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CBI Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance

Programme Overview

Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance aims to increase the learner’s knowledge and understanding of climate change and its impacts, climate risks as well as emerging environmental and sustainability risks. It also covers the evolution of green and sustainable products and services in the banking, investment and insurance sectors. It also aims to increase the awareness on the role of the finance sector and finance professionals in supporting the transition to a low-carbon world.

Who Should Attend

The certificate is aimed at financial services professionals around the world who wish to develop and demonstrate their knowledge and expertise of green and sustainable finance.

Pre-requisite

There are no entry requirements for the Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance, and no prior knowledge of the green and sustainable finance sector is assumed.

Assessment Structure

  • Green and Sustainable Finance is assessed via an online exam comprising of 75 multiple choice questions.
  • The examination will be conducted at BILIF.

Programme Outline

The 2021 edition of the Certificate in Green and Sustainable Finance syllabus has been significantly developed to consider the wider aspects of environmental sustainability, aligning finance not only with the objectives of the Paris Agreement but with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The updated syllabus outlines the following;
  • Explains what is meant by ‘Green’ and ‘Sustainable’ Finance, the key factors that underpin the science of climate change, and the ways in which the finance sector can support the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
  • Explains the role of a range of key players and policy and regulatory frameworks in aligning finance with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the importance of monitoring, measuring and reporting impacts, outcomes and flows of finance.
  • Examines the nature and importance of key climate, environmental and emerging sustainability risks, and how these may be managed.
  • Describes how different types of financial services strategies, activities, products and services (including banking, investment and insurance) can support the development of green and sustainable finance, the transition to a low-carbon economy, and the quality and functioning of the natural environment and natural systems.
  • Describes the role of financial technology in supporting the growth of green and sustainable finance.
  • Explains the steps that regulators, policymakers, institutions, organisations and Green and Sustainable Finance Professionals can take to support the mainstreaming of Green and Sustainable Finance.

Your Investment

Categories Stakeholder Non Stakeholder
Examination Fee $1,188 $1,238
First Time Registration Fee $57 $57

 

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AAOIFI CERTIFIED SHARI’AH ADVISOR AND AUDITOR (CSAA)

Programme Overview

“CSAA” stands for Certified Shari’ah Advisor and Auditor and it’s one of the two fellowship programmes offered by Accounting And Auditing Organization For Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). It was launched in 2006 and currently undergoing a revamping exercise.

CSAA is a professional fellowship in Shari’ah Advisory and Shari’ah Auditing. It is designed to equip candidates with the requisite technical understanding and  professional skills on Shari’ah compliance and review processes for international Islamic banks and financial institutions.

The fellowship places greater emphasis on practical knowledge and real-world applications (and exercises) to deliver an enhanced and optimised learning experience.

Who is this Programme for?

This certificate is open to anyone seeking a career in Shari'ah Advisory & Audit.

Pre-requisite

At minimum - undergraduate degree / professional qualification.

Programme Objectives

Through the CSAA programme, candidates will gain advanced knowledge in:

  • The Shari’ah requirements for different contracts, products, and services used in Islamic finance;
  • Roles and functions of various Shari’ah compliance and review processes in financial institutions;
  • Collaboration between a financial institution’s Shari’ah Supervisory Board (SSB) and its internal Shari’ah compliance and review processes;
  • Mechanism to ensure Shari’ah compliance in accordance to resolutions and fatwas (Scholars’ rulings) issued by Shari’ah Supervisory Board (SSB);
  • Technical review of banking and financial operations to determine Shari’ah compliance; and
  • Establishing the foundations to gain stakeholders’ trust and confidence in a financial institution’s adherence to Shari’ah.

Assessment Structure

  • The qualification is completed by passing a 3-hour examination consisting of 100 multiple choice questions.
  • The passing marks is 70% .
  • The examination will be conducted at BILIF.

Programme Outline

The CSAA programme covers technical subjects that are essential to Shari'ah compliance and review processes for the international Islamic banking and finance
industry, including:

AAOIFI’s Shari'ah standards on Islamic finance products and practices, and Shari'ah basis for those standards.
AAOIFI’s Governance standards on Shari'ah compliance and review processes.
Islamic banking and finance supervision (including regulatory and external supervision, internal review, and application of AAOIFI’s standards).
Shari'ah compliance and review procedures (including on planning, operations, documentation, and reporting).
Application of Shari'ah and Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) to Islamic banking and finance practices.
Professionals and executives who are currently involved in Shari'ah compliance and review for banking and finance.
Professionals and executives who are currently involved in accounting, auditing, and finance.
Islamic Insurance - Takaful
Professionals and executives with interests in the fields of Shari'ah, accounting, auditing, or finance.

Your Investment

Package Stakeholder Non Stakeholder
Fee $ 1,160.00 $ 1,160.00

 

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CISI ISLAMIC FINANCE QUALIFICATION (IFQ)

Programme Overview

The Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) is a global qualification which covers Islamic finance from both a technical and a Syariah perspective. Developed by industry experts, the qualification will equip you for success in this rapidly developing field. It provides an understanding of the influence of Syariah in a business context and prepares candidates to hold key positions in the Islamic finance and takaful industries.

The qualification is available worldwide and both the exam and workbook are produced in English and Arabic. The IFQ is an industry leading qualification which is supported by the Banque du Liban (Bank of Lebanon).

Who is this Programme for?

The IFQ is appropriate for anyone seeking a career in Islamic Finance.

Pre-requisite

There are no entry requirements.

Assessment Structure

  • The qualification can be completed by passing a 2-hour examination, consisting of 100 multiple choice questions.
  • Candidates shall immediately receive their results on completion of the exam.
  • The examination will be conducted at BILIF.

Programme Outline

Modules  Titles
Element 1 The Basis of Islamic Banking and Finance
Element 2 An Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance
Element 3 Islamic Principles of Transactions
Element 4 Basic Contracts and Their Treatment
Element 5 Financial Contracts and Techniques Applied by Islamic Banks
Element 6 Islamic Asset Management and Socially Responsible  Investing (SRI)
Element 7 Sukuk Market
Element 8 Islamic Insurance - Takaful
Element 9 Islamic Corporate Governance

Your Investment

Package Stakeholder Non Stakeholder
Fee $ 1,110.00 $ 1,210.00

 

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CBI Professional Banker Certificate

Programme Overview

The Professional Banker Certificate is an introductory banking certificate suitable for individuals new to, or already working, in retail, business and private banking environments. Developments in regulation and technology are rapidly changing the banking industry, and the Professional Banker Certificate builds the foundation of knowledge and skills needed for banking professionals in a digital age.

Who Should Attend?

The certificate is suitable for individuals new to, or already working in retail, business and private banking environments, in the UK and internationally.

    Pre-requisite

    There are no entry requirements for the Professional Banker Certificate, and no prior knowledge is assumed.

    Assessment Structure

    • Assessed by an online examination comprising 60 multiple choice questions with a minimum pass mark of 60%.
    • Candidates shall immediately receive their results on completion of the exam.
    • The Examination will be conducted at BILIF.

    Programme Outline

    Modules  Contents
    MODULE 1 Bank and Banking In a Digital Age
    MODULE 2 Serving Customers - Product, Services and Distribution Channels
    MODULE 3 Principles and Practice of Bank Lending
    MODULE 4 Bank Risks
    MODULE 5 The Legal and Regulatory Environment
    MODULE 6 Professionalism and Ethics in Banking

    Your Investment

    Package Stakeholder Non Stakeholder
    Examination Fee $561.00 $ 611.00
    First Time Registration Fee $57.00 $57.00

     

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    CISI Fundamental of Financial Services

    Programme Overview

    This qualification is an important first step in developing the essential basic knowledge required for working in financial services. It provides a broad overview of the industry and could be your stepping stone to a career in financial services.

    You will learn about the types of banking and commonly used financial products, such as shares, bonds, and insurance. It will provide you with an understanding of financial terminology and enable you to perform important basic calculations.

    Who Should Attend?

    The qualification’s broad introduction to financial services makes it suitable for a wide audience from employees new to the industry to school leavers considering a career in finance.

    It is an ideal alternative for staff already working within financial services who wish to further their industry knowledge, but who are not directly involved in making investment decisions. It offers a comprehensive understanding of financial services and its streamlined structure, including a nominal study commitment that would appeal to the busy professional.

    Pre-requisite

    There are no entry requirements.

    Assessment Structure

    • The qualification can be completed by passing a 1-hour exam consisting of 30 multiple choice questions.
    • Candidates shall immediately receive their results on completion of the exam.
    • The examination will be conducted at BILIF.

    Programme Outline

    Modules Description
    Ethics and Integrity in Financial Services Explore the key principles of ethical behaviour in financial services.
    Introduction - Saving and Borrowing Defines key financial services terms and principles including savers, borrowers, equity, bonds, risk and reward, insurance and foreign exchange.
    Banking Identifies the difference between retail and commercial banking.

    Explains the functions of each banking type and their customers – individuals or corporates. Explains loans, mortgages and overdrafts, credit cards, interest rates and how they are calculated.
    Equities / Shares / Stocks Explore the reasons for issuing shares to finance a company and the return that can be gained – dividend/ capital gain.

    Provides an understanding of shares, what they are for, and the risks involved in owning them.
    Bonds Identifies the two main issuers of bonds – companies and governments.

    Covers the features of bonds as well as the advantages and disadvantages of investing in bonds.
    Markets Explains how a stock exchange operates and the purpose of a stock exchange index.

    Compares different stock markets around the world.
    Other areas of Financial Services Highlights other key areas including Fund Management, Foreign Exchange, Insurance and Retirement Planning.

    Your Investment

    Categories Stakeholder Non Stakeholder
    Examination Fee $ 630.00 $ 690.00

     

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    Lean Six Sigma Certification

    Programme Overview

    Lean Six Sigma is a proven systematic approach to improve measurable results for any organisation. This programme was developed to encourage candidates to be responsible for the development of Lean Six Sigma Implementation throughout their organisations. This course is designed for executives who are responsible for designing and implementing corporate wide improvement and cost optimisation initiatives.

    Programme Objectives

    • The Yellow Belt participants will have knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma, and each of the five phases that are to be applied in practical terms.
    • This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of the Lean and Six Sigma improvement methodology, concepts, and language, along with a complete toolbox of basic process improvement methods.
    • The Six Sigma Yellow Belt course is designed to enhance technical problem-solving skills. Instruction is application focused, therefore requiring all participants to successfully support existing or new Lean and Six Sigma projects.
    • The Yellow Belt upon completion of this training will participate as a core team member or subject matter expert on a project or projects together with the supervisors/managers

    Who Should Attend

    • Targeted to an audience of Executives, Managers, Project Champions, Process Improvement Practitioners, Business Analysis, Project Managers and anyone who is involved in driving Change and Business Process Improvement.

    This programme is internationally accredited by:

    Programme Delivery

    Date Time
    3 - 4 October 2023 8.30 am - 12.00 pm | 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm

    Your Investment

    Package Stakeholders Non-Stakeholders
    Normal Price $1,700.00 $1,900.00

     

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    LIBF: Certificate in Retail and Digital Banking (CertRDB)

    Programme Overview

    The retail banking sector is facing an unprecedented level of change from digital disruption, changing customer expectations, innovation, data usage and new ways to do banking. The Certificate in Retail and Digital Banking (CertRDB) has been designed to set a new independent standard in customer service excellence by providing front-line staff with the required knowledge of regulatory requirements, products, services and delivery channels to operate effectively in this fast-changing environment.

    Who Should Attend

    Those aspiring to have a career in retail and digital banking or to work in another area of financial services.

    Pre-requisite

    Proficiency in English.

    Programme Outline

    Topics Contents
    Unit 1:
    The Delivery of Retail and
    Digital Banking (DRDB)
    • Understand banking customers, what they want and expect from banks and how the evolution of digital technology continues to change customer expectations;
    • Evaluate the need to provide high standards of customer service;
    • Understand how banks capture and analyse and use data about their customers;
    • Understand how regulation and legislation
      affects financial services organisations and their customers; and
    • Identify the operation and features of key retail financial products and services.
    Unit 2 :
    Assessing Customer Needs and
    Providing Solutions (ACNS)
    • Assess the needs and aspirations of retail banking customers and identify appropriate financial solutions to meet these needs.

    Programme Structure

    Guided Learning Hours 2 Hours
    Other Hours 132 Hours
    Total Qualification Time 134 Hours

    Your Investment

    Package Stakeholder Non Stakeholder
    Normal Price $760 $760

     

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    ICA Certificate in Compliance

    Location
    Brunei Institute of Leadership & Islamic Finance (BILIF). Level 3, CIBFM/ILIA Building, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Lebuhraya Tungku, BE1410

    Programme Outline

    This program offers a hands-on, foundational course designed to provide you with a robust grasp of fundamental compliance principles. It is ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks, as well as those contemplating a career transition into the compliance field as a stepping stone for further advanced studies.

    This course is conferred in partnership with the Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, lending it a prestigious academic endorsement.

    Objectives

    The course will introduce the importance of regulation, key regulatory principles, and of compliance with regulation. It will help participants to understand why compliance is so important, and give them an introduction to the roles of regulators and the compliance functions in general.

    Who should attend

    • All staff working in or aspiring to work inthe compliance area
    • Internal and external audit staff
    • Staff working in risk functions
    • Regulatory representatives

    Programme Fee

    Categories Stakeholder Non-Stakeholder
    Normal Fee $1,700.00 $1,700.00

     

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    AAOIFI Certificate of Proficiency in Financial Accounting Standard (CPFAS)

    Programme Overview

    Certificate of Proficiency in Financial Accounting Standard (CPFAS) is an advanced-level certificate program targeted at Islamic finance accountancy professionals who want to develop correct understanding, interpretation, and implementation skills in the requirements of the AAOIFI Financial Accounting Standards (FASs). The certificate places great emphasis on building technical/practical knowledge and skills in the real-world application of Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) at Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs)and for Islamic finance transactions.

    Who is this Programme for?

    This certificate is open to anyone seeking a career in Shari'ah Advisory & Audit.

    Pre-requisite

    There are no entry requirements.

    Benefit

    To earn the certificate,the candidate must sit for and pass one exam. The certificate offers the following benefits:

    • Publication of candidate’s name and short profile on AAOIFI website;
    • Recognition from Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) and regulators;
    • Boost in career opportunities;
    • Preferential rates for AAOIFI workshop, publications, and events; and
    • Free online access to AAOIFI standards.

    Assessment Structure

    • The qualification is completed by passing a 3-hour examination consisting of 100 multiple choice questions.
    • The passing marks is 70% .
    • The examination will be conducted at BILIF.

    Your Investment

    Package Stakeholder Non Stakeholder
    Examination Fee $ 1,090.00 $ 1,090.00

     

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