Certifications

Programme Overview

The needs and demands of business banking customers are changing. Banks need more focus on early warning signs and managing problem loans to support their customers. The Certificate in Business Banking (CertBB) will help you meet these challenges.

CertBB will give you a solid understanding of your customers, their requirements and the products available to them. It will teach you about credit risk, managing problem loans and digital disruption. And you'll learn about new digital technologies such as:

• Blockchain;
• Distributed ledger;
• Cloud;
• Open banking;
• FinTech;
• Application programming interfaces (APIs); and
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

Written by business banking professionals who understand your role, CertBB uses case studies to give you practical real-life knowledge that you can apply at work.

Your new skills and knowledge will improve the service you give your customers. This will enhance your customer relationships and ensure you’re better prepared to respond to future challenges.

Successful completion enables you to demonstrate high standards of professionalism and enhance your credentials for a successful career in business banking.

Who Should Attend

Those starting a career in business banking or want to progress in current role.

Pre-requisite

Proficiency in English.

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For more information, you can visit https://www.libf.ac.uk/study/professionalqualifications/
banking/certificate-in-retail-and-digital-banking.

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“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:

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This programme is ideal for entrants into the field of know your customer (KYC) and other professionals whose work involves following the customer due diligence (CDD) process. The course provides a foundation knowledge of core KYC and CDD concepts, an introduction to CDD frameworks and an overview of the key components of working in the KYC environment.

This course is awarded in association with the Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester.

Who is this Programme for?

The SHRM-CP is for early- to mid- career HR professionals who implement policies and strategies, serve as point of contact for staff and stakeholders, deliver HR services, and perform operational HR functions.

Programme Objectives

Participants will learn about the nature, importance and context of CDD obligations; the regulatory framework and international developments around CDD; the CDD process and outcomes; and taking a practical, risk-based approach to CDD.

This will give participants a greater understanding of KYC/CDD and the practical application of the subject matter aids learning. Successful completion of this certificate evidences a basic competency in the area.

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This holistic Business Continuity Management (BCM) course is primarily designed for BC professionals, or anyone interested in implementing or managing business continuity for their organisation.

The course is divided into 4 modules where each module allows you to understand the BCM fundamentals, practice and implement an actual risk assessment, business impact analysis, business continuity strategy and plan as well as in-depth discussion on how to engage management and the BCM team when the BCM plan has been implemented.

Participants would have a fundamental knowledge of crisis management and command centre management. The course would put more emphasis on pandemic management and how it relates to business continuity.

Programme Objectives

• LEARN the concepts and terminologies of BCM;
• GAIN insights into the fundamentals of BCM and competence in ISO22301;
• MANAGE and deploy all the BCM templates;
• PROJECT and manage a BCM programme;
• ASSISTin the managing of crises and setting up of a Crisis Command Centre; and
• APPLY the knowledge to actual BCM implementation and maintenance.

Who is this Programme for?

Business Continuity (BC) Managers, Organization Business Continuity Management (BCM) Coordinators and Practitioners that are tasked to drive large and complex corporate level BCM programmes will reap maximum benefits from the concepts and practices.

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The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP are the first-ever behavioral competency-based certifications for HR generalists, based upon a core set of competency and knowledge outlined in the SHRM BoCK™ – a product of vigorous research involving thousands of HR professionals – identifies 8 key behavioral competencies and 15 HR functional areas that are critical to the success of any HR professionals. Individuals who earn a SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential join the fastest-growing community of HR professionals around the world. SHRM certifications are recognised by employers across the globe in all industries.

Who is this Programme for?

The SHRM-CP is for early- to mid- career HR professionals who implement policies and strategies, serve as point of contact for staff and stakeholders, deliver HR services, and perform operational HR functions.

Programme Objectives

This comprehensive program, led by a SHRM-certified HR practitioner, will help prepare you to earn your SHRM-SCP certification. You will experience a detailed review of the current SHRM Body of Applied Skills & Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™). During your learning experience, your expert facilitator will build upon the foundation you've already established through your studies, guiding you through interactive discussions, sample test questions and periodic progress checks. You will be able to identify your areas of strength and build on them, and pinpoint areas where you need further concentrated study in preparation for either exam.

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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.

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