- Compliance scoring models
- Feedback loop to operations
- Incident triage workflow
Module 9. Interoperability Design Patterns
Architect payment flows that maintain compliance across disparate regulatory environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Data transformation compliance
- Jurisdictional routing logic
- Header enrichment strategies
- Compliance-aware queuing
- Fallback mechanism design
- Error handling with audit trail
- Idempotency and reconciliation
- Localization without fragmentation
- Version control for message specs
- Schema validation at ingress
- Metadata tagging for compliance
- Cross-system traceability
Module 10. Audit Preparation and Evidence
Generate compelling, complete evidence packages that reduce auditor follow-up and accelerate sign-off.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence types by control type
- Document retention timelines
- Screenshot vs system log trade-offs
- Sampling methodology justification
- Automated report generation
- Time-stamping and integrity proof
- Role-based access demonstration
- Change approval trail compilation
- Third-party attestation handling
- Remote audit readiness
- Response drafting best practices
- Pre-audit walkthrough planning
Module 11. Change Management for Compliance
Lead updates to systems and processes without introducing compliance exposure.
12 chapters in this module
- Impact assessment framework
- Stakeholder alignment checklist
- Compliance gate design
- Testing in pre-production
- Cutover validation steps
- Post-implementation review
- Version rollback compliance
- Communication to operations teams
- Training material integration
- Audit trail continuity
- Exception tracking during transition
- Lessons capture and reuse
Module 12. Sustaining Mastery Over Time
Build a personal and team practice to maintain command as standards evolve.
12 chapters in this module
- Standards watchlist curation
- Regulatory newsletter filtering
- Internal briefing template
- Cross-functional knowledge share
- Update implementation prioritization
- Team skill gap assessment
- Certification roadmap
- External expert network
- Benchmarking against peers
- Lessons from enforcement actions
- Annual compliance calendar
- Personal mastery journal
How this maps to your situation
- Leading a cross-border compliance rollout
- Responding to heightened auditor scrutiny
- Managing ISO 20022 migration in a regulated corridor
- Designing a new payment product with global reach
Before vs. after
Before
Relies on fragmented knowledge and reactive compliance updates
After
Operates with structured, up-to-date command of global payment frameworks
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with real-world application between modules.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance certifications, this course focuses specifically on the frameworks and decision patterns used by global payment operators, with actionable templates and real-world scenarios relevant to current cross-border challenges.
Frequently asked
How is this different from a PCI DSS certification?
This course covers PCI DSS in context with other global frameworks, focusing on operational implementation across systems rather than audit success alone.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this relevant for non-technical leaders?
Yes, the course balances technical depth with strategic decision-making tools for leaders overseeing implementation.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed for completion over 6-8 weeks with real-world application between modules..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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