Professional Finance Training
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-accredited programmes for finance professionals and organisations across Africa — delivered entirely remotely via live interactive sessions.
View All ProgrammesPractical Finance Education, Built for Africa
ValidWave training programmes are not generic textbook courses. They are designed by practitioners with deep, hands-on experience managing real financial operations across Central and East Africa — in OHADA (Organisation for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) environments.
Every programme is delivered remotely via live video call, with interactive exercises, real case studies, and workbooks your team can use immediately on the job. Completion certificates are issued to all participants. Corporate group rates are available.
Our Training Programmes
IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) for Finance Teams
Master the key IFRS standards applicable to African entities: IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments), IFRS 15 (Revenue), IFRS 16 (Leases), IAS 12 (Deferred Tax), IAS 19 (Employee Benefits), and more.
Book This ProgrammeSYSCOHADA Révisé 2017 Masterclass
Deep-dive into the Revised OHADA Accounting System (SYSCOHADA Révisé 2017) — journal entries, chart of accounts, financial statements, and compliance with current OHADA law.
Book This ProgrammeInternal Audit & Risk Management
Practical training on risk-based internal audit planning, control assessment, fraud risk detection, and professional audit report writing — for practitioners and team leads.
Book This ProgrammeFinance for Non-Finance Managers
For directors, managers, and entrepreneurs who need to read and interpret financial reports, understand key performance indicators (KPIs), and make data-driven business decisions.
Book This ProgrammeExcel Financial Modelling & Automation
Hands-on training in Excel financial modelling, Power Query data transformation, automated dashboards, and treasury management tools — practical skills for real African finance operations.
Book This ProgrammePayroll, Tax & Statutory Compliance
Covers gross-to-net payroll calculation, statutory deductions (social security contributions, income tax on employment), and compliance obligations in DRC and Rwanda.
Book This ProgrammeCorporate Group Training
We offer customised group training for finance and operations teams — tailored to your industry, your accounting standards, and your team's current skill level. Minimum 3 participants. Discounted group rates available.
- Training delivered at your team's pace and schedule
- Available in English and French (bilingual sessions on request)
- Workbooks and reference materials included for every participant
- Completion certificates issued — valid for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records
- Post-training support for questions and application