Nex-G Innovations

The objective of this training program is to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, manage, and execute end-to-end Core Banking System (CBS) implementation, migration, and modernization projects.

Participants will learn to manage project lifecycles, business requirements, solution design, budgeting, resource allocation, vendor coordination, system integration, data migration, testing, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The program also focuses on developing expertise in SIT, UAT, deployment planning, cutover management, go-live execution, and post-implementation support, enabling participants to successfully deliver core banking transformation projects using industry-standard project management methodologies and practical case studies.

Code: NES_SK_28949

Duration: 4 Weeks / 40 Hrs / Customized

Mode: Corporate (Instructor Led Online / Onsite), Individual (Instructor Led Online)

Certification: Certified Core Banking Project Management Professional

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• Evolution of Core Banking Systems and banking technology transformation
• Centralized vs. decentralized banking architecture
• Core Banking System components and functional architecture
• Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, and Universal Banking
• Core banking modules: CASA, Loans, Deposits, Payments, and Treasury
• CBS ecosystem and banking technology landscape
• Major CBS platforms and solution providers
• On-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid CBS deployment models

Module 2 – Core Banking Project Lifecycle and Delivery Methodologies

• Core Banking project lifecycle and implementation phases
• Project initiation, feasibility study, and business case development
• Project charter and scope definition
• Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies
• Banking transformation program management
• Project governance and steering committees
• Project Management Office (PMO) functions
• Project milestones, deliverables, and stage-gate approvals

Module 3 – Business Requirement Analysis and Solution Design

• Banking business requirement gathering and analysis
• Functional and non-functional requirements
• As-Is and To-Be process mapping
• Gap analysis and fit-gap assessment
• Business Requirement Document (BRD)
• Functional Requirement Specification (FRS)
• Solution architecture and functional design
• Banking workflows and process standardization
• Requirements traceability and change management
• Stakeholder review and requirement sign-off

Module 4 – Project Planning, Budgeting and Resource Management

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Project scheduling and Gantt chart development
• Critical Path Method (CPM) and dependency management
• Effort estimation and resource planning
• Project budgeting and cost management
• Resource allocation and team management
• Project progress monitoring and KPI tracking
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Project reporting and management dashboards

Module 5 – Core Banking Architecture and System Integration

• Core Banking application architecture
• Database architecture and transaction processing
• CBS middleware and integration architecture
• API Banking and Open Banking integration
• Integration with payment switches and payment gateways
• Integration with NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI, and card systems
• Digital banking, mobile banking, and internet banking integration
• CRM, AML, KYC, fraud management, and reporting integrations
• Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and microservices architecture
• Integration dependency and interface management

Module 6 – Vendor Management, Stakeholder Management and Governance

• CBS vendor selection and evaluation process
• RFI, RFP, RFQ, and vendor assessment
• Vendor contracts, SLAs, and delivery milestones
• System Integrator (SI) and implementation partner management
• Stakeholder identification and communication planning
• Business, IT, compliance, and operations coordination
• Project governance and escalation mechanisms
• Vendor performance monitoring and issue resolution

Module 7 – Data Migration and Banking Transformation

• CBS data migration strategy and planning
• Legacy banking system assessment
• Customer, account, transaction, and loan data migration
• Data mapping, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation
• Data migration tools and ETL processes
• Migration rehearsal and mock migration
• Data integrity and consistency checks
• Migration risks and mitigation strategies
• Legacy system decommissioning considerations

Module 8 – Testing, Quality Assurance and User Acceptance

• Core Banking testing strategy and planning
• Functional and integration testing
• System Integration Testing (SIT)
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Regression and performance testing
• Security and vulnerability assessment
• End-to-end banking transaction validation
• Test case design and defect lifecycle management
• Test execution reporting and sign-off
• Business readiness and acceptance criteria

Module 9 – Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance and Security

• Core Banking project risk identification and assessment
• Operational, technical, financial, and delivery risks
• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• Banking security and access control
• Regulatory and compliance considerations
• KYC, AML, data privacy, and audit requirements
• IT governance and risk management
• Third-party and cybersecurity risk management
• Risk registers and mitigation planning

Module 10 – Deployment, Go-Live and Post-Implementation Management

• Production deployment planning
• Cutover strategy and execution planning
• Go-live readiness assessment
• Final data migration and reconciliation
• Business continuity during deployment
• Rollback and contingency planning
• Hypercare and post-go-live support
• Production issue and incident management
• SLA monitoring and operational handover
• Project closure and lessons learned

Module 11 – Practical Case Study and Final Project

• Core Banking implementation project scenario
• Project charter and scope development
• WBS and project schedule preparation
• Budget and resource allocation exercise
• CBS integration planning
• Data migration and testing strategy
• Project risk register preparation
• Go-live and cutover planning
• Final project presentation and evaluation

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