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VFA Bootcamps

Break into fintech
product management

The VFA Fintech Product Management Bootcamp is a 12-week program designed to upskill aspiring and existing product managers in Africa's fintech space.

Applications to the second cohort have closed

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The Bootcamp

Through carefully curated and contextual content, engaging online workshops with PMs at some of the continent’s fastest-growing companies, case studies, and real-world problem-sets and deliverables faced by VFA’s startup partners, you’ll gain experience building exceptional products for the African market using globally-recognised best practices.

By the end of the VFA Fintech Product Management Bootcamp, you can expect...

To have a better understanding of:

Africa's Fintech Industry + Major Players

Fintech Product Strategies

 

Fintech Regulation in Major African Markets

 

Software Product Development Life Cycles

 

Core Fintech Business Models

 

Customer Needs and User Research

 

Who can benefit from the Fintech PM Bootcamp?

This Bootcamp is designed for those trying to accelerate their career in product or looking to break into product management, specifically within the fintech industry.

 

It’s for you if you are:

01

A mid-level product manager looking to dive into the fintech space and upskill in PM strategy

02

A mid to senior-level business unit leader with experience working at a bank (retail/commercial) looking to switch to working in product management in a fintech startup

03

A consultant with experience working on businesses in the financial services industry

04

A mid to senior-level Project Manager who has built capacity in more traditional organisations

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SOUND LIKE YOU?

The Application Process

01

Fill out the Bootcamp application form

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Candidates who meet the requirements will be asked to send in: (1) A 2-minute video sharing what your current career aspirations are and what you hope to gain from the Bootcamp.
(2) 1 (one) reference from anyone you’ve worked with or someone who knows you enough to share why they think you’d be a good fit for the program

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Top candidates will be invited to a final 1-on-1 interview

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Onboarding, kick-off and orientation sessions

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Access to VFA resource library + Study group formation

06

Bootcamp Begins!

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