Payments, liquidity and cash management: a new name for a broader skillset

We realised the name Certificate in Principles of Payments didn’t do justice to what learners actually gain from the course. 

The qualification has always gone beyond payments – covering liquidity, cash management, and the wider financial systems that underpin corporate treasury and transaction banking. By updating the name to Certificate in Payments and Cash Management (CPCM), we’re making that clearer from the start. 

For learners, this means greater transparency about what’s covered and how it can support your career. Whether you want to deepen your knowledge of payments infrastructure, move into transaction banking, or strengthen your treasury expertise, CPCM better represents the full value of what you’ll learn. 

And while the name has changed, the programme content remains the same – offering the same trusted, high-quality learning LIBF (Part of Walbrook Institute London) is known for. 

As innovation reshapes the world of payments – from instant settlement to digital currencies – understanding how to manage liquidity and cash flow has never been more important. 

CPCM gives learners a holistic view of the payment's ecosystem, the importance of the  related data flows and the management of the associated risks preparing them for roles that bridge operations, treasury, and transaction banking. 

CPCM is designed for those who want to understand how money moves – and how to manage it effectively. It’s ideal for: 

• Professionals working in payments, liquidity, or treasury 

• Those looking to move into transaction banking or trade finance 

• Anyone in financial services seeking a stronger grasp of the end-to-end flow of funds 

CPCM gives you the tools to understand payment systems, manage liquidity, and mitigate risk – all through flexible online study that fits around your career. 

Whether you’re working in banking, fintech, or corporate finance, CPCM helps you stay ahead in an evolving global marketplace. 

CPCM exams can now be taken anytime through our Virtual Learning Environment, Brightspace, with remote invigilation.

This means you can fit the exam around your work and life, rather than the other way around. For busy professionals, this flexibility makes it easier to study, progress, and complete the qualification at a pace that suits you.