Role-Based FinTech Paths (Built from The Capsules)
The structure is across:
- Roles (who it’s for)
- Levels (Core → Pro → Elite)
- Capsule sequencing (what they learn, in order)
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PATH 1 — SMB Operator (Default / Highest Priority)
This is the primary path.Â
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CORE — Payment & Cashflow Foundations
Goal:
Give operators a working understanding of how money moves.
Module 1 — Payments Foundations
- Authorization: What Actually Happens
- Settlement: Where Money Actually Moves
- Issuers vs. Acquirers
- Payment Fees Explained
Module 2 — Cashflow Reality
- Payout Cycles Explained
- Cashflow Visibility
- Revenue Flow Mapping
Module 3 — Operations Basics
- Reconciliation Basics
- Decline Reasons Explained
Outcome (Core)
Operator can:
- understand payment lifecycle
- track real cashflow
- diagnose basic payment issues
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