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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOD&185

Training on Digitalization & Technology in Pension Administration

Learn how digital tools and technology transform pension administration, enhancing efficiency, data security, and regulatory compliance.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Dakar

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course explores how digital technologies are transforming pension administration, service delivery, compliance, and member engagement. It provides participants with practical insights into pension administration systems, automation, data management, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies shaping modern pension schemes. The course emphasizes efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance in a digitally enabled pension environment.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Pension administrators and scheme managers

  • Trustees and trustee secretariat staff

  • HR and payroll professionals involved in pension administration

  • ICT and systems officers supporting pension operations

  • Regulators and policy officers in retirement benefits institutions

  • Service providers to pension schemes

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the role of digitalization in modern pension administration

  • Apply technology to improve contribution processing and benefit administration

  • Strengthen data management, security, and compliance practices

  • Enhance member communication through digital platforms

  • Assess emerging technologies relevant to pension scheme

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Digital Transformation in Pension Administration

  • Overview of digital pension administration models

  • Drivers of digital transformation in pensions

  • Challenges and risks in digital adoption

  • Case Study: Transition from manual to automated pension administration


Module 2: Pension Administration Systems & Automation

  • Core pension administration systems

  • Contribution collection and reconciliation technologies

  • Automated benefit processing and workflows

  • Case Study: Automating contribution processing and benefit calculations


Module 3: Data Management, Records & Compliance

  • Digital member records management

  • Data accuracy, integrity, and audit trails

  • Regulatory reporting through digital platforms

  • Case Study: Improving compliance through centralized pension databases


Module 4: Cybersecurity & Data Protection in Pensions

  • Cyber risks facing pension schemes

  • Data protection principles and legal obligations

  • Controls, access management, and incident response

  • Case Study: Managing a data breach in a pension administration system


Module 5: Digital Member Engagement & Future Technologies

  • Online member portals and self-service platforms

  • Mobile applications and digital communication tools

  • Emerging technologies: AI, blockchain, and analytics in pensions

  • Case Study: Enhancing member experience through digital platforms

Impact

Where the change lands

Individual Impact

  • Build practical competencies in digital pension administration systems and technologies

  • Strengthen understanding of automation, data management, and digital workflows

  • Enhance ability to manage cybersecurity and data protection risks in pension operations

  • Improve confidence in using digital tools to support compliance and reporting

  • Gain future-ready skills to contribute to digital transformation initiatives

Organizational Impact

  • Improved efficiency and accuracy in pension administration processes

  • Reduced operational risks through stronger data protection and cybersecurity practices

  • Enhanced regulatory compliance and audit readiness

  • Improved member service delivery through digital platforms

  • Increased organizational readiness for technology-driven pension reforms

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

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Participants gain practical knowledge of pension administration systems, automation, data management, and digital member engagement tools.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Digitalization & Technology in Pension Administration in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.