Basware Launches AI Agent Training Program for Finance Professionals
Basware has introduced an AI agent training program aimed at helping accounts payable professionals adapt to an AI-driven finance environment. The program adopts a human-machine collaboration model and will be available to global customers through Basware Academy on May 11, 2026.
Charlotte, North Carolina — A global leader in invoice lifecycle management (ILM) solutionsBaswarerecently announced the launch of an AI agent training program designed to help accounts payable (AP) professionals prepare for the future of finance.
This new certification program is a foundational initiative for building the finance team of the future, with the core philosophy that humans and AI will work together to drive smarter, faster, and more strategic business outcomes.
Meet Your New Digital Colleague
As businesses accelerate toward the autonomous finance era, many AP professionals are beginning to ask a critical question: In an AI-driven world, what role will humans play? Basware's training program emphasizes that AI will not replace humans but will elevate their value.
"AI is reshaping AP, making the teams that drive it more efficient and productive, but it will not replace them," said Basware CEO Jason Kurtz. "Instead, AI will free people from the tedious tasks of processing invoices and payments, allowing them to focus on strategic work that delivers real value. To fully leverage AI agents, businesses need to treat them as digital employees, which means training people not only to use AI but also to manage it. Those who understand AI, know when to trust it, when to override its decisions, and how to make it perform better over time will succeed."
According to a recentsurveyby Basware, two-thirds (66%) of finance leaders believe the hype around agentic AI is more exaggerated than any previous technology shift, yet three-quarters (75%) are still figuring out how to best use it. Finance professionals face a choice: learn to manage digital colleagues or be left behind.
As AI adoption continues to grow, the demand for a new type of talent in finance is rising—professionals who can effectively manage, guide, and optimize AI agents.The Basware AI Certification Programis specifically designed to help AP professionals achieve this goal.
A Human-Machine Collaborative Approach
The Basware AI Certification Program is designed for AP clerks, invoice reviewers, and finance team leaders, using a supportive, practical, and non-technical teaching approach to help them learn how to effectively work alongside digital colleagues integrated into their daily operations.
Participants can visually see how agents embedded in the Basware invoice lifecycle management platform handle rule-based tasks such as data extraction, coding, and routing, while humans always maintain full control, applying judgment at critical points.
Key learning outcomes include:
- Understanding what AI agents can and cannot do
- Identifying which tasks are handled by automation and which by humans
- Performing daily AP activities with AI assistance
- Building confidence in AI-driven workflows
- Connecting current tools to the future of finance
Building the Finance Team of the Future
The course is divided into three parts—1) Understanding AI, 2) Applying it to current workflows, and 3) Preparing for the future—the Basware Certified Invoice AI Agent Professional coursehelps learners realize that their role is not shrinking but expanding.
"At the heart of all this is empowerment," said Kurtz. "We want every AP professional who takes this course to leave with the confidence that they are not being replaced but are becoming more valuable. This is an investment in building the finance team of the future. Our program is designed to help AP professionals navigate this transformation with confidence."
Basware's first AI certification learning experience will be available to all Basware customers globally on May 11, 2026, through the online Basware Academy.Click hereto register now and secure your seat.
About Basware
Baswareis the partner that top finance teams worldwide rely on to gain full control over every invoice. Its intelligent invoice lifecycle management platform ensures end-to-end efficiency, compliance, and control across all invoice transactions. Basware's intelligent automation is powered by the world's most mature invoice-centric AI—trained on over 2 billion invoices—delivering tangible ROI by optimizing financial operations. Basware serves more than 6,500 customers globally and is trusted by industry leaders such as DHL, Heineken, and Sony. With 40 years of expertise and over $10 trillion in total spend processed, Basware is pioneering a new era in finance. Choose Basware, and everything is under control.
