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LIBF Part of Walbrook Institute London
Trade and transaction banking

Certificate in Payments and Cash Management (CPCM)

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Certificate in Payments and Cash Management (CPCM)

This industry-focused qualification gives you a clear understanding of how payments, liquidity and cash management work together across financial institutions and corporate environments.

You’ll explore the processes, systems and regulations that underpin the payments industry, along with the cash management and risk frameworks essential to corporate treasury and transaction banking.

Key information

  • Build expertise in payment systems, regulations, and risks

  • Take your exam online with same day results

  • Earn 36 CPD hours towards your trade finance recertification

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    Fees

    £675 for the full qualification

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    Duration

    You'll have 12 months from registration to complete the qualification

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    Units

    CPCM is made up of two units

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    Regulation

    Registered with Ofqual in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)

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    Assessment

    • Take your exam any time through our Brightspace platform with remote invigilation 
    • Your first exam is included in the registration fee for each module

What your studies will cover

  • The structure and infrastructure of the global payments industry 

  • How payments and liquidity are managed across banking and corporate sectors 

  • The economic value, systemic importance and interconnectivity of payment systems 

  • Channels, connectivity and treasury management 

  • Information reporting, liquidity management and financial tools 

  • Regulation, compliance, and operational risk in payments and cash management 

  • The role of technology, data and security in driving innovation and efficiency

About the qualification

Available worldwide, CPCM is ideal for professionals working in payments, cash management, liquidity, or transaction banking – as well as those in treasury, compliance, or operational risk roles.

If you’re building a career in treasury or payments or want to strengthen your understanding of how money moves and is managed, CPCM will help you gain formal recognition for your expertise and practical skills. 

CPCM is a Level 3 qualification registered with Ofqual. 

While studying with us, you’ll become a Member of LIBF (MLIBF), receiving benefits including careers support and access to professional networking events. 

Our partners

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    Endorsed by

    International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

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    Supported by

    Emerging Payments Association (EPA)

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    Supported by

    Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT)

Unit information

Unit 1
Foundations of Payments and Cash Management (FPCM)

  • The structure of the industry and the components parts of payments
  • Core payment types, and future developments, e.g. real-time payments, DLT and Digital Currencies
  • The economic value and systemic importance of payments
  • Channels, connectivity and treasury management
  • Information reporting, liquidity management and financial tools


Unit 2
Regulation, Risk and Compliance within Payments and Cash Management (RPCM) 

  • Technical standards, payment regulation and compliance
  • Financial crime, sanctions and ethics
  • Data protection, risk management and system security associated within the treasury and payments industry

You can find more details about your CPCM course below:

Download full qualification specification

Studying

What study materials do I get?

As part of the registration fee you'll get access to:

  • a study plan

  • unit syllabus

  • specimen paper

  • online study texts

  • online access to our student portal MyLIBF

  • online access to our virtual library KnowledgeBank

Assessments

CPCM is assessed through a single 85-minute objective exam, split into two units.

  • Unit 1: 35 multiple-choice questions (40 mins)

  • Unit 2: 25 multiple-choice questions and two case studies each with five linked questions (45 mins)

Your first exam is included in the registration fee. If you need to retake an exam a resit fee will be payable.

Take your exam any time through our Brightspace platform with remote invigilation.

Exam and assessment information

Fees

Registration is open all year round.

You can register by clicking 'register now' button below or by calling our Customer Services team on +44 (0)1227 818609.

We offer bursaries to some students undertaking professional qualifications – find out if you're eligible.

  • Full qualification

    £675

    price includes study materials and exam entry

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Corporate bookings
If you are a company and want to register a cohort of students onto CPCM please email trade@libf.ac.uk for further information.

Questions about our professional qualifications?

If you have any questions about our professional qualifications in finance and banking, please contact our customer services team.

Our professional qualification customer services office is open:
Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm UK time.

Student adviser ready to help you through any queries

International students registration

Students from Bangladesh, China, Indonesia and South Korea should contact a relevant country contact to register for CPCM.

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