Official Training Arm of Union Systems Limited

Building Expertise
for Efficient
Banking Operations

Empowering banks with the knowledge to unlock the full value of their systems. Because technology is only as powerful as the people using it.

5
Days Intensive Training
5
Curriculum Modules
360°
System & Domain Coverage
Cert.
Certification on Completion

Expertise Beyond Software

While the immediate driver is addressing knowledge gaps in the use of Kachasi — our flagship trade finance platform — our long-term vision extends beyond product training. We combine system expertise with industry knowledge to ensure our technology continues to deliver maximum value.

We are not just delivering technology solutions — we are delivering the knowledge required to use them effectively.

— USL Academy Mission

The Cost of Knowledge Loss

Staff Attrition

Experienced trade finance professionals frequently change roles or relocate abroad, taking critical system knowledge with them — and leaving teams exposed.

Slow Onboarding

New staff struggle to quickly become productive without proper system training, slowing transaction processing and creating bottlenecks in operations.

Three Pillars of Excellence

Our programmes combine technical system training with real-world operational scenarios. Knowledge is institutionalised within the bank — not dependent on individuals.

Product Training

Comprehensive training across Union Systems solutions, starting with Kachasi and expanding across our full product suite. Participants gain true system fluency.

  • Navigate and operate systems effectively
  • Process transactions across all modules
  • Utilise advanced platform features
  • Monitor and report operations accurately

Industry & Domain Knowledge

We go beyond systems to build true operational expertise. Participants understand not just how to use the system, but why it works the way it does.

  • International Trade fundamentals
  • Trade Finance Operations
  • Treasury Business
  • Nigerian regulatory landscape

Continuous Learning

A long-term development framework that grows with your team and evolves with the industry — ensuring sustained competence over time.

  • Periodic refresher programmes
  • Advanced training modules
  • Certification pathways
  • Role-based learning tracks

Five tangible outcomes
for your institution.

Knowledge Continuity

Critical system knowledge remains within the bank, regardless of staff changes or departures.

Faster Onboarding

New staff quickly become productive and confident users of your trade finance systems.

Reduced Operational Risk

Well-trained teams make fewer errors in complex, high-value trade transactions.

Improved Efficiency

Faster processing and better workflows directly improve your transaction turnaround time.

Stronger ROI on Technology

Banks unlock more value by fully utilising the capabilities already available in their systems.

Kachasi Business Training

Mastering International Trade Operations Using the Kachasi Trade Finance Software Application — a 5-day intensive that builds end-to-end practical expertise.

Date

11th – 15th May 2026

Time

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Daily

Duration

5 Days Intensive

Certification

USL Academy Certificate of Completion

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Trade Overview, Warrants & External Integration

  • International trade finance fundamentals
  • Nigerian trade ecosystem & regulatory environment
  • Overview of the Kachasi platform
02

Import & Export Letters of Credit

  • Understanding the LC lifecycle
  • Roles of key players
  • Processing LCs on Kachasi
03

Import & Export Collections + Shipping Documents

  • Lifecycles of collection orders
  • Documentary requirements
  • Advising & processing collections
04

Guarantees, Standby LCs & Reconciliation

  • Issuing and advising guarantees
  • Standby LCs
  • Reconciliation module in Kachasi
05

Funding, Payments & Reporting

  • FX & regulatory approvals
  • Allocating FX for trade transactions
  • End-to-end processing & reporting

Learning Outcomes

  • Oversee the entire lifecycle of international trade products accurately and efficiently
  • Process trade finance transactions across all instrument types using Kachasi
  • Interpret and apply regulatory guidelines, compliance rules, and reporting obligations
  • Manage FX inflows and outflows in line with government policies
  • Generate and interpret internal and statutory trade reports accurately
  • Execute trade finance operations efficiently and confidently

Programme Focus

  • Nigerian regulatory landscape and required documentation
  • Essential workflows for managing imports and exports via Kachasi
  • Deep dive into international trade finance fundamentals
  • Practical, hands-on application throughout all five days
  • Real-world scenarios aligned to your bank's operational environment
  • Immediate, actionable knowledge transfer to the workplace

USL Academy Certificate of Completion

All participants who complete the programme will receive an official USL Academy certification, formally recognising their trade finance and Kachasi system competency.

The right programme
for your teams.

  • Trade Operations Officers
  • International Trade Analysts
  • Banking Operations & Customer Service Teams
  • Compliance & Risk Officers
  • Treasury Operations Staff
  • Exporters, Importers & Logistics Professionals

Course Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of trade finance operations (recommended, not compulsory)
  • Familiarity with trade finance software is an advantage

What participants will achieve

  • Full operational command of the Kachasi platform across all modules
  • The ability to process complex trade finance instruments end-to-end
  • Regulatory confidence across the Nigerian trade finance landscape
  • Faster, more accurate trade transaction turnaround
  • Reduced dependency on external support for day-to-day operations
  • A formal USL Academy certification to validate their competency

Ready to enrol
your team?

Spaces are limited. Register your team for the May 2026 cohort and invest in the knowledge that drives operational excellence across your trade finance division.

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Get in Touch

Phone

+234 803 755 2792
+234 916 179 1914

Programme Dates

11th – 15th May 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Daily

About USL Academy

USL academy delivers structured, role-based training programmes covering Union Systems’ full suite of products while also strengthening participants’ understanding of the broader operational environments in which these systems function. USL academy combines system expertise with industry knowledge to ensure our technology continues to deliver maximum value to the banks we serve. Our mission is to ensure every bank using our technology has the knowledge, confidence, and capability to fully leverage it.

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The Industry Challenge

Trade finance operations require deep expertise, but that expertise is increasingly
difficult to retainAcross the banking sector, several challenges continue
to impact operational efficiency 

Staff Movement and Turnover

Experienced trade finance professionals frequently change roles or relocate abroad, taking critical system knowledge with them.

Knowledge Gaps for New Staff

Newly assigned staff often lack hands-on experience with trade finance systems and workflows.

Operational Inefficiencies

Limited system knowledge leads to slower processing, errors, and workflow bottlenecks.

Increased Support Dependency

Routine operational issues are escalated to support teams instead of being resolved internally.

The USL Academy Solution

USL Academy is designed to close this gap by providing a structured learning environment tailored specifically for banks using Kachasi and other Union Systems software solutions.

Our programmes combine technical system training with real-world operational scenarios and hands-on application. This ensures that knowledge is institutionalized within banks, not dependent on individuals.

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What We Offer

Product Training

Comprehensive training across Union Systems solutions, starting with Kachasi and expanding across our full product suite.

Participants learn how to:
- Navigate and operate systems effectively

- Process transactions across all modules

-Utilize advanced featuresMonitor and report operations

Industry & Domain Knowledge

We go beyond systems to build true operational expertise.

Our programmes include foundational learning in:

- International Trade

- Trade Finance Operations

- Treasury Business

This ensures users understand not just how to use the system but why it works the way it does.

Continuous Learning

USL Academy promotes continuous learning through periodic refresher programmes that keep skills current.

Advanced training modules and certification pathways support ongoing professional growth.

- Periodic refresher programmes

- Advanced training modules

- Certification pathways

Value for Our Banks

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Knowledge Continuity

Critical system knowledge remains within the bank, regardless of staff movement.

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Faster Onboarding

New staff quickly become productive and confident users of your trade finance systems.

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Reduced Operational Risk

Well-trained teams make fewer errors in complex, high-value trade transactions.

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Improved Efficiency

Faster processing and better workflows directly improve your transaction turnaround time.

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Stronger ROI on Technology

Banks unlock more value by fully utilising the capabilities already available in their systems.

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Revenue Growth

Well-trained teams process more transactions, expand services, and increase fee-based income.

Kachasi Business Training

Mastering International Trade Operations Using
the Kachasi Trade Finance Software Application

Participants in this intensive 5-day training will gain the practical expertise and theoretical understanding needed to handle complex, end-to-end trade finance operations through the Kachasi platform.

The curriculum provides a deep dive into international trade finance fundamentals, specifically focusing on the Nigerian regulatory landscape, required documentation, and the essential workflows for managing imports and exports via Kachasi.

Trainings

Available Trainings

Kachasi Business Training
Mastering International Trade Operations Using
the Kachasi Trade Finance Software Application
Other Courses Coming Soon

Programme Structure

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Module 1:
Trade Overview, Warrants & External Integration

Egora streamlines your entire trading operations with automated management of critical processes including deal processing, settlement, messaging, securities delivery, reconciliation, position management, and revaluation. This end-to-end automation reduces manual intervention, minimizes errors, and accelerates your transaction workflows.

  • Fundamentals of international trade finance
  • Nigerian trade ecosystem & regulatory environment
  • Overview of the Kachasi application platform
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Module 2:
Import & Export Letters of Credit

  • Understanding the LC lifecycle
  • Roles of key players
  • Processing LCs on the Kachasi application
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Module 3:
Import & Export Collections + Shipping Documents

  • Life cycles of collection orders
  • Documentary requirements
  • Using Kachasi to advise and process collections
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Module 4:
Guarantees, Standby LCs & Reconciliation

  • Issuing and advising guarantees
  • Standby LCs
  • Reconciliation module in Kachasi
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Module 5:
Funding, Payments & Reporting

  • Applying for FX & regulatory approvals
  • Allocating FX for trade transactions
  • End-to-end processing & reporting on Kachasi
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Built for Africa

Created by African experts who understand the unique regulatory and operational challenges of African banking

Fully Configurable

Comprehensive and adaptable to fit any bank's specific workflow requirements

Always Compliant

Ensures regulatory compliance and data integrity across all jurisdictions

Drives Efficiency

Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction

Paperless & Real-time

Enable a completely digital, collaborative trade environment with real-time visibility cv

Cross-Border Payments

Integrated to PAPSS for payments within Africa.

Who Should Attend

Trade Operations Officers

International Trade Analysts

Banking Operations & Customer Service Teams

Compliance & Risk Officers

Treasury Operations Staff

Exporters, Importers & Logistics Professionals

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Course Prerequisites 

  • Basic understanding of trade finance operations (recommended but not compulsory)
  • Familiarity with trade finance software applications is an advantage
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Programme Details

  • Date: Third Quater 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily
  • Duration: 5 Days (Intensive Training)
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Certification

Participants will receive a USL Academy Certificate of Completion

Enquiries & Registration

To enrol participants or request more information:

With USL Academy, we are not just delivering technology solutions; we are delivering the knowledge required to use them effectively.

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