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Uganda Institute of Banking
& Financial Services (UIBFS)
2020
TRAINING PROGRAMS
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UIBFS TRAINING MANAGEMENT TEAM
Richard SemakulaInstitute Registrar /Ag Head, Training and [email protected] 467 127
Geoffrey MukasaTraining and Partnerships [email protected]/ 0705254012
Vision: A Centre of Excellence in Financial Services Training
Mission: “Promoting professionalism and inclusion through market-led training, research and consultancy to providers andusers of financial services”.
SKILLED, SPECIALISED & EXECUTIVE PROGRAMSContact: Head, Training and PartnershipsUIBFS Training Office, Plot 76/78 William Street Kampala , Bank ofUganda BuildingTel: +256 414255847Email: [email protected]: www.uibfs.or.ug
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMSContact: The Registrar’s Office, Plot 10 Buganda RoadTel: 0414-233628/0414236849Email: [email protected]: www.uibfs.or.ug
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of Contents ............................................................................................................iiiIntroductory Remarks By The Chief Executive Officer .................................................... 1Profile ...............................................................................................................................List Of Corporate Members (As At 30th Aug 2019).......................................................... 3Professional And Academic Programs ............................................................................ 4
BANKING AND FINANCE COMPETENCE CENTRE .................................................... 6The Uganda Institute Of Banking And Financial Services 2020 Calendar....................... 7Skills Courses In Banking And Finance………………………………………………… 7
SKILLS COURSES (1 –5 DAYS).................................................................................... 7Trade Commodity Finance & International Trade Finance (In Collaboration WithCollateral Management International) ........................................................................... 10The Following Programs Are Available From Frankfurt School Of Finance AndManagement.12Computer Based Courses…………………………………………………………………. 12
SKILLS COURSES – LONGER DURATION (1 – 8 MONTHS)…………………….........14Agricultural Finance Programmes………………………………………………………..14Chartered Institute For Securities And Investment – Cisi……………………………15
SKILLED COURSES – LONGER DURATION (1 – 4 MONTHS) ................................. 16The Aci Dealing Certificate........................................................................................ 16Basic Banking – Online................................................................................................17Compliance Management............................................................................................18Agricultural Value Chain Finance Courses (Avcf)…………………………………… 19Appraisal Of Agribusiness........................................................................... ................19Agricultural Value Chain Financing (Avcf) – Strategies, Risks & Opportunities....22Schedule Of The Training Programme (Avcf – Strategies, Risks & Opportunities)…....24Chartered Institute For Securities And Investment – Cisi…………………………………26Fundamentals Of Financial Services Program (Ffs)……………………………….…26International Introduction To Securities And Investment Programme (Iisi) .................... 27
OTHER SKILLS COURSES (1 –5 DAYS)………………………………………………...29Agent Banking (Bank Staff).........................................................................................29Agent Banking (Agents) ……………………………………………………………….…29Bank Branch Management...........................................................................................30Anti-Money Laundering................................................................................................ 31Customer Service Excellence......................................................................................31Financial Consumer Protection Guidelines (Fcpgs).................................................32It/Treasury & Database Risks, Fraud, Forgeries And Internal Controls..................37Corporate Governance.................................................................................................33Basic Banking............................................................................................................... 34Clearing, Payment Systems And Collection..............................................................35Digital Banking…………………………………………………………...…....……………..35Ethics And Professionalism In Financial Services....................................................36
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Risk, Fraud, Forgeries And Internal Controls………………………………..…………37Ict Audit Skills............................................................................................................... 37Regulatory Frameworks, Reporting And Policy........................................................38Compliance For Commercial Banks...........................................................................38Credit Analysis And Risk Management In Corporate Lending..............................39Coaching, Mentoring & Performance Management..................................................39Bancassurance …………………………………………………………………..………40Islamic Finance........................................................................................................... .41Basic CreditManagement..................................................................................................................41Staff Engagement, Communication And TeamBuilding.........................................................................................................................42Trade Finance – Principles AndPractice....................................................................... ...................................................42Intermediate CreditManagement.................................................................................. ................................43Operational Risk Management....................................................................................44Effective Sales & Persuasion Skills............................................................................44Auditing Bank Operations...........................................................................................45Lending To Small And Medium Enterprises..............................................................45Financial Modelling......................................................................................................46Fundamentals Of Mortgage Lending..........................................................................46Law Relating To Banking Practice And Management...............................................46Cash Management................................................................ ........................................47Foreign Business And Foreign Exchange Operations.............................................48Managing Cyber Security And Payments...................................................................49Treasury Management…………………………………………………………………...…49Financial Analysis........................................................................................................ 50Trade Commodity Finance And International Trade Finance...................................50Debt Management And Recovery................................................................................51Procurement And Contracts Management………………………………………………52Auditing The Credit Function......................................................................................53Strategic Leadership………………………………………………………………………..53Advanced Credit Analysis & Management……………………………………….…… 54Risk Management And Corporate Governance.........................................................54Uganda Labour Laws: Principles & Practices; Basics Of Retirement Schemes....55Marketing And Sales Management.............................................................................55Atm & Back Office Operations....................................................................................56Auditing The Treasury Function........................................................................... ......57Supervisory Skills Development.................................................................................57Agency Banking.................................................................................................... .......58
MICROFINANCE COMPETENCE CENTRE………………………………………...…….59The Microfinance Competence Centre (Mcc) At The Uganda Institute Of BankingAnd Financial Services……………………………………………..……………………… 60Cash Management In Mfis…………………………………..……………..……………… 63Micro Loan Appraisal………………………………..……………………….…………… 63
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Finance For Non-Finance Professional In Mfis………………………………....………64Making Microfinance Work (Managing For Improved Performance)...…………..…65deliquency Management And Loans Monitoring……………………………..……… 65Risk, Fraud And Internal Controls In Mfis………………………………….…….…… 65Branch Management For Mfis……………………………………………..…….…………66Governance And Risk Management In Mfis…………………………………….……….67Credit Analysis And Risk Assessment In Mfis……………………………………….. 67Auditing In Mfis …………………………………………………………………………. 68Customer Care Excellence In Mfis……………………………………………………..…69Financial Management And Analysis For Mfis……………………………………...….69basic Accounting For Mfis…………………………………………………………….……70Agricultural Financing………………………………………………………………..…… 70Making Microfinance Work (Product Diversification And Marketing In Mfis AndSaccos)...................................................................................... ....................................71Product Development And Management……………………………………….………..71Pfofessional And Academic Courses…………………………………………………….... 73Professional Courses...................................................................................................74
PROFESSIONAL COURSES OFFERED...................................................................... 74Chartered Banker Program…………………………….………………………………… 74Certified Credit Management Program Offering………………………………………..78Diploma In Microfinance....................................................................................... .......80Master of Arts In Financial Services Degree Programme.......................................The Post Graduate Diploma In Agricultural Risk Management And Finance ........84The London Institute Of Banking And Finance (Libf), Formerly Chartered InstituteOf Bankers London…………………………………………………………………………86
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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
We welcome you to the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (formerlyknown as the Uganda Institute of Bankers). As detailed in the Training Calendar , theInstitute offers a broad range of programs in banking, finance and related disciplinessuited to the needs of today’s financial services professional. The Institute’s trainingprogrammes comprise a mix of the following:
Professional Certification – notably the flagship Chartered Banker Program; Short, Executive and Specialized Courses and Certifications including in the area
of Digital Skills ; Post Graduate courses including the Masters in Financial Services .
The Institute enlists the services of a sizeable pool of trainers drawn from a mix ofacademia and industry and some of its programs are run in collaboration withuniversities and training / certification bodies of international standing.
The Institute’s programs are distinguished by their inclination towards the professionaland practical as well as responsiveness to the demands and standards of today‘sfinancial services industry. We invite you to enroll with us and share in the uniqueexperience presented by our training programs.
Anthony MulindwaChief Executive Officer
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PROFILE
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), formerly The UgandaInstitute of Bankers, is the leading provider of training for Uganda’s financial sector.Starting out in 1967 as a local centre of the then Chartered Institute of Bankers, London(now London Institute of Banking & Finance), the Institute attained autonomy in 1990.The Institute is a Body Corporate registered under the Companies Act (Cap 110) of theLaws of the Republic of Uganda as a Company Limited by guarantee. The objectives ofthe Institute are inter alia; to Promote, Encourage, Protect and Advance Knowledge andEducation in the Principles and Practices of Banking and Financial Services and toPrescribe and Inculcate High Ethical and Professional Standards Among its Members.The Headquarters of the UIBFS are located at Plot 10 Buganda Road, Kampala -Uganda.
The Institute is a Membership organization comprising of: institutional (or corporate)members, (which include Commercial Banks, Credit Institutions, Micro Deposit TakingInstitutions, and Development Banks operating in Uganda) and Individual Membersranked variously as Fellow, Associate, Ordinary and Student Members, all of whommake annual subscriptions towards the proper running of the Institute. The Governor ofthe Bank of Uganda is the Patron of the Institute.
The supreme organ of the Institute is the Annual General Meeting (AGM), whichappoints the Council and the Board of Directors for governance and policy oversight.The Board is currently composed of ten (10) Non-Executive Directors; RepresentingCorporate Members, the Bank of Uganda and the rest of the members of the Institute.The Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Institute are ex-officiomembers of the Board. The Institute also has a Council that performs a largely advisoryand supportive role currently comprising of 11 members.
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THE UGANDA INSTITUTE OF BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES - LIST OFCORPORATE MEMBERS (AS AT 30th AUG 2019)
1. ABC Capital Bank (U) Ltd 17. KCB Bank Uganda Ltd
2. Bank of Africa (U) Ltd 18. NC Bank (U) Ltd
3. Bank of India (U) Ltd 19. Orient Bank Ltd
4. Barclays Bank (U) Ltd 20. Stanbic Bank (U) Ltd
5. Bank of Baroda(U) Ltd 21. Standard Chartered Bank (U) Ltd
6. Cairo International Bank Ltd 22 Exim Bank (U) Ltd
7. Centenary Bank Ltd 23. Tropical Bank Ltd
8. Commercial Bank of Africa (U) Ltd 24. United Bank for Africa (U) Ltd
9. Citibank (U) Ltd 25. Uganda Development Bank
10. DFCU Bank Ltd 26. East African Development Bank
11. Post Bank Ltd 27. FINCA Uganda Ltd
12. Ecobank (U) Ltd 28. Pride Microfinance Ltd
13. Equity Bank (U) Ltd 29. Ugafode Microfinance Ltd
14. Finance Trust Bank Ltd 30. Mercantile Credit Bank Ltd
15. Guaranty Trust Bank(U) Ltd 31. Diamond Trust Bank (U) Ltd
16. Housing Finance Bank Ltd 32 Brac Uganda Bank Ltd
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PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Professional Banking Courses leading to the award of the Chartered Banker
and Banking Certificate which is the traditional gateway for election to the ranks
of Associate and Fellow of the Institute.
Microfinance Courses leading to award of the Diploma in Microfinance.
Post graduate Courses which include the MA in Financial Services, Masters in
Agribusiness and Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Risk Management &
Finance.
To obtain further details regarding our offering, please visit our website:
www.uibfs.or.ug
Membership / Professional Development ActivitiesIn addition to our mainstream training activities, we offer a range of professional
development activities for our members including:
Library services and an enabling environment for research on financial sector
issues;
Public lectures on topical issues ;
The East African Banking School, a regional learning and interactive forum for
financial serves practitioners held annually;
Other interactive forums for industry practitioners such as the Annual Sports
Gala and Annual Bankers’ Dinner.
Publications such as the The Financial Services Magazine released on a
quarterly basis and monthly Newsletter (The Bank Scene)
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OUR MODEL : WHAT DISTINGUISHES US
Established brand with 25 plus years’ experience in the delivery of
training programs.
A sizeable pool of trainers comprising a mix of academics and
industry practitioners.
Links with industry with corporate member institutions providing
ground for internships and projects.
A recognized certification and award structure. The Institute is the
sole provider of certified professional banking courses in the
country.
Professional training – with emphasis on applied knowledge and
skills
A robust quality assurance structure – including accreditation with
the National Council for Higher Education, regional & continental
affiliation (e.g. exams are moderated by Fellows of Chartered
Institute of bankers London, Accreditation with global certifiers e.g.
ACI (FX & Derivatives) , etc..
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BANKING AND FINANCECOMPETENCE CENTRE
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THE UGANDA INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 2020CALENDAR
SKILLS COURSES IN BANKING AND FINANCE
SKILLS COURSES (1 –5 Days)
Course Codes Course Title Duration Venue Dates Course Fees
Ugandans (UGX) International(USD)
BFT-BBM-20 Bank BranchManagement 5 Full Days Kampala 03rd – 07th Feb 750,000 300
BFT-AML-67 Anti MoneyLaundering 5 Evenings Kampala 10th – 14th Feb 600,000 245
BFT-CSE-06 Customer ServiceExcellence 5 Evenings Kampala 17th – 21st Feb 600,000 245Basic FinancialTraining 5 Evenings Kampala 17th – 21st Feb 600,000 245
BFT-FCPG-68Financial ConsumerProtection GuideLines 2 Full Days Kampala 24th – 25th Feb 450,000
180
BFT-IISI-103 InternationalIntroduction toSecurities andInvestment
3 Full Days Kampala24th Feb – 26th
Feb
850,000PLUS 118Pound Sterlingfor CISICertification,Examinationsand StudyMaterials 350
IT/Treasury &Database
3 Full Days Kampala 26th – 28th Feb 750,000 300Risks, Fraud,
Forgeries andInternal Controls 5 Evenings Kampala 2nd - 6th Mar 650,000 260
BFT-CG-80 CorporateGovernance 2 Full Days Kampala 5th – 6th Mar 700,000 280
BFT-BB-01 Basic Banking Skills 5 Evenings Kampala9th – 13th Mar 650,000 260
BFT-DB-84 Digital Banking 2 Full Days Kampala 9th – 10th Mar 850,000 350
Regulation andMarket Practices forCapital Markets 3 Full Days Kampala 11th – 13th Mar
850,000PLUS 118
Pound Sterlingfor CISI
Certification,Examinations
and StudyMaterials
350
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BFT-CPC-35 Clearing, PaymentSystems andCollection 5 Evenings Kampala 16th – 20th Mar 600,000 245
BFT-ETP-95 Ethics andProfessionalism inFinancial Services 2 Full Days Kampala 23rd – 24th Mar 700,000 280
BFT –CFC - Combating FinancialCrime 5 Evenings Kampala 23rd – 27th Mar 850,000
350
BFT-ICT-51 ICT Audit Skills 3 Full Days Kampala 01st – 03rd Apr 750,000 300BFT-RRP-27 Regulatory
Frameworks,Reporting and PolicyCompliance forCommercial Banks 5 Evenings Kampala 06th – 10th Apr 650,000 260
BFT-CARM-26 Credit Analysis andRisk Management InCorporate Lending 5 Full Days Kampala 13th – 17th Apr 750,000 300
BFT-CMP-96 Coaching, Mentoring& PerformanceManagement 3 Full Days Kampala 20th – 22nd Apr 700,000 300
BFT-BA-79Bancassurance 3 Full Days Kampala 22nd – 24th Apr 850,000 350
BFT-IB-49
Fundamentals ofIslamic Finance 4 Full Days
Kampala
27th – 30th Apr
850,000PLUS 118Pound Sterlingfor CISICertification,Examinationsand StudyMaterials
350
BFT-BCM-58 Basic CreditManagement 4 Evenings Kampala 4th – 7th May 650,000 260
BFT-BB-01 Basic Banking Skills 5 Evenings Kampala 11h – 15th May 600,000 245
Regulation andMarket Practices forCapital Markets 3 Full Days Kampala 11th – 13th May
850,000PLUS 118
Pound Sterlingfor CISI
Certification,Examinations
and StudyMaterials
350
Staff Engagement,Communication andTeam building 3 Full Days Kampala 13th – 15th May 700,000 280
BFT-TF-36 Trade Finance –Principles andPractice 5 Evenings Kampala 18th – 22nd May 650,000 260Applied FinancialTraining
5 EveningsKampala
25th – 29th May 600,000245
BFT-IISI-103 InternationalIntroduction toSecurities andInvestment
3 Full Days Kampala 27th – 29th May
850,000PLUS 118Pound Sterlingfor CISICertification, 350
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Examinationsand StudyMaterials
BFT-ICM-56 Intermediate CreditManagement 3 Full Days
Kampala15th – 17th June 750,000 300
BFT-RMBO-42 Operation RiskManagement 5 Evenings
Kampala15th – 18th June 700,000 280
BFT-MSF-18Effective Sales &Persuasion Skills 2 Full Days Kampala 1st – 02nd Jun 650,000 260
BFT- ABO-101 Auditing BankOperations 3 Full Days Kampala 22nd – 24th Jun 650,000 260
BFT-AMB- 78 Agent Banking(Bank Staff) 2 Full Days Kampala 24th – 25th Jun 400,000 160Agent Banking(Agents) 1 Full Day Kampala 26th Jun 250,000 100
BFT-LSME-24 Lending to Smalland MediumEnterprises 5 Full Days
Kampala 28th Jun – 2nd
Jul 750,000300
Financial Modelling 3 Full Days Kampala 24th – 26th Jun 700,000 280Fundamentals ofMortgage Lending 5 Evenings Kampala 22nd – 26th Jun 700,000 280
BFT-LRB-25 Law Relating toBanking Practiceand Management 5 Evenings Kampala 29th – 03rd Jul 600,000 245
BFT-C-02Cash Management 5 Evenings Kampala 06th – 10th Jul 600,000 245
Regulation andMarket Practices forCapital Markets Full Days Kampala 06th – 10th May
850,000PLUS 118
Pound Sterlingfor CISI
Certification,Examinations
and StudyMaterials
350
BFT-FB-05 Foreign Businessand ForeignExchangeOperations 5 Evenings Kampala 13th – 17th Jul 650,000
260
Managing CyberSecurity andPayments 3Full Days Kampala 15th – 17th Jul 850,000
350
BFT-TMF-17TreasuryManagement 5 Evenings Kampala 20th - 24th July 650,000 260
BFT-FA-22
Financial Analysis 5 Evening Kampala 27th – 31st July 700,000 280BFT-BA-79
Bancassurance 3 Full Days Kampala 03rd – 05th Aug 850,000 350BFT-AMB- 78 Agent Banking
(Bank Staff) 2 Full DaysKampala
06th – 07th Aug 400,000 160
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Agent Banking(Agents) 1 Full Day
Kampala10th Aug 250,000 100
BFT-CTF-19 Trade CommodityFinance &International TradeFinance (Incollaboration withCollateralManagementInternational) 5 Full Days Kampala 10th – 14th Aug 750,000 300
BFT-DMR-45 Debt Management &Recovery 5 Evenings Kampala 17th – 21st Aug 700,000 280Basic FinancialTraining
5 EveningsKampala
17th – 21st Aug 700,000280
BFT-IISI-103 InternationalIntroduction toSecurities andInvestment
5 Days Kampala 17th – 21st Aug
850,000PLUS 118Pound Sterlingfor CISICertification,Examinationsand StudyMaterials 350
BFT-GFC-60Global FinancialCompliance 3Full Day
Kampala24th – 26th Aug 850,000
350
BFT-ATF-57 Auditing the CreditFunction 3 Full Days Kampala 26th – 28th Aug 700,000 280
Strategic Leadership 3 Full Days Kampala 01st – 03th Sept 700,000 280BFT-ACM-37 Advanced Credit
Analysis 3 Full Days Kampala 9th – 11th Sept 700,000 280BFT-CSE-06 Customer Service
Excellence 5 Evenings Kampala 14th – 18th Sept 600,000 245BFT-DB-84 Digital Banking 2 Full Days Kampala 17th – 18th Sept 850,000 350BFT-RMCG-50 Risk Management
and CorporateGovernance 3 Full Days Kampala 21st – 23rd Sept 700,000 280
Regulation andMarket Practices forCapital Markets 5Full Days Kampala
28th Sept – 02nd
Oct
850,000PLUS 118
Pound Sterlingfor CISI
Certification,Examinations
and StudyMaterials
350
BFT-BB-01Basic Banking Skills 5 Evenings Kampala
28th Sept – 02th
Oct 650,000 260BFT-BBM-20 Bank Branch
Management 4 Full Days Kampala 05th – 08th Oct 750,000 300
Marketing and SalesManagement 5 Evenings Kampala 12th – 16th Oct 650,000 260
BFT-IB-49 Fundamentals ofIslamic Finance 4 Full Days Kampala 13th – 16th Oct
850,000PLUS 118
350
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Pound Sterlingfor CISI
Certification,Examinations
and StudyMaterials
BFT-ATM-29 ATM & Back OfficeOperations 5 Evenings Kampala 19th – 23rd Oct 600,,000 245
BFT-ATF-57 Auditing theTreasury Function 3 Full Days Kampala 28th – 30th Oct 650,000 260
BFT-SMS-08 Supervisory SkillsDevelopment 5 Evening Kampala 02nd – 6th Nov 650,000 260
BFT-IISI-103 InternationalIntroduction toSecurities andInvestment
5 Days Kampala 09th – 13th Nov
850,000PLUS 118Pound Sterlingfor CISICertification,Examinationsand StudyMaterials 350
BFT ATP 95 Ethics andProfessionalism inFinancial Services 2 Full Days Kampala 16th – 17th Nov 650,000 260
BFT-AMB- 78 Agent Banking(Bank Staff) 2 Full Days Kampala 19th – 20th Nov 400,000 160Agent Banking(Agents) 1 Full Day Kampala 20th Nov 250,000 100
BFT-BB-01 Basic Banking Skills 5 Evenings Kampala 23rd – 27th Nov 650,000 350Applied FinancialTraining
5 EveningsKampala
23rd – 27th Nov 700,000280
BFT-FCPG-68 Financial ConsumerProtection GuideLines 2 Full Days Kampala 26th – 27th Nov 400,000
160
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PROGRAMS PROVIDED D BY THE FRANKFURT SCHOOL OF FINANCE &MANAGEMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH UIBFS
Mode of Study: Online (Flexible, Interactive, Net-working withPersonalised Support
Intake / Registration
March - August 2020: Deadline 31st March 2020. Final exams scheduled for
September 2020.
Course Title Duration COSTMaster of Leadership in DevelopmentFinance (MA) - online
18-24 months part timestarting in September
EUR14,700
Certified Expert in Microfinance March -August EUR750
Certified Expert in Islamic Microfinance March -AugustEUR750
Certified Expert in Financial Inclusion Policy March -August EUR1300Certified Expert in Financial & ManagerialAccounting March -August
EUR1300
Certified Expert in SME Finance March -August EUR1300Certified Expert in Risk Management March -August EUR1300Certified Expert in Climate & RenewableEnergy Finance March -August
EUR1300
Certified Expert in Climate AdaptationFinance March -August
EUR1300
Certified Expert in Digital Finance March -August EUR1300
Certified Expert in Microinsurance March -August EUR1300
Certified Expert in Agricultural Finance March -August EUR750Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance March -August EUR1300
Master Class on Block-chain BusinessStrategy 18-24 months part time
starting in September
EUR14,700
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COMPUTER BASED COURSES
Course Applications Fee – Local(UGX)
International(USD)
1) Computerized Accounting Tally ERP & QuickBooks2018
400,000/= 160
2) Data Entry and Analysis Epi Data, Epi Info, Stata,SPSS,Minitab, Excel
400,000/= 160
3) Data Entry and Management Epi Data, Epi Info, CS Pro 400,000/= 1604) Qualitative Data Analysis Nvivo, Atlas.ti 500,000/= 2005) Computer Applications MS Office Applications
Internet / email300,000/= 120
6) Business Intelligence & DataMining
SQL Server 2016,Tableau,Power BI,
850,000/= 350
7) Customer RelationshipManagement (CRM)
CRM Software, SocialMedia
700,000/= 280
8) Digital Marketing Web Analytics, searchengine optimization,social media, email, PayPer Click (PPC)
850,000/= 350
9) Bio Statistics Stata, Epi Info, SPSS 400,000/= 16010)Advanced Excel MS Excel 2016 400,000/= 16011)Advanced Databases in Access
/Microsoft SQLMS Access 2016, SQL 850,000/= 350
12)Graphics Design / Video Editing Photoshop, Illustrator,InDesign
400,000/= 160
13)Econometrics E-views and Stata 500,000/= 20014)International Computer Driving
License (ICDL)MS Office, OnlineEssentials
1,600,000/= 650
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Duration for each course is between 2 – 4 weeks Three study sessions (Morning 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Afternoon – 2:00 PM – 5:00 pm,
Evening – 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) Enrolment is on on-going basis anytime of the week Study days : Monday to Friday Quotes for course fees exclude the cost of the software requirements Application fee : UGX 10,000for each course (USD .... for international applicants). Certificates shall be awarded upon successful completion of the course
For further information, please contact our Trainer on +256759 981772 or +256 782186085 or vVisit http://www.uibfs.or.ug
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SKILLS COURSES – LONGER DURATION (1 – 8 months)
Course Codes Course Title Mode ofDelivery
Duration Dates Venue Course Fees
Ugandans(UGX)
International
($)BFT-ACI-95 ACI Dealing Certificate Evening 4 months 17th Feb –
13th April
17th Jun –13th Aug
05th Oct –11th Dec
Kampala 1,700,000
IncludesUIBFS Cert.but not ACIExam Fee
700
BFT-BB-01 Basic Banking Online 1 month Any time anywhere 600,000 245
BFT-GMT-94 GraduateManagementProgramme
Full Day 2 weeks Feb,April,June,August,October
Kampala 800,000 320
BFT-CSFI Compliance forSupervised FinancialInstitutions
Evening 1 month 17th
February2020 and13th July2020
Kampala 1,000,000 400
AGRICULTURAL FINANCE PROGRAMMES
Course Codes Course Title Mode ofDelivery
Duration Dates Venue Course FeesUgandans
(UGX)Internat
ional($)
BFT-AAB-98 Appraisal ofAgribusinesses
Staggered 3 months 09th March –26th June 2020
10th August –20th November2020
Kampala 2,600,000 1,050
BFT-AVC-47 Agricultural Valuechain Financing
Staggered 4 months 10th February– 26th June2020,
13th July – 13th
November2020
Kampala 3,200,000 1,300
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CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT - CISI
Course Codes Course Title Mode ofDelivery
Duration Dates Venue Course FeesUgandans (UGX) Internat
ional($)
BFT-FFS-102 Fundamentals ofFinancial Services
Weekend
6 weeks January,March,May, July,October,November
Kampala 850,000
PLUS GBP 118for CISICertification,Examinationsand StudyMaterials
350
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SKILLED COURSES – LONGER DURATION (1 – 4 months)
THE ACI DEALING CERTIFICATE
Overall Course ObjectiveThis course provides participants with a good understanding of the financial and foreign
exchange markets.
Who Should Attend?
The course is recommended for Foreign Exchange and Money Market Dealers, Credit
Analysts and Managers, Middle Office and Operations Personnel, Auditors and
Compliance Officers.
Course Duration: 4 Months
Attendance Mode: Evening and Weekend.
Start Dates: 17th February 2020 and 17th June 2020
Examination and Certification: Examination are conducted twice a year (June &
November)
Course Coverage:• Basic Interest Rate Calculation.
• Cash Money Markets.
• Foreign Exchange.
• Forward – Forwards, FRAs, Futures and Swaps.
• Options.
• Principles of Risk.
• Asset and Liability Management.
• The Model Code.
Fees: UGX.1,700,000
Please note: Exam Fee is paid separately to ACI. For details log on to www.acifma.org
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BASIC BANKING
Overall Course ObjectiveTo equip the learner with a comprehensive introduction to banking.
Who Should Attend?The course is recommended for recent entrants to the banking industry, practicingbankers that have not attended a basic banking course or seeking to refresh theirknowledge and anyone who wishes to obtain an appreciation of the fundamentals ofbanking.
Course Duration: 1 MonthMode of Delivery: OnlineDates: : Any timeExamination and Certification: upon completion of the course
Course Coverage Introduction to Financial Services Banking Operations and Practice (General) Banking Operations and Practice (Lending) Business Banking Sales and Service International Business Introduction to Insurance Introduction to Investment Basic Accounting and Taxation Legal Environment Economic Environment
Fees: UGX 500,000 (Uganda Shillings Five Hundred Thousand Only) for Ugandans andUS$ 200 for Non-Ugandans
How to Apply By creating an account on our e-learning platform ( www.uibfselearning.or.ug )
or via our website (www.uibfs.or.ug - click on e-learning) Via email addressed to [email protected] or , [email protected]
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COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTIONCompliance Management is an integral aspect of the financial services industry. . Specificduties depend on the industry sub sector, but the role of a compliance manager rewardsthose with an eye for detail, a thorough understanding of industry conduct and practices,and a knack for explaining policies and procedures. This course will help you to retool yourskills to keep in tandem with changing industry dynamics for Compliance ManagementOVERALL OBJECTIVE
To deliver a deep, practical understanding of Compliance Management skills forcontemporary financial services industry.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to;
Obtain an appreciation of the role of Compliance Management Manage end- to -end Compliance process in a financial institution.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is useful for all involved in compliance - related functions in financial institutionsincluding compliance managers and practitioners in the areas of risk, operations andrelationship management
KEY TOPICS Overview / Introduction Design and implementation of Compliance Process The Regulatory Reporting Function The Financial Reporting Function The Human Resource Function The IT function The Treasury function The Marketing function The Credit function General Bank Operations
Course Duration: 1 MonthAttendance Mode: EveningStart Date: 17th February 2020 and 11th July 2020Examination and Certification: Examination will be conducted twice a year
Course fees: UGX 1,000,000 (or USD 400 for international applicants)
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AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN FINANCE COURSES (AVCF)
The overall objective of the training course is to improve the professional capacities of
bankers in financing various actors along agricultural value chains.
The course has two components, namely; :
1. Appraisal of Agribusinesses
2. AVCF – Strategies, Risks & Opportunities
APPRAISAL OF AGRIBUSINESS
Target groupThe main target groups of this training programme are loan officers, branch managers
involved in agricultural lending, credit analysts managing agribusiness cases.
Relationship officers/managers and other technical staff involved in agricultural credit
will also be interested in the programme.
Pre requisites
A good understanding of the typical financial statement (balance sheet, profit and
loss statement, cash flow statement) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
and businesses eligible for loans above 10,000 USD;
Be capable of assessing credit risk of SMEs on the following basis:
a. Financial aspects.
b. Qualitative aspects.
Experience with loan origination, preferably in a loan officer position.
It is NOT necessary to have had any technical agricultural knowledge and / or exposure.
Objectives of the trainingAt the end of the training, the participants will be able to:
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Compose financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss and cash flow) of
agricultural SMEs (of all SMEs involved in AVCs, from primary producers to
export agribusiness);
Understand credit risks linked to agribusinesses and its environment;
Prepare an agricultural SME loan case and present it to the Credit Committee.
Overview of training
Appraisal of agribusinesses course focuses on the technical knowledge a loan officer
needs to have in order to appraise an agricultural business case.. The training is
contextualised to Uganda. The training comprises two modules:
Practical data collection and risk assessment of agricultural businesses, including
field visits.
The agricultural credit cycle (detailed treatment) including the specificities of
agricultural financial statements and appraisal techniques of an agricultural
business case.
Mode of delivery
Flexible design to fit to the work life of the participants.
A blended learning approach is applied, comprising a combination of classroom
training complemented by e-learning and field visits.
The training is designed in such a way that it does not interfere with participants’ usual
business. It requires the physical presence of the participants during 12 full week days,
4 half-days on Saturdays and study via e-learning over a 12-week period.
This training includes many practical assignments and is adapted to Ugandan
agriculture
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Schedule of the Training Programme - Appraisal of agribusinesses
Module WeekNumber
Mode ofstudy
No ofweekdays
No of hours(evenings
orweekends)
Saturday
Days (Hrs)
1
1 Class room 2.0 0.52 E learning 1234 Online Test 256 Class room
and Field Visit3.0 0.5
7 Online Test 2
2
8 Class room 3.0 0.59 Class room
and FieldVisits
4.0 0.5
10E - Exercise
41112 Final Exam 3
TwoModules 12 weeks 12 days 16 hrs 2 days 7hrs
Course Coverage
Module 1:
Introduction to agricultural production (with emphasis on Good AgriculturalPractices).
Fundamentals of agricultural production. Maize production cycle. Collection of data on an agricultural business. Fundamentals of livestock production. Dairy production cycle in Uganda and how to assess a dairy farm. Sources of information on agricultural & livestock production. Production Cycles and how asses the farm.
- Coffee- Sugar Cane- Poultry production- Vegetable- Banana- piggery
Field visit to a polyvalent farm to understand the theory learned.
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Practice the collection of data by visiting an agricultural production business. Practice the analysis of the agricultural case visited. Practice the collection of data by visiting a livestock production business
Module 2: Agricultural credit cycle. Agricultural value chains’ complexities. Acquisition of agricultural clients. Collection of information from agricultural clients. Preparation and interpretation of a balance sheet, profit and loss, and a cash flow
of an agricultural business. Interpretation of financial ratios on agricultural cases. Approaches for monitoring and recovery of agricultural cases Field visits.- Practice data collection for an agricultural business.- Practice the analysis.- Practice presenting the case to a (class) credit committee.- Practice the collection of data by visiting an off-taker business- Practical feed-back on the sessions and how to improve the work
Exercise on agricultural business appraisalDuration: 3 monthsDates: 09th March 2020 – 26th June 2020
17th August 2020 – 20th November 2020
Fees: UGX 2, 600,000 (Uganda Shillings Two Million Six Hundred Thousand Only)(USD 1050 for international participants)
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AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN FINANCING (AVCF) – STRATEGIES, RISKS &OPPORTUNITIES
Target groupThe main target group of this training programme are staff with responsibility in theAVCF strategy of their financial institutions or have assumed responsibilities indisbursing loans linked to the AVCs. Typically, this training will be of interest to HeadOffice staff involved in AVCF (in the Credit Risk department or in the “Agricultural Unit”of a financial institution) or, branch managers involved in AVCF.
PrerequisitesIn order to obtain best outcomes, the participant shall:
- Have experience in SME financing – possess a good understanding of risksinvolved in SME lending;
- Have experience (or being in preparation for a manager position) in the riskdepartment, business development, agricultural unit, etc;
- Have experience in the loan decision making process.It is not necessary to have any experience in neither agribusiness, nor possess abackground in technical agriculture. It is also not necessary to have prior experience asa loan officer.It is also not necessary to have participated in the ‘Appraisal of Agribusiness’ trainingprogramme, although having done so carries an advantage.
Objectives of the trainingAt the end of the training, the participants will be able to:
Module 3:a. Demonstrate an understanding of an AVC drawing on examples from
Uganda and Africa.b. Identify financing needs of AVCs and instruments for responding to their
needs (in Africa).c. Analyse a given agricultural value chain and the opportunities it presents
in setting up an AVC financing scheme.
Module 4:a. Appreciate the risks involved in an AVCF.b. Demonstrate an understanding of the advantages of AVCF in comparisonto stand-alone financing.c. Analyse the credit risks of a given value chain and how the mitigate theserisks
Module 5:a. Design an AVCF strategy in a FI (how to make a business case, how tocreate the adapted policy)b. Articulate the processes required to introduce or adjust a successful AVCFc. Design adapted AVCF products for a given financial institution.
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d. Present a persuasive case to institutional stakeholders in regard to anAVCF strategy
e. Communicate the AVCF strategy in the financial institutionsf. Set-up the agro team with the right calibre of resources (HR strategy)
Overview of training
AVCF – Strategies, Risks & Opportunities training focuses on technical skills thatenable participants to set up AVCF schemes matching their particular financialinstitution’s framework based on the specificities of their financial institution . Thetraining is adapted to the Ugandan context (with Ugandan examples and field visits), butfocuses on international best practices in the field of AVCF. It is composed of threemodules:
1. Agricultural Value Chains and processes for setting up Agricultural Value ChainFinancial schemes.
2. Assessment of agricultural credit risks & mitigation tools.3. Institutionalization of agricultural policy, procedures and products.
As in the case of the former, it is designed in a flexible manner in order to fit the worklife of participants. A blended learning approach is applied, including classroom trainingand field visits complemented by e-learning. In total, the participants will require to take10 full working days, 4 Saturdays and some time for coursework.This training will also include many practical assignments and will enable theparticipants to “feel” and practice every topic related to AVCF.Schedule of Training Programme (AVCF – Strategies, Risks & Opportunities)
Module WeekNumber
Mode of study No ofweekdays
No of hours(evenings or
weekends)Saturday (Hrs)
Days Hrs
3
1 Class room training 3 12 Home Work 1234 Field Visit 15
4
6 Class room training 4 17 Home Work 1289 Field Visit 110
5
11 Class room training andField Visits 3
12Home work 1213
1415 Workshop 116 Final Exam 3
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ThreeModules 16
weeks10 days 36 hrs. 4 days 4 hrs.
Course CoverageModule 3:
Specificities of financing the agricultural sector (compared to other sectors),including some of the tools used to assess agricultural businesses.
The agricultural value chain concept and how AVCF works. Evaluation of a financial institution regarding AVCF to identify what kind of AVCF
is profitable and would minimise risks. AVCF market study adapted to a FI in order to set-up an AVC financing scheme. Analysis of the key success factors to finance AVCs in a FI. Mini market study to find out AVCF opportunities. Field Visits.
Module 4: Risks linked to agriculture. Risks linked to the AVCs. Advantages of AVC financing vs. standalone financing. Assessment and management of risks of all players in one AVC. Tools to mitigate agricultural and AVC financing risks. Field Visits - Practice AVCF risks assessment and mitigation learned in class by
visiting. Several kinds of players involved in one AVC.
Module 5: Arguments to make the business case for AVCF in the FI. Policies in favour of AVCF Forms of organisation possible to serve AVCs and - adaption the FI structure
and operations to AVCF Agricultural credit policies, how to create one and the importance of
communication between HO and branches Existing contractual arrangements and how to enforce them Determination of the right (AVC) product set Targeted customers for the AVCF lending Designing of set products Risks of AVCF if top management is not 100% committed and methodologies to
help decision makers understand these risks as well HR issues in relation to AVCF Launch AVCF strategy within the FI
Duration: 4 monthsDates: 10th February 2020 – 26th June 2020
13th July 2020 – 16th November 2020
Fees: UGX 3.200,000 (Uganda Shillings Three Million Two Hundred Thousand Only)(USD 1300 for international applicants)
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PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR SECURITIES ANDINVESTMENT (CISI) IN COLLABORATION WITH UIBFS
FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (FFS)
Overall Course ObjectivesThe Fundamentals of Financial Services (FFS) Program is an important first step indeveloping the essential basic knowledge required for working in financial services. TheProgram provides a broad overview of the industry and could be your stepping stone toa career in financial services.You will learn about the types of banking and commonly used financial products such asshares, bonds and insurance. It will provide you with an understanding of financialterminology and enable you to perform important basic calculations.
Who should attend?The qualification’s broad introduction to financial services makes it suitable for a wideaudience ranging from employees new to the industry to school leavers considering acareer in finance.It is an ideal alternative for staff already working within financial services who wish tofurther their industry knowledge, but who are not directly involved in making investmentdecisions.It offers a comprehensive understanding of financial services and its streamlinedstructure, including a nominal study commitment, appeals to the busy professional. Inaddition, firms can easily include the qualification into staff induction programs.Contents- Chapter 1: Ethics and Integrity In Financial Services.- Chapter 2: Savings And Borrowing.- Chapter 3: Banking.- Chapter 4: Equities.- Chapter 5: Bonds.- Chapter 6: Markets.- Chapter 7: Other Areas of Financial Services
Key features- The qualification is a broad introduction to financial services and can easily be
included as a Staff Induction Program.- The qualification is a foundational program for Bancassurance services as it
introduces a candidate to the basics of Insurance services.- Suitable for a wide range of financial institutions staff especially Customer
Facing and Advisory Staff.- Senior industry practitioners are closely involved in the development of the
programme ensuring the exams are work related.- Successful candidates can progress to a Certificate Program.
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- Free student membership.Course Dates: January | March | May | July | October | November.Venue: Kampala and Distance Learning Option.Duration: 6 Weeks (Fast track Tutor Option Available).Course Fees: 850,000= per participant (Inclusive of Hardcopy, PDF Workbook andFree CISI Student Membership). PlusGBP 118 (One Hundred Eighteen Pound Sterling).Examinations: Multiple Choice, CBE – Computer Based Exams.Awarding Body: Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment – CISI
8.2 INTERNATIONAL INTRODUCTION TO SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTPROGRAMME (CISI)
Overall Course ObjectivesThe qualification covers key financial principles and products including assets andmarkets, equities, bonds, derivatives, investment funds, retirement planning, loans,mortgages and life assurance.It explores the broader economic environment in which the financial services industryoperates and looks at how economic activity is determined and managed in differenteconomic and political systems.This qualification offers a first introduction to financial services regulation focusing onfinancial crime, insider trading and market abuse, and provides candidates with anunderstanding of ethical behaviour and acting with integrity.
Who should attend?It is intended for new entrants and staff who are beginning their career in the financialservices industry.The broad topics covered make the qualification suitable for all staff, not just thoseresponsible for making investment decisions, including administration, finance andaccounting, IT, customer service, sales and marketing and HR and training.Contents• Chapter 1: The Financial Services Industry.• Chapter 2: The Economic Environment.• Chapter 3: Financial Assets and Markets.• Chapter 4: Equities/Stocks.• Chapter 5: Bonds.• Chapter 6: Derivatives.• Chapter 7: Investment Funds• Chapter 8: Regulation And Ethics.• Chapter 9: Other Financial Products.
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Key features- The qualification is has been recommended by the regulatory body for capital
markets in the country, The Capital Markets Authority of Uganda, to be theCertification Qualification for all those participating in the Capital Markets. .
- This qualification has been approved as a minimum requirement for licensedpeople in Kenya by the Capital Markets Authority- Kenya. .
- The qualification provides a comprehensive introduction to the financialservices industry with a specific focus on investments from a globalperspective.
- Suitable for all staff not only those making investment decisions.- Senior industry practitioners are closely involved in the development of the
program ensuring the exams are work related.- Successful candidates can progress to a Certificate in Global securities
Program.- FREE student membership.
Course Dates: January | March | May | July | October | November.Venue: Kampala and Distance Learning Option.Duration: 6 Weeks (Fast track Tutor Option - Available).Course Fees: 750,000= per participant (Inclusive of Hardcopy, PDF Workbook andFREE CISI Student Membership) Plus GBP 100 ( One hundred Pound Sterling).Examinations: Multiple Choice, CBE – Computer Based Exams.Awarding Body: Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment – CISI
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OTHER SKILLS COURSES (1 –5 Days)
BFT-AMB-78AGENT BANKING (for Bank Staff)
Overall Course ObjectiveTo introduce bank staff to agent banking principles, practices and procedures.
Who should attend?Staff involved in bank operations (front and back office) and agent banking.
Course Dates:14th – 15thMay 2020 Kampala11th – 12thJune 2020 Kampala16th –17thJuly2020 Kampala06th – 07th August.2020 Kampala03rd –04thSeptember2020 Kampala15th – 16thOctober.2020 Kampala19th –20th November.2020 KampalaAttendance mode: 2 Full daysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building.
Course fees: UGX. 400,000/= (Ugandans), International ApplicantsUS$160
BFT-AB-01 AGENT BANKING (for Bank Agents)
Overall Course ObjectiveTo introduce bank agents to agent banking practices and procedures.Who should attend?Designated bank agents.
Key Topics Managing cash. Agent monitoring. Agent compensation. Agent regulation and compliance. Customer service. Branding and marketing.
Course Dates:
15th May 2020 Kampala19th June 2020 Kampala
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17th July 2020 Kampala14thAugust 2020 Kampala18th September 2020 Kampala16thOctober 2020 Kampala20th November 2020 Kampala
Attendance mode: 1 full dayVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building.Course fees: UGX. 250,000/= (Ugandans), International Applicants US$100
BFT-BBM-20 - BANK BRANCH MANAGEMENT
Overall Course Objective
The Course aims at providing managers and those being groomed to take onmanagerial positions critical managerial, organisational and operational skiils especiallyimportant for effective conduct of banking operations.
Who Should Attend?Branch Managers, Accountants/Supervisors and staff being prepared to take onsupervisory positions.
Key Topics
Overview of the Uganda Financial Sector. Branch Operations. Financial Management. Functions of Management. Human Resource Management. Ethics in Branch Management. Duties and Responsibilities of a Branch Manager.
Course dates: 03rd – 07th February 2020 Kampala28th Sept -02nd Oct 2020 Kampala
Attendance Mode: 5 Full daysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building.
Course fees: UGX. 750,000/= (Ugandans), International Applicants US$300
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BFT-AML-67- ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
Overall Course Objective
The course has been designed to assist bank employees to develop an understandingof money laundering control in the banking sector and their obligations in this regard.The expected outcome is to enable all bank staff effectively participate in anti moneylaundering control processes in the banking / financial services sector by understandingthe key concepts and activities, the relevant legislation and their obligations.
Who Should Attend?
Staff directly involved or supporting bank operations, risk and compliance officers
Key Topics Introduction to money laundering control Money laundering the concept Money laundering control duties of a bank and how each bank has defined its
policies Reporting obligations How to handle suspicious or unusual transactions
Course Dates: 10th– 14th February 2020 KampalaAttendance mode: 5 EveningVenue: The UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank
of Uganda Building.Course fees: UGX.600,000/= (Ugandans), International US$245.
BFT-CSE-06 CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Overall Course ObjectiveThe course shall provide knowledge and skills to enable staff to effectively respond andmanage the needs of the customers to improve customer acquisition, retention andsatisfaction.
Who Should Attend?
Customer service staff, Personal Bankers, Cashiers, Marketing and Sales staff and allother staff manning front offices in banks.
Key Topics What is customer service? Effective time management
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Managing Customer Expectations to save time and reduce stress Expanding communication skills. How to effectively respond to customer’s inquiries/complaints and giving
feedback confidently. Enhancing Personalized Listening Skills and strengths Language and Telephone Skills Barriers to effective customer service in the bank Secrets of self-control: learning what not to say or do Aligning individual work with the bank’s overall objective. The Benefits of Excellent Customer Service
Course Dates17th– 21st February 2020 Kampala14th – 18thSeptember 2020 Kampala
Attendance mode: 5 EveningsCourse fees: UGX 600,000/= (Ugandans), International US$245
BFT-FCPG-68 FINANCIAL CONSUMER PROTECTION GUIDELINES (FCPGs)
Overall Course ObjectiveTo equip staff of Supervised Financial Institutions with the knowledge and skills to
handle consumer information and complaints with due respect to consumer rights as
per guidelines set out by the Central Bank (Bank of Uganda).
Key Topics Purpose of the Training and FCPGs Understanding Stakeholders The Supervisory Approach The Bank Of Uganda FCPGs Fairness – Lending Recklessly Fairness – Giving Advice and Cooling – Off Reliability Transparency Complaint Handling
Course Dates:24th – 25th February 2020 Kampala22nd – 23rd June 2020 Kampala26th – 27thNovember 2020 Kampala
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Attendance mode: 2 Full daysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building.Course fees: UGX. 400,000/= (Ugandans), International US$160
BFT-CG-80 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Overall Course ObjectivesThis course is designed to enable participants to identify and compare the interests ofkey stakeholder groups in a firm, understand the governance of firms and the peculiarrisks faced as well as prioritise the various interests of the stakeholders.
Who Should Attend?This course is designed for middle to senior management/ EXCO and board members
Key Topics Overview of Corporate Governance The role of the various Governance stakeholders of the Bank Board of Directors: Selection, Compensation and Removal The Role and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors – Structure and Process The Committee of the Board of Directors and their responsibilities Management of Disputes in the Board
Course Dates:05th–06th March 2020 Kampala
Attendance mode: 2 Full days
Venue: The Uganda Institute of Bankers Training Centre, Plot 76/78
William Street, Bank of Uganda Building.
Course fees: UGX 600,000/= (Ugandans), International US$245.
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BFT-BB-01 BASIC BANKING
Overall Course ObjectiveThe course offers a broad wide introduction to bank’s operations and products and isprimarily designed for those entering or who have just entered the banking / financialservices industry without any formal training in banking.
Who should attend?Recently recruited staff in banks/ financial institutions who have not had training in BasicBanking
Key Topics Services provided by a Bank Banker/Customer relationship Types of accounts and their operations Negotiation and negotiable instruments Introduction to the day’s work Money and currency, currency counterfeit protection Fraud and forgeries Transfer of funds Payments, clearing and settlement Communication and personality profile of a Banker
Course Dates:
09th–13thMarch2020 Kampala11th – 15th May 2020 Kampala28thSeptember– 02nd October 2020 Kampala23rd –27thNovember 2020 Kampala
Attendance mode: 5 eveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building.Course fees: UGX. 600,000/= (Ugandans), International US$245
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BFT-CPC-35 CLEARING, PAYMENT SYSTEMS AND COLLECTION
Overall Course ObjectiveTo enhance knowledge / skills on how money moves from the drawer’s account to thepayee’s account where payment is by cheque, bank draft or Electronic Fund Transfer(EFT).
Who Should Attend?Cashiers, Clerks, Supervisors, Management Trainees of cash departments and all staffin back office operations
Key Topics Background to the concept of clearing The payment system The origin of clearing Clearing and collection Clearing types and documentation Uganda’s recent developments in clearing Real time gross settlement system Accounting for clearing transactions Site visit or practical session on the central bank clearing house
Course Dates: 16th – 20th March 2020
Attendance mode: 5 EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building. KampalaCourse fees: UGX 600,000=(Ugandans), International US$245
BFT- DB-84 DIGITAL BANKING
Overall Course ObjectiveThis course will provide participants with a framework for developing a digital retailbanking strategy, and the opportunity to compare the development of their owninstitution’s digital programme with industry best practice.
Who Should AttendThe training is aimed at executives, divisional and departmental heads, seniormanagers, as well as vendors and consultants, with an interest in Retail and Digitalbanking. They could be in the Retail Banking function, Strategic Planning, Marketing,Channel Management, Digital Banking or IT.
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Key Topics
1. Digital Transition- Definition and History- The Future of Banking- How to React to FinTech?- Digital Channels
2. Products & Technologies- Digital Products- Digital Identity The Missing Piece of the Puzzle- Payments: Innovation-Arena with High Visibility
Course Dates:09th – 10th March 2020 Kampala
17th – 18thSeptember 2020 Kampala
Attendance mode: 2 Full days
Course fees: UGX 850,000/= (Ugandans), Others US$350
BFT- ETP-95 ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Overall Course Objective
To introduce staff to the fundamentals of ethical and professional conduct and culture inthe financial services industry.
Who Should Attend?
All staff in financial services industry
Course Dates:
23rd –24th March 202016th –17th November 2020
Attendance mode: 2 Full Days
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Venue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank ofUganda Building Kampala
Course fees: UGX 650,000= (Ugandans), International US$260
BFT-RFI-46 RISK, FRAUD, FORGERIES AND INTERNAL CONTROLS
Overall Course ObjectiveThis course aims at exposing participants to operational risk in Banks. It analyses thefraud patterns and gives guidelines on the requisite internal controls for Banks as wellas detection techniques in case they do occur.
Who Should Attend?This course is suitable for risk champions, supervisors, managers, internal auditors, andrisk managers and all those prepared to fill the above positions.
Key Topics Overview of enterprise risk management The risk of uncertainty in the Banking Environment Operations Risk Management Effective Corporate Governance Oversight and Risk Management Credit Risk Management Emerging Market Risk Analysis Understanding Fraud Investigations – the Design and Process Overview of Money Laundering Internal Controls
Course Dates: 02nd –06th March 2020Attendance mode: 5 EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building - KampalaCourse fees: UGX.650,000/= (Ugandans), International US$260
BFT- ICT- 51 ICT AUDIT SKILLS
Overall Course ObjectivesUpon completion of this programme participants will have the knowledge necessary toprovide audit services in accordance with IT Audit Standards to assist their enterpriseswith protection and controlling information systems.
Who Should Attend?Systems Auditors, Risk managers and Compliance officers
Key Topics
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Process of Auditing Information Systems Governance Information Systems Acquisition, Development & Implementation Information Systems Operations, Maintenance & Support Protection of Information Assets
Course Dates: 01st– 03rd April 2020Attendance mode: 3 Full DaysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building - KampalaCourse fees: UGX.750, 000/=(Ugandans), Others US$300.
BFT-RRP-27 REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS, REPORTING AND POLICY
COMPLIANCE FOR COMMERCIAL BANKS
Overall Course ObjectivesThe Course is intended to equip staff with the on-going reporting and compliancechallenges resulting from evolving national and international reporting frameworks.
Who Should Attend?Mid- to senior-level managers
Key topics Understanding the rationale of regulations, BOU perspective Disclosure requirements and prohibited activities in relation to banking Compliance with Financial Institution Act 2004 Scope of the various statistical and statutory returns submitted to BOU Filling and completing returns (e.g. daily , weekly, monthly returns) Harmonization of IFRS and regulatory reporting Annual and quarterly accounts publications Understanding the Basel core principles of Bank Supervision Anti Money Laundering Regulation
Course Dates: 06th– 10th April 2020Attendance mode: 5EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX 650,000/=(Ugandans), International US$260
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BFT-CARM-26 CREDIT ANALYSIS AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN CORPORATELENDING
Overall Course ObjectivesThis comprehensive five (5) day course on credit analysis and risk management isdesigned to give participants the skills and strategies to book and manage lendingportfolios in the context of an ever changing banking environment.
Who Should Attend?This course is suitable for credit analysts and managers, corporate relationshipmanagers and accountants. It is assumed that the participant has either attended thecourse, “lending to SMEs” or has basic accounting and lending knowledge.
Key Topics The business environment and associated risks Marketing and mobilization of credit business for the bank Customer Service and Ethical conduct by Credit Staff The main elements of Credit Analysis An overview of the Bank Lending Policy The loan appraisal process Financial Statements and Ratio Analysis to uncover key credit issues The role of non-financial analysis in credit assessment Cash Flow Analysis Breakeven and Debt Service Elements of a good loan proposal from bank customers Loan structuring Portfolio Management Problem Loan Management Documentation and Security Analysis in lending The Role of Credit Officers in the Credit department
Course Dates: 13th – 17th April 2020Attendance mode: 5 Full DaysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: Ugandans, UGX 750,000=(Ugandans), International US$300.
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BFT- CMP-96 COACHING, MENTORING & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Overall Course Objective
To equip managers with knowledge and skills of coaching mentoring and performancemanagement.
Who Should Attend?Managers and supervisors at all levels
Course Dates: 20th – 22 April 2020Attendance mode: 3 Full DaysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building. KampalaCourse fees: UGX 700,000= (Ugandans), International US$280
BFT- BA-79 BANCASSURANCE
Overall Course ObjectiveThis course is designed to equip Bankers with basic skills in Bancassurance.
Who Should Attend?Front desk staff and their direct supervisors
Key Topics
Over view of fundamental Principles of insurance. History & definition of Banc Ass. Banc assurance models Banc assurance opportunities Process and documentation. Bancassurance Software Good client practice. Establishing, training and motivating sales net work. Banc assurance products Banc assurance strategy Regulatory issues in Banc assurance – The Ugandan case Critical success factors in Banc ass. Challenges in banc assurance Future prospects for banc ass.
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Course dates: 22nd – 24th April 202003rd – 05th August 2020
Attendance Mode: 3 Full daysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: Ugandans, UGX.850,000/=(Ugandans), Others US$350.
BFT- IB- 49 ISLAMIC FINANCE
Overall Course Objective
This Course introduces participants to the fundamental concepts and practices ofIslamic Banking & Finance.
Who Should Attend?This course is suitable for Bank employees who need to appreciate the basics of IslamicBanking.
Key Topics The fundamental and guiding principles of Islamic Banking and Finance Overview of Islamic Banking Fundamental concepts relating to financial contracts Structure of an Islamic Bank Modes of Islamic financing
Course Dates: 27th April – 01st May 202028th September – 02nd October 2020
Attendance mode: 5 Full DaysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building, KampalaCourse fees: Ugandans - UGX. 1,000,000 (Ugandans), International
US$550.
BFT-BCS-58 BASIC CREDIT MANAGEMENT
Overall ObjectiveEquip staff in non – credit functions with basic skills to enable them oversee andsupervise staff in credit roles as well as position credit proposals in their respectiveinstitutions.
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Who Should AttendBranch Managers and Branch Supervisors who lack a background in credit training /
skills.
KEY TOPICS
Credit Products The Credit route The loan application Loan origination Data collection Data Analysis Compliance check Reporting and administration
Course Dates: 04th – 07th May 2020Attendance mode: 4 EveningsVenue: The Uganda Institute of Bankers Training Centre, Plot 76/78
William Street, Bank of Uganda Building, KampalaCourse fees: UGX 600,000/=(Ugandans), International US$245.
BFT- SEC-97 STAFF ENGAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION AND TEAM BUILDING
Overall Course Objective
To enhance appreciation of employee engagement with and performance.
Who Should Attend?All staff in financial services sector
Course Dates: 13th – 15th May 2020Attendance mode: 3 Full DaysVenue: The Uganda Institute of Bankers Training Centre, Plot 76/78
William Street, Bank of Uganda Building, KampalaCourse fees: UGX 700,000/=(Ugandans), International US$280
BFT-TF-36 TRADE FINANCE – PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
Overall Course Objective
The course is intended to provide participants a strong understanding of the structure ofthe main trade finance products (L/Cs, guarantees, bonds, factoring, forfeiting andsecuritisation). In addition the role of commodity finance, counter trade and insurancestructures will be studied.
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Who Should Attend?
Newly recruited trade finance bankers, Executives in Export Credit Agencies, CreditAnalysts, Corporate Relationship Managers and Senior Back Office staff.
Key Topics Overview of international trade Incoterms 2012 Documentation in International Trade Methods of Payment Letters of Credit Contract guarantees, bonds and indemnities Structured Trade Finance
o Commodity financeo Warehouse Receipt System
Risks and Fraud in Trade Finance
Course Dates: 18th– 22th May 2020Attendance mode: 5 EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX. 650,000/=(Ugandans), International US$260
BFT-ICM-56 INTERMEDIATE CREDIT MANAGEMENT
Overall Course ObjectiveThis course is designed to provide the participants with knowledge and skills to makehigh-quality credit assessments of potential borrowers and to enable them makeinformed judgment of their creditworthiness and thereafter make gainful lendingdecisions.
Who Should Attend?Staff in Credit department as well as non-credit staff who may not have attended theBasic Credit Management Course
Key Topics The Business Environment and its risks Financial Analysis and Ratio Analysis to uncover credit issues Cash flow analysis The role of non – financial analysis in credit assessment Loan Structuring & Structured Financing Portfolio Management Problem loan management Document and Security Analysis
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Course dates: 15th – 17th June 2020Attendance Mode: 5 Full daysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX.750, 000/= (Ugandans), International US$300
BFT-RMBO-42 OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Overall ObjectiveThis certified Program will give participants an advantage in the growing area ofoperational risk and is designed to deliver a deep, practical understanding of operationalrisk in financial institutions.
Who should attend?This course is relevant to all risk related roles in financial services, in particularOperational Risk Staff, Financial Controllers, Operations and Technology Managers,and Compliance and Legal Officers.
Key Topics What is Operational Risk Operational Risk Events Operational Loss Events Operational Risk Management Regulation and Operational Risk
Course Dates: 15th –18th June 2020Attendance Mode: 5 EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - KampalaCourse Fees: Shs.600,000=(Ugandans), International US$245.
BFT-MSF-18 EFFECTIVE SALES & PERSUASION SKILLS
Overall Course ObjectiveThis course is designed to equip participants with Sales Management and CustomerRelationship Management Skills.
Who Should Attend?
Bank staff in front office, sales, business development and relationshipmanagement functions
Key TopicsThe Principles of Selling
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Preparing to Succeed Persuasive Conversations The Principles and Mind-set of Success The Sins of Selling: How to Fail The Practice of Selling Key Account Management Dealing with the Tough Stuff
o Dealing With Mr.Nastyo Dealing With Competitiono Handling Objectionso Using Telephone, Internet and Email
Customer Relationship Management
Course Dates: 01st – 02nd June 2020Attendance mode: 2 Full daysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building. KampalaCourse fees: UGX.650,000/=(Ugandans), Others US$.260
BFT-ABO-101 AUDITING BANK OPERATIONS
Course Dates: 22nd – 24th June 2020Attendance mode: 3 Full daysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building. KampalaCourse fees: UGX.600,000/=(Ugandans), International US$.245.
BFT-LSME-24 LENDING TO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Overall Course ObjectiveThe course is designed to provide small business lenders the tools, knowledge andskills to screen, analyse, underwrite, structure and monitor loans to small and mediumenterprises. The methods include working with small businesses that have “sub-standard” financial information.
The course was designed by Shore Bank Advisory Services, Chicago in collaborationwith the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services.
Who Should Attend?Credit Officers and their Managers
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Key Topics Introduction to SME lending and the importance of the cash flow Step by step: The loan process Management, Market and Money (The 3M’s) Financial statement analysis for lenders (income statement and balance sheet) Ratios, loans structuring, closing Loan documentation Portfolio management Monitoring and managing problem loans Marketing and sales
Course dates: 29th June– 03rd July 2020Attendance Mode: 5 Full DaysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX.700, 000/= (Ugandans), International S$280.
BFT-IISI-103 FINANCIAL MODELLING
Course Dates: 24th – 26thJuly 2020Attendance mode: 3 Full daysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX.700,000/= (Ugandans), International US$280
BFT- ETP-95 FUNDAMENTALS OF MORTGAGE LENDING
Course Dates: 22nd – 26th July 2020Attendance mode: 5EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building. KampalaCourse fees: UGX 700,000= (Ugandans), International US$280
BFT-LRB-25 LAW RELATING TO BANKING PRACTICE AND MANAGEMENT
Overall Course ObjectiveThe course shall provide knowledge and skills to enable staff effectively manage legalaspects related to banking practice and management.
Who Should Attend?
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Middle Management and Senior Management Staff, Front office staff and RelationshipManagers and all staff in the credit and securities departments
Key topics Overview of the Code of Banking Practice – Law and Ethics in Banking The impact of the Financial Institutions Act on management and bank staff The position of a bank as an agent of its customers The banker’s legal relationship with the bank customers Electronic banking and its legal implications on bank practice and management Law related to the common securities pledged by bank customers Law related to the bank negotiable instruments Forgery and fraud in banking business Money laundering and the law Legal aspects associated with insolvency and winding up of the borrower’s
business
Course Dates: 29th June- 03rd July 2020Attendance mode: 5 EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX. 600,000/=(Ugandans), International US$245
BFT-C-02 CASH MANAGEMENT
Overall Course ObjectiveThis course is designed to give the cashiers the industry best practices in order to avoidthe ever increasing shortages caused by inefficiencies and frauds in Banks.
Who Should AttendThis course is suitable for Tellers, customer service staff and their supervisors
Key Topics Duties and responsibilities of a cashier Understanding different customer needs and expectations Know your currency (foreign and local) Demonstration of cash counting An overview of cash related risks The transactional cycle of cashiering Frauds and forgeries relating to the transactional cycle of cashiering Inter – relationships between the cashier and other departments of the bank Risks in the instruments of cashiering Overview of bank products Importance of KYC Useful tips during and after a bank raid The benefits of teamwork
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Basic communication skills Ethics and professionalism in cashiering
Course Dates: 06th – 10th July 2020Attendance mode: 5 EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX.600,000/= (Ugandans), Others US$245.
BFT-FB-05 FOREIGN BUSINESS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE OPERATIONS
Overall Course ObjectiveTo enable the Forex dealers appreciate the market forces at play, make good business
decisions, provide appropriate foreign business information to bank customers andrealise healthy margins on trading operations .
Who Should Attend?
Foreign Exchange Traders / Dealers, Account Officers & Relationship Managers, CorporateTreasurers, Financial Executives, Corporate Finance Specialists, Accountants, FundManagers, Financial Analysts
Key Topics Market overview Market risks Overview of the impact of foreign exchange on bank operations Overview of products in International business Setting exchange rates and the competitive environment Mark to Market, Spot trading, forward, swaps and options Foreign currency remittances (outward and inward) Outward foreign bills for collections Inward foreign bill for collection Electronic remittance Detecting and preventing fraud in foreign business Managing Foreign Exchange Exposure Liquidity management Code of Conduct Settlement mechanisms
Course dates: 13th – 17th July 2020Attendance Mode: 5 EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
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Building – KampalaCourse fees: UGX.650,000/= (Ugandans), International US$260
MANAGING CYBER SECURITY AND PAYMENTS
Course Dates: 15th – 17th July 2020Attendance mode: 3 Full daysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building. KampalaCourse fees: UGX. 850,000/= (Ugandans), Others USD 350
BFT - TMF-17 TREASURY MANAGEMENT
Overall Course ObjectiveThe course shall provide skills to effectively manage liquidity, cash foreign exchange,financial risks and regulatory requirements in the context of the treasury function of abank.
Who Should Attend?
Treasury Back Office Personnel, Trade Finance staff, Foreign Exchange Traders &Dealers, Foreign exchange Tellers, Account Officers and Relationship Managers,Auditors and Accountants and all staff being prepared to move to this department.
Key Topics Definition of Treasury Management Structure of Treasury Management Functions of the Head/Controller of the Treasury Overview of the impact of foreign exchange on bank operations Setting exchange rates and the competitive environment Mark to Market, Spot trading, forward, futures, swaps and options Currency and interest rate swaps Managing the currency risk Managing the interest rate risk Vault cash analysis and planning Internal Controls, cash handling and recording procedures Managing Inter- cashier and inter-bank cash transfers Liquidity Management Overview of interest rate and currency options Fraud and theft control measures The bank treasury management policy.
Course dates: 20th – 24th July 2020Attendance Mode: 5 Evenings
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Venue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of UgandaBuilding - Kampala
Course fees: UGX.600,000/= (Ugandans), International US$245
BFT-FA-22 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Overall Course ObjectiveBy the end of this course, the participants will be able to identify current performanceindicators and their importance to an organisation, know how to evaluate capitalprojects and appreciate the fundamentals of and techniques applied in forecasting .
Who Should Attend?Credit Officers, Branch Managers, Head Office Managers and any staff that needs tounderstand financials of companies that they are assessing or the one that they areworking in.
Key Topics The planning cycle of an organisation – from the strategic plan through the
capital and operating plan through to measurement and analysis How to create shareholder value Present value analysis and its indicators Performance indicators – Interpretation and evaluation of financial information Measurement of management performance Cash flow planning Capital investment project analysis Overview of accounting for leases
Course Dates: 27th- 31st July 2020
Attendance Mode: 5EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX.650,000/= (Ugandans), International ; US$260
BFT-CTF-19 TRADE COMMODITY FINANCE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADEFINANCE (in collaboration with collateral management international)
Overall Course ObjectiveThis course is designed to enable participants gain a practical understanding of astructured approach to the financing of commodities as well appreciate the risk of thetransactional cycle in commodity trading.
Who Should Attend
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Trade finance and Treasury officers and Managers, Relationship Managers, CreditOfficers and Managers.
Key Topics
The banking policy, practice and procedures for short – term credit The basics of short – term credit for commodity traders Overview of agricultural finance Knowing the borrower and understanding their needs Inventory Credit and warehouse receipting Structuring the facility Managing the facility Trade finance and the commodity trade cycle Risks and mitigates in commodity finance Methods of payments in International Trade – Overview Documents used in International Trade
Course Dates: 10th – 14th August 2020Attendance mode: 5 Full daysVenue: The Uganda Institute of Bankers Training Centre, Plot 76/78
William Street, Bank of Uganda Building. KampalaCourse fees: UGX.750,000/= (Ugandans), International US$300
BFT-DMR-45 DEBT MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY
Overall Course ObjectiveUpon completion of this course, participants will be able to appreciate debtmanagement and recovery and their role in minimizing Non – Performing Assets.
Who Should AttendStaff in Credit Analysis, Credit Administration as well as Branch Managers in charge ofbranch portfolios
Key TopicsThe Key topics include
Regulatory and Legal framework governing loans Ethical code of debt management Loan Documentation Problem Loan Management Loan provisioning and its effects on the Bank’s performance Analysis and reporting of loan performance Security Analysis
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Realisation of different securities Dealing with insolvency & Bankruptcy Strategies to turn around NPA Communication skills in debt management Effective customer care in debt recovery
Course Dates: 17th – 21st August 2020Attendance mode: 5 EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX.600,000/= (Ugandans), International US$245.
BFT-PS-13 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT
Overall Course ObjectivesTo provide the participants with skills in the management of the contracts andprocurement function in Banks.
Who Should Attend?This course is suitable for procurement officers/managers, compliance officers,accountants, internal auditors, legal officers in banks, stores managers, purchasingofficers and office administrators, departmental/Branch Managers whose procurementis decentralized and any staff handling procurement and contracts managementfunction.
Key Topics Introduction to procurement and supplies management Developing the procurement plan The procurement and contract process Negotiation techniques Source selection process – from inception of requirement to award of the
contract Inventory management - Determination of requirement and inventory policy Risk management in procurement and supplies of goods and services Ethics in procurement of goods and services.
Course Dates: 26th – 30thAugust 2019Attendance mode: 5 EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX.650,000/= (Ugandans), Others US$260.
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BFT-ACF-81 AUDITING THE CREDIT FUNCTIONOverall Course ObjectivesUpon completion of this course, participants will be able to appreciate the Creditproducts and services offered by Banks as well the management of the credit function ina Financial Institution
Who Should AttendThis Course is designed for Internal Auditors with a view to helping them appreciate theworking of the Credit Department in order that they can identify the inherent risksassociated with credit activities and institute internal control measures to mitigate theresultant losses that may arise.
Key TopicsThe Key topics include
An Introduction to the Credit Function Regulatory Requirements Marketing and Sales of Credit Obtaining, Checking and Verifying the Borrowers Information Calculating Applicants Credit Risk and Affordability Processing and Paying Out the Loan Monitoring and Control Collecting Loan Repayments Collecting Overdue Payments and Bad Debts Loan Settlement Auditing Techniques
Course Dates: 26th –28th August 2020Attendance mode: 3 Full DaysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX.600,000/= (Ugandans), International US$245.
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Course Dates: 01st – 03rd September 2020Attendance mode: 3 Full daysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.
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Course fees: UGX.650,000/= (Ugandans), International US$260.
BFT-ACM-37 ADVANCED CREDIT ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT
Overall ObjectiveTo develop the strategic and higher level technical skills appropriate for managers in thecredit occupation. This unit builds on the understanding of systems and techniquescovered in the Introductory Credit Management Syllabus, by introducing wider concepts;more complex issues and the key financial and managerial aspects which underpin thecredit discipline.
Who Should AttendCredit Managers, Senior Credit Officers and Credit Supervisors
Key Topics The Credit Policy Managing the Credit Department Payment Terms and Methods Costing of Credit Products Data Analysis – Financial and Non - Financial Risk Management – Risk Assessment and Control Collections Management
Course Dates: 09th– 11thSeptember 2020Attendance mode: 3 Full daysVenue: KampalaCourse fees: UGX.700,000/= (Ugandans), International US$280.
BFT- RMCG - 50 RISK MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Overall Course ObjectiveThis course is intended to equip the participants with a practical knowledge of thedifferent aspects of risk management as well as a practical understanding of regulatorycompliance management.
Who Should Attend?Staff in Risk management, Compliance, Audit, Company secretariat / Legal andSupervision
Key Topics Corporate Governance Role of Governance Stakeholders Risk Management
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Governance of Risk Risk reporting Sustainability Code of ethics Compliance Framework Compliance Process Compliance Responses to Regulatory Requirements Risk – based supervision
Course Dates: 21st – 23rd September 2020Attendance mode: 3 Full DaysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building, KampalaCourse fees: UGX.650,000/= (Ugandans), Others US$260
UGANDA LABOUR LAWS: PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES; BASICS OF RETIREMENTSCHEMES
Course dates: 16th – 18thOctober 2019Attendance Mode: 3 Full DaysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX.750,000/= (Ugandans)
MARKETING AND SALES MANAGEMENT
Course Dates: 12th – 16th October 2020Attendance mode: 5 EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX.650,000/= (Ugandans), Others US$260
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BFT-ATM-29 - ATM & BACK OFFICE OPERATIONS
Overall Course Objective
This course shall provide skills to the participants to enable them effectively improve thequality of internal controls, efficiency and performance of ATM Operations & bank backoffice operations and reconciliations.
Who Should Attend?
Staff in Operations Department, Relationship Managers, Treasury Back OfficePersonnel, Auditors and Accountants
Module 1: ATM Operations ManagementKey Topics
ATM Equipment ATM Process Overview The Supervisor’s Role ATM daily service and maintenance process ATM daily settlement process ATM end of month settlement process ATM Audit General ATM controls ATM Fraud ATM Customer-related queries and solutions
Module 2: Back Office ReconciliationKey Topics
Introduction to back office operations Double entry and back Office Operations The Cheque payment system, RTGS and EFT Inter-branch reconciliation Inter-bank reconciliation Balancing the day’s work and tracing differences Mapping the back office transactions workflow Fraud detection and prevention Back office security measures and procedures
Course Dates: 19th– 23rd October 2020Attendance mode: 5 EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building. KampalaCourse fees: UGX.600,000/= (Ugandans), Others US$245.
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BFT-ATF-57 AUDITING THE TREASURY FUNCTION
Overall Course ObjectiveUpon completion of this course, participants will be able to evaluate the adequacy andeffectiveness of the Internal Control Systems and suggest measures for improvement ofthe treasury function in the Bank.
Who Should Attend?Internal Auditors, Internal Control Officers
Key Topics An Introduction to the Treasury Function Treasury Products and Services The Treasury Dealing Room Organisational structure of a Bank’s Treasury Investment Portfolio Asset Liability Management Treasury Risks Internal Audit of Treasury Operations
Course dates: 28th – 30th October 2020Attendance Mode: 3 Full daysVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX.650,000/= (Ugandans), Others US$260
BFT-SMS-08 SUPERVISORY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Overall Course ObjectivesTo equip participants with knowledge of concepts, models and techniques that will helpthem to improve the management of people in their organisation
Who Should Attend?All managers, supervisors and Team Leaders seeking guidance on the key issues inmanaging their staff
Key Topics The role of the supervisor Leadership styles and their adaptation Communication, team building and staff motivation Delegation for productivity and development Coaching Effectively Managing Performance Problems
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Course dates: 02nd – 06th November 2020Attendance Mode: 5 EveningsVenue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of Uganda
Building - Kampala.Course fees: UGX.650,000/= (Ugandans), Others US$260.
BFT- AMB-78 AGENCY BANKING
Overall Course ObjectiveThis course is designed to inform design, operations and management of branchlessbanking activities. It is designed to take the participants through, current trends inbranchless banking including developments in mobile money and agency banking.
Who Should Attend?This course is targeted at practicing bankers, Microfinance institutions and SACCO staffwho want to be leaders in branchless banking. The course is also aimed at MobileMoney Agents, Agency Banking agents, and other actors in the branchless bankingecosystem such as Mobile Network operators. Students in higher institutions of learningwho want to get a practical approach to Mobile money and Agency Banking as businessshould take this course.
Key Topics Current trends in branchless banking Mobile Money Mobile Phone banking Agency Banking Liquidity Management Risk Management in Branchless Banking Working with the Regulator Consumer protection
Course Dates: 18th– 20th November 2020
Attendance mode: 3 Full Days
Venue: UIBFS Training Centre, Plot 76/78 William Street, Bank of
Uganda Building - Kampala
Course fees: UGX.850,000/= (Ugandans), Others US$350
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MICROFINANCE COMPETENCECENTRE
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2019 TRAINING CALENDAR FOR THE MICROFINANCE COMPETENCE CENTRE(MCC) AT THE UGANDA INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Course code COURSETITLE
Duration Venue Dates Cost (UGX) International ($)
MCC-CM-25 CashManagementin MFIs
3 days Kampala 05th – 07th Feb 2020 250,000 100
MCC-MLA-13 MicroloanAppraisal
3 days Rukungiri 12th – 14h Feb 2020 250,000 100
MCC-FNP-10 Finance forNon-Financeprofessionals
4 days Kampala 24th – 27th Feb 2020 450,000 180
MCC-MLA-13 MicroloanAppraisal
3 days Moyo 04th – 06th Mar 2020 250,000 100
MCC-MMW1-18 MakingMicrofinanceWork(Managing forImprovedPerformance)
7 days Kampala 09th – 14th Mar 2020 650,000 260
MCC-DML-06 DelinquencyManagementand loanmonitoring
3 days Kampala 25th – 27th Mar 2020 250,000 100
MCC-MLA-13 MicroloanAppraisal
3 days Mbale 01st – 03rd Apr 2020 250,000 100
MCC-RFI-14 Risk, fraudsand internalcontrols
3 days Kampala 08th – 10th Apr 2020 250,000 100
MCC-BRM-04 BranchManagement
5 days Kampala 04th – 8th May 2020 450,000 180
MCC-MLA-13 MicroloanAppraisal
3 days Masaka 13th – 15th May 2020 250,000 100
MCC-GOV-07 Governanceand Riskmanagement
3 days Rukungiri 22nd– 24th May 2020 300,000 120
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MCC-CRA-30 Credit Analysisand RiskAssessment
3 day Kampala 27th – 29th May 2020 250,000 100
MCC-AUD-03 AuditingMicrofinanceOperations
4 days Kampala 08th – 11th Jun 2020 350,000 140
MCC-CCS-28 Customer careExcellence
3 days Arua 17th – 19th Jun 2020 250,000 100
MCC-FAM-09 Financialmanagementand Analysis
4 days Kampala 14th – 17th Jul 2020 250,000 100
MCC-DML-06 Delinquencymanagementand loanmonitoring
3 days Hoima 15th – 17th Jul 2020 250,000 100
MCC-CRA-30 Credit Analysisand RiskAssessment
3 days Masaka 22n – 24th Jul 2020 250,000 100
MCC-ACC-01 BasicAccounting inMFIs
4 days Kampala 04th – 07th Aug 2020 450,000 180
MCC-DML-06 Delinquencymanagementand loanmonitoring
3 days Fort portal 05th – 07th Aug 2020 250,000 100
MCC-RFI-14 Risk, fraudsand internalcontrols
3 days Kabale 12th – 14th Aug 2020 250,000 100
MCC-MLA-13 MicroloanAppraisal
3 days Mbale 09th – 11th Sep 2020 250,000 100
MCC-ARL-02 AgriculturalFinancing
5 days Kampala 14th – 18th Sept 2020 450,000 180
MCC-MMW1-18 MakingMicrofinanceWork (Productdiversificationand Marketingin MFIs andSACCOs))
5 days Kampala 21st – 25th Sep 2020 450,000 180
MCC-CRA-30 Credit Analysisand RiskAssessment
3 days Kabale 16th – 18th Sep 2020 250,000 100
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MCC-DML-06 Delinquencymanagementand loanmonitoring
3 days Rukungiri 06th – 08th Oct 2020 250,000 100
MCC-PDM-0 ProductDevelopmentandmanagement
3 days Kampala 14th – 16th Oct 2020 250,000 100
MCC-CCS-28 Customer CareExcellence
3 days Kampala 21st – 23rd Oct 2020 250,000 100
MCC-DML-06 Delinquencymanagementand loanmonitoring
3 days Kampala 11th – 13th Nov 2020 250,000 100
MCC-DML-06 Delinquencymanagementand loanmonitoring
3 days Masaka 18th – 20th Nov 2020 250,000 100
MCC-MLA-13 MicroloanAppraisal
3 days Fort Portal 25th – 27th Nov 2020 250,000 100
Notes: Trainings materials shall be provided for future reference and continued capacity
building. The course fees include Break tea, Lunch and Water. All travel, lodgings and per diem expenses are covered by the client / MFI and
are not included in the fees above. Upon request, these courses can be conducted as a tailored training and
delivered at the institution’s own premises.
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MCC-CM-25 CASH MANAGEMENT IN MFIs
Overall course objectiveThis course is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge and skills in cash handlingand management to manage the various Risks which expose MFIs to direct and indirectloss.Target ParticipantsMFIs Accountants, Accounts Assistants, Cashiers / tellers, managers and any otherinterested personTopics to be discussed
Duties and responsibilities of a cashier Ethics and professionalism in cashiering Know your currency (foreign and local) An overview of cash related risks Frauds and forgeries What to do in case of a theft or robbery Importance of KYC in Cash Management Management of Petty Cash Internal Controls in Cash Management
Course Dates: 5th – 7th February 2020 Venue: KampalaDuration: 3 Full DaysCourse fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX250, 000 / International: $ 100
MCC-MLA-13 MICRO LOAN APPRAISAL
Overall course objectiveTo enhance participants’ Appraisal Skills and knowledge of Microloans (Microfinanceloans) to aid prudent credit decision making for loan quality management andprofitability
Target participantsLoan officers, supervisors, managers, loan committee members, supervisory committeemembers, Accountants, Accounts Assistants, Credit Analysts and any interestedpersons
Key topics to be Covered Selection of loan clients Collateral in microfinance The balance sheet of micro clients The cash flow of micro clients Calculating and interpreting financial indicators Assessing the market Assessing the business Assessing managing capabilities Assessing the willingness to pay
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Setting loan terms Recovery Methodologies Handling of problem loans Case study and presentations
Course Dates:12th – 14thFebruary 2020 Venue: Rukungiri04th – 06th March 2020 Venue: Moyo01st – 03rd April 2020 Venue: Mbale13th – 15th May 2020 Venue: Masaka09th – 11thSeptember 2020 Venue: Mbale25th – 27th November 2020 Venue: FortportalDuration: 3 Full daysCourse fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX250,000 / international: $ 100
MCC – FNP-10 FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCE PROFESSIONAL IN MFIS
Overall objectiveTo enhance participants knowledge and skills on key financial statements, understandthe budgeting process, budgetary controls in financial performance, understandfinancial ratios and trend analysis and be able to generate options for improvingfinancial performance of their MFIs .Target participantsProfessionals who wish to improve their Accounting and Finance knowledge and thosewho wish to obtain refresher training in Accounting and Finance.Key topics to be covered
Understanding Financial statements – Balance sheet, Statement ofcomprehensive income and cash flow statement
Cash flow management and its effects on the loan fund Managing fixed and variable costs Capital Investment Appraisal Cost: Benefit Analysis Assessment of MFI financial performance Forecasting and budgeting Managing Financial Risk in an MFI Financial Ratio Analysis The Budgeting, Budgetary process and internal controls
Course Dates: 24th – 27th February 2020 Venue: Kampala
Duration: 5 Full DaysCourse fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX 450,000 / International: $ 180
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MAKING MICROFINANCE WORK (MANAGING FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE)Course dates: 09th – 14th March 2020 Venue: KampalaDuration: 7 Full daysCourse fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX 650, 000 / International: $260
MCC-DML-06DELIQUENCY MANAGEMENT AND LOANS MONITORING
Overall course ObjectivesTo minimize loss of MFIs major revenue earning Asset (the loan portfolio) thus growingvalue for investment made and profitabilityTarget participantsLoan officers, supervisors, managers, loan committee members, supervisory committeemembers, Accountants, Accounts Assistants, Credit Analysts, Board members and anyinterested persons.
Key Topics to be covered The lending processes Cause, effects and control of delinquency Loan Appraisal documentation The loan agreement documentation Loan monitoring Securities and guarantees Problem Loan Management Loan provisioning Analysis and reporting of loan performance Professionalism in loan portfolio management
Course dates: 25th – 27th March 2020 Venue: Kampala15th – 17thJuly 2020 Venue:Hoima05th – 07thAugust 2020 Venue: Fortportal06th – 08thOctober 2020 Venue: Rukungiri11th -13th November 2020 Venue: Kampala18th – 20thNovember 2020 Venue: Masaka
Duration: 3 Full daysCourse fees per participant:: Ugandan: UGX 250, 000 / International: $100
MCC-RFI-14 RISK, FRAUD AND INTERNAL CONTROLS IN MFIsCourse Objectives
To provide participants with knowledge and skills on internal controls for soundMFI management
Participants to understand the effects of Risk, frauds and internal controls onsustainability and profitability of MFIs
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To understand Risks and frauds concepts and Risk management processTarget ParticipantsManagers, Supervisors, Accountants, Accounts Assistants, loan committee members,supervisory committee members, Board members, Internal Auditors and ComplianceOfficers.Key Topics to be covered
Introduction to Risk: - Risk concept- Major Risk categories in MFIs- Causes of Risks- Risk management process and Responsibility for Risk management- Risk identification- Risk management strategies- Common credit Risks in MFIs
Frauds in MFIs Management of frauds in MFIs Effects of frauds to MFIs Concept of internal controls Benefits of internal controls and challenges faces Internal control activities in MFIs
Course Dates: 08th – 10th April 2020 Venue: Kampala12th – 14th August 2020 Venue: Kabale
Duration: 3 Full DaysCourse fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX 250, 000 / International: $ 100
MCC/ BRM/04 BRANCH MANAGEMENT FOR MFIsOverall objectiveTo provide participants with knowledge and skills to focus on critical managerial,organizational and operational activities which are peculiar and critical to the success ofMicrofinance institutionsTarget GroupManagers, Supervisors, Heads of Departments or Divisions or sections, Auditors,
supervisory committee members, those considered for succession planning purposesand any person interested in this trainingKey topic to be Covered
Uganda’s Financial System Management Functions Human Resource Management\Branch Operations Management Financial Management
Course dates: 04th -08th May 2020 Venue: KampalaDuration: 5 Full daysCourse fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX 450,000 / International: $ 180
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MCC-GOV-07 GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN MFIs
Overall Course ObjectiveTo equip participants with practical knowledge of the different aspects of riskmanagement in relationship with governance.
Target participantsBoard members, managers, Supervisory committee members, loan committeemembers, Risk and Compliance officers and Auditors
Key Topics• Introduction to governance• Role of Board member in MFIs governance function• Relationship between governance and Risk management• Risks associated with governance in MFIs• Risk management• Code of ethics
Course Dates: 20th – 22nd May 2020 Venue: Rukungiri
Duration: 3 Full days
Course fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX 250,000 / International: $ 100
MCC-CRA-30 CREDIT ANALYSIS AND RISK ASSESSMENT IN MFIsOverall ObjectiveTo equip participants with skills and knowledge required in making prudent creditdecisions considering the various Risks in the credit management process and takingappropriate measures to ensure a health loan portfolio for sustainability and profitability
Target participantsManagers, Supervisors, Credit officers, Accountants, Accounts Assistants, loancommittee members, supervisory committee members, Risk and compliance officers,Auditors, Audit Assistants and any other interested person.Topics to be covered;
Introduction to Micro Lending. Credit Products offered by MFIs Credit Policy Guidelines for MFIs The loan Appraisal process Loan Analysis tools and Applicability Loan security Documentation and Filling Credit Risk Assessment and management
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Date: Venue:Course Dates: 27th – 29th May 2020 Kampala
22nd – 24th July 2020 Masaka16th – 18th September 2020 Kabale
Duration: 3 Full DaysCourse fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX 250,000 / International: $ 100
MCC-AUD-03 AUDITING IN MFIs
Overall course objectiveTo equip participants with skills and knowledge of providing independent assessmenton risk management, controls and governance processes which include but are notlimited to financial, performance, compliance with legal, legislative, guidelines, policiesand procedures, system security and due diligence requirements amidst Tier 4 MFIsregulation
Target participantsInternal Auditors, Audit Assistants, Supervisory committee members, Managers,Accountants, Accounts Assistants, credit, Administrative officers Risk and complianceofficers, Supervisors and any person interested
Key topics:• Introduction to Auditing Preparation of an Audit Activity – program planning criteria Advantages of an Audit program Features of a good Audit program Role of Internal Audit Implementation of the internal Audit function Overview of the internal control system Preventive controls: Human Resource, policies and procure, Regulations,
Legislature, Guidelines, Information systems, etc Governance and Risk management
Course Dates: 08th – 11th June 2020 Venue: Kampala
Duration: 4 Full Days Course fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX 350,000 /International $ 140
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MCC-CCS-28 CUSTOMER CARE EXCELLENCE IN MFIs
Overall Course ObjectiveThis course is designed to provide knowledge and skills that would enable theparticipants enhance their Customer Care Skills and improve upon customer retentionand attraction in their organizations.
Target participantsAll staff from the lowest to highest ranking employee of MFIs
Key topics:• Introduction to Customer Service Excellence in Financial Institutions.• Customer Expectations and how to manage them.• Principles of KYC.• Communication Skills in Customer Service• Enhancing personalized listening skills• Dealing with customer inquiries.• Stress management techniques.• What we can do better: Aligning individual work with the organization’s overallobjective. Customer care Excellence cost benefit AnalysisCourse Dates: 17th – 19th June 2020 Venue: Arua
21st – 23rd October 2020 Venue: Kampala
Duration: 3 Full days Course fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX 250,000 / International $ 100
MCC-FAM-09 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS FOR MFIsOverall objectiveTo equip participants with the Basic Accounting and financial management conceptsand understand the critical monitoring indicators for financial performance managementin MFIs
Target ParticipantsManagers, Accountants, Accounts Assistants, Administrative officers, Supervisory
committee members, loan committee members, loan officers, Board Members and anyinterested person
Topics to be covered Overview of basic accounting and financial management concepts Analysis of financial statements and adjustments Relating the Portfolio report to the financial statements Interpreting ratios to support management decisions
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Establishing and analysing efficiency, profitability and sustainability Institutional performance monitoring using the Performance Monitoring Tool
(PMT) Overview on MFI Performance Monitoring Narrative Reports.
Course Dates: 14th – 17th July 2020 Venue: KampalaDuration: 5 Full daysCourse fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX 250,000 / International: $ 100
MCC- ACC-01BASIC ACCOUNTING FOR MFIs
Overall objectiveTo equip participants with knowledge and skills to start / improve / modify the existingAccounting System for preparing financial statements to satisfy the needs of allstakeholders
Target GroupManagers, Supervisors, Accountants, Accounts Assistants, Cashier, tellers, loanofficers, Administrative officers and any other interested person.Topics covered General background to Accounting Proper book keeping Financial Statements construction Analysis and interpretation of Financial statements Treatment of donor funds/cash donations and equity in MFI Accounting Budgeting, budgetary process Internal Controls
Course dates: 04th – 07th August 2020Venue: Kampala
Duration: 5 Full days
Course fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX 450,000 / International: $ 180
MCC-ARL-02 AGRICULTURAL FINANCING
Overall Course ObjectiveTo provide participants involved in Agriculture lending with skills and knowledge incustomer identification, Appraisal, loan structuring, loan disbursement, loan monitoring,Risk identification and management
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Target participantsAll those involved in Agribusiness related lending activities
Key topics:• Introduction to Agricultural Financing• Basic features of Agricultural Financing• The Key Elements of the Agricultural Loan Cycle• Credit Analysis – Appraising the Agricultural Loan Client• Structuring an Appropriate Agribusiness Loan• Loan Decision making and Disbursement• Loan Administration and Recovery Cost Reduction and Risk Management in Agricultural Financing Marketing and Customer Relationship Management in Agricultural FinancingCourse Dates: 14th – 18th September 2020 Venue: Kampala
Duration: 5 Full days
Course fees per participant: Ugandan - UGX 450,000 / International $ 180
MAKING MICROFINANCE WORK (PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION AND MARKETINGIN MFIS AND SACCOs)
Course dates: 21st – 25thSeptember 2020 Venue: KampalaDuration: 5 Full daysCourse fees per participant: Ugandan: UGX 450, 000 / International: $180
MCC-PDM-0 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Overall objectiveTo equip participants with skills and knowledge of Designing new products, how tomanage them to meet market needs but also diversify for Risk management and alsostabilize institutions’ revenues.
Target participantsManagers, Business Development officers, supervisors.
Key topics Current trends in product development in financial services sector Institutional Resource mobilization and commitment to successfully design test and
launch the new product Risk management for successful product development Market segmentation for focused feedback Designing a product prototype
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Conducting a pilot test Developing a marketing strategy and internal systems for successful product launch Managing the new productCourse dates: 14th – 16th October 2020 Venue: Kampala
Duration: 3 full days
Course fee per participant: Ugandan: UGX 250,000 / International: $ 100
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PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMICCOURSES
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PROFESSIONAL COURSES
PROFESSIONAL COURSES OFFERED
CHARTERED BANKER PROGRAM
The Chartered Banker program leads to the award of the Chartered Banker qualificationof the Uganda Institute of Banking & Financial Services.About the Chartered Banker Program:
A premier Professional Qualification for bankers around the world A traditional gateway for professional recognition as Associate or Fellow Initially developed to provide the fundamentals of banking and largely unchanged
over the last 25 years Has recently undergone significant review to bring it in line with contemporary
developments and standards
What is New? New content e.g. Digital banking, Risk & Compliance,
Islamic Finance, Agent banking etc… Combines global standards and local context. Multi-Level structure & entry routes. Greater Practical content – Project and case study
approach embedded at all levels. Extensive CPD structure. Strong emphasis on ethics. Futuristic – treatment of emerging issues. Exemptions and credit transfer mechanism.
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Structure of the Chartered Banker Program Three stage progressive structure: Professional, executive and chartered (planned
to be linked to an MBA) Leads to award of Chartered Banker Varied entry requirements depending on students’ background Three year duration, broken into two semesters per level
Why the Chartered Banker qualification? Enhance competence and competiveness Professional Recognition Mobility/cross border recognition Affordability
Entry Routes/Requirements
(i) First Route Bachelor’s Degree in relevant disciplines (Eligible for exemptions). Professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPS, CPB) - (Eligible for
exemptions) Master’s degree (Eligible for exemptions) and :
(ii) Second Route Diploma - (No exemptions) U.A.C.E with 2 Principal Passes (No exemptions)
What will I study?
Level 1 – Professional BankerSemester 1:Semester 2
1. Financial Systems &.Regulatory Frameworks 1. Financial Reporting & Analysis2. Banking Professional Ethics 2. Marketing of Financial Services3. Law Relating to Financial Services 3. Economics of Banking4. Banking Operations 4. Human Resources Management
Level 2 – Executive BankerSemester 1:Semester 2
1. Corporate & Retail Lending 1. Risk & Compliance2. Bank Management and Financial Analysis 2. Customer Relationship Management3. International Banking & Trade Finance 3. Agency & Digital Banking
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Level 3 – Chartered Banker
Compulsory Papers Elective Papers (Any two)Semester 1 Semester 2
1. Contemporary Issues in Banking 1. Lending Specialisation2. Corporate Governance & Strategy 2. Commercial & Investment Banking
3. Risk and Compliance
Study Methodologies(i) Evening Classes - The evening classes are conducted from 6.00pm to 9.00pm(ii) E-Learning -
What is the pass mark in the examination?The pass mark in each paper shall be 50%.
When do studies begin for level 1 (Professional Banker)?The first semester begins on 27th January 2020 and runs until 13th May 2020. Thesecond semester begins on 20th July to 11th November 2020.
When do studies begin for level 2 (Executive Banker)?The semester begins on 20th July 2020 to 04th November 2020.
When are the examinations held?Examinations are held in the first two weeks of May and November each year.
TUITION FEES PER SEMESTER(Tuition & Examination fees 2020) per module/Subject (Ugandan Applicants)
Courses TuitionEvening
TuitionELearning
Examination Exemption
1. Level 1: - Professional Banker 350,000 250,000 85,000 300,0002. Level 2: - Executive Banker 500,000 400,000 120,000 -3. Level 3: - Chartered Banker 800,000 700,000 300,000 -
Please note: Fees are charged per module/subject. Each Semester, 4 modules are conducted
in the Evening Study classes. You can take a minimum of 1 module per semesterup to a maximum of 4 modules/subjects per semester.
Exemption/Credit Transfer cases shall be handled on a case by case basis uponpresentation of relevant qualifications.
Functional Fees
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(i) Identity Card 10,000(ii) Membership fee 65,000(iii) Technology fee 45,000(iv)NCHE fee 20,000(v) *Internship (Level 1) 200,000(vi) Application Fee 50,000
Total 390,000
Course Fees - International Applicants
TuitionCourses Tuition
EveningTuitionELearning
Examination Exemption
1. Level 1: - Professional Banker USD 135 USD 100 USD 30 USD 1152. Level 2: - Executive Banker USD 190 USD 150 USD 45 -3. Level 3: - Chartered Banker USD 300 USD 265 USD 115 -
Functional Fees
USD 80
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2. CERTIFIED CREDIT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OFFERING
The Certified Credit Management program leads to the award of the Certified CreditManager qualification of the Uganda Institute of Banking & Financial Services. TheCertified Credit Management, formerly the Certificate in Credit Management, has beenrevised and now covers twelve (12) subjects/papers.
Objectives To equip graduates with the most current knowledge,
skills, values and practices in Credit management; To prepare graduates for career progression in the
industry; To equip graduates with analytical skills/logical
exposition; conceptual grasp; problem solving and caseanalysis in all issues related to Credit Management.
Entry RequirementsAn applicant should possess one of the following:-
(i) A university degree with at least two years of credit related work experience in afinancial Institution;
(ii) Hold a recognised professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA or theirequivalent;
(iii) Hold the Chartered Banker Qualification, Certified Professional Banker (Diplomain Banking) or its equivalent
What will I study?
Semester 1:Semester 2:
1. Fundamentals of Credit Analysis 1. Marketing & Mobilisation of CreditBusiness
2. Credit Procedures 2. Security Analysis for Credit3. Credit Products 3. Legal Aspects of Credit4. Credit Evaluation Standard 4. Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis5. Credit Administration & Policy 5. Ethics in Credit Functions6. Risk Analysis & Management in Lending 6. Business Project Work
Duration: Nine Months
Study Methodology Evening Classes
The evening classes are conducted from 6.00pm to 9.00pm E-Learning
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What is the pass mark in the examination?The pass mark in each paper shall be 60%.
When do studies begin?The semester begins on 27th January 2020 to 13th May 2019 and July to Novembersemester begins on 20th July to 11th November 2020.
When are the examinations held?Examinations are held in the first two weeks of May and November each year.
TUITION FEES PER SEMESTER1. Tuition fees per semester is UGX 1,250,000/= (Evening); UGX 1,000,000/= (E-
learning)2. Functional Fees
(vii) Identity Card 10,000(viii)Membership fee 65,000(ix)Technology fee 80,000(x) NCHE fee 20,000(xi)Examination fees 200,000(xii) Project Supervision 500,000(xiii)Application Fee 50,000
Please note: Exemption/Credit Transfer cases shall be handled on a case by case basis upon
presentation of relevant qualifications.
Fees for International Applicants
TuitionEvening – USD 475 per semesterE-Learning - USD 380 per semester
Functional Fees – USD 350 per year
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3. DIPLOMA IN MICROFINANCE
The Program leads to the award of the Diploma in Microfinance of the Uganda Instituteof Banking and Financial Services. The Diploma is the basic qualification for themajority of career microfinance practitioners.
Objective:To create a pool of professionals, with appropriate skills to effectively manage thechallenges of the microfinance industry.
(a) Entry Requirements:Either: (i) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with 2 Principal passes
and 1 subsidiary pass obtained at the same sitting or equivalentOr
(ii) Banking Certificate(iii) Any other recognised professional qualification like CPA, ACCA or their
equivalent.
(b) What will I study?For the award of the Diploma in Microfinance one must pass the 16 papers listed belowas well as the Internship and Business Project:-
Management Information System Risk Management in Microfinance Financial Resource Mobilisation and Management Human Resource Management Marketing in Microfinance Business Environment for Microfinance Management and Organization in Microfinance Accounting and Financial Management Legal Framework of Microfinance Business Entrepreneurship and Investment Product Design & Development Rural & Agricultural Value Chain Financing Monitoring and Evaluation for Microfinance Credit Administration in Microfinance History and Trends in Microfinance Student’ Project/ Internship
Duration: 2 Years
(c) Study Methodology: E-learning
(d) What is the pass mark in the examination?The pass mark in each paper shall be 50%.(e) When do studies begin?
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The semester begins on 27th January 2020 to 13th May 2019 and July to Novembersemester begins on 20th July to 11th November 2020.
(f) When are the examinations held?Examinations are held in the first two weeks of May and November each year.
(g) Fees per semester
(i) TuitionCourses E-learning
Tuition and Examination fees per semester (4modules)
660,000
(ii)Functional Fees(i) Identity Card 10,000(ii) Membership fee 65,000(iii) Technology fee 45,000(iv)NCHE fee 20,000(v) Internship 200,000(vi) Application Fee 50,000
Fees for International Applicants
Tuition – USD 250 per semester
Functional Fees - USD 150 per year
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MASTER OF ARTS IN FINANCIAL SERVICES DEGREE PROGRAMME(Awarded by Makerere University, tenable at The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services
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Target groupThe programme is awarded by Makerere University but tenable at the Institute. The MAin Financial Services targets graduates seeking to work in the financial services industryincluding commercial banking, specialized financial institutions, insurance, pension andinvestment funds etc... The Program l provides individuals in management positionswith a better understanding of key management issues in the financial servicesenvironment including strategy formulation and implementation. It is also well suited forfresh graduates wishing to acquire a postgraduate qualification with a view to a careerin financial services.
Mode of deliveryThe programme is delivered through an evening study mode. Lectures are held fromMonday to Friday from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Admission requirementsApplicants to the M.A. in Financial Services must meet the minimum requirements foradmission to the programme set by the National Council for higher Education (NCHE)and Makerere University. Specifically, applicants should possess the followingrequirements:
(a) At least second class degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Studies or adegree with a strong quantitative bias
(b) A holder of a first degree and a Diploma in Banking/ Certified ProfessionalBanker obtained from Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services orChartered Institute of Bankers / Institute of Financial Services, UK.
(c) A holder of a first degree and a recognized professional qualification inaccounting such as ACCA or CPA
Course content
Core or Compulsory Courses Managerial Economics. Legal Aspects of Financial Services. Financial Systems, Institutions and Regulation. Quantitative Techniques for Finance. Financial Management and Control. International Money and Finance. Marketing of Financial Services.
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Research Methods for Management. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management. Financial Reporting, Analysis and Planning. Risk Management and Insurance.
Electives Courses Credit Management Real Estate Management Treasury Management Commercial and Investment Banking Business Project Dissertation Strategic Planning and Management Customer Information Management Microfinance Business Audit of Financial Institutions
Fees: Ugandan: UGX 5,000,000 per year International students: UGX 7,000,000 per year Others Charges applicable to the Masters Programme(a) Application fee 50,000/=(b) Contribution to NCHE (New Applicant) 20,000/=(c) Membership fee(student registration & ID) 25,000/= (New applicants)(d) Membership fee (Annual subscription) 50,000/=(e) Technology Fee 80,000/=(f) Functional fees 555,000/=(g) Affiliation Fee 20,000/=
Bank Drafts should be made in favour of “The Uganda Institute of Bankingand Financial Services”
Application Procedure: Access The online application link by clicking the link below:
https://admissions.mak.ac.ug / Deadline for submission of application forms : 31st March 2020
More Detailed information about the programmes, content and regulations can beobtained from:
The Registrar’s DepartmentThe Uganda Institute of Banking & Financial ServicesPlot 10 Buganda RoadP.O. Box 4986 KampalaGen. Line 0414-233628E-mail: [email protected]: www.uibfs.or.ug
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ADMISSION TO THE POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL RISKMANAGEMENT AND FINANCE (DAF-ARF)
.The Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Risk Management and Finance Programmeis a nine (9) month course offered in partnership with and awarded by the Mountains ofthe Moon University (MMU).
Mode of deliveryThe programme is delivered through an evening study mode. Lectures will be held fromMonday to Friday from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm and weekend (Sat and Sun)
Target groupSenior staff in Agriculture financing and lending in Commercial banks, Credit Institutions,MDIs, Microfinance Institutions, SACCOs, policy and operational officers in Government(e.g. Ministries of Agriculture & Finance ) , consultants, researchers, NGO staff such asGrants Officers, program managers/Officers and as well as fresh graduates wishing toacquire a postgraduate qualification for an Agricultural Risk career in financial services.
Course Content Agricultural Risk I Agricultural Value-Chain Analysis Agricultural Credit Analysis Agric-Finance Partnership Management Business Economics Agric-Business Internship Decision Analysis for Agribusiness Project planning and investment analysis Agribusiness Production Management Strategic Management for Agribusiness) Financial Sector Internship
Admission requirementsApplicants to the Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Risk Management and Financemust meet the minimum requirements for admission to the programme as set by the
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National Council for higher Education. Specifically, applicants should possess thefollowing requirements:
(i) At least second class degree from a recognized University;(ii) A holder a recognized professional qualification in Accounting or iploma in
banking/Certified Professional Banker.
Tuition feesUgandan: UGX 2,990,000 (Entire Programme)International students: UGX 3,990,000Functional Fees
(i) Identity Card 10,000(ii) Membership fee 65,000(iii) Examination fee 200,000(iv)Technology fee 45,000(v) NCHE fee 20,000(vi) Internship (Field & Financial Sector 400,000(vii) Review paper 200,000
Bank Drafts should be made in favour of “The Uganda Institute of Banking andFinancial Services”
Application Procedure:1. Hard copies of application forms can be obtained from the Institute upon
payment of an application fee of UGX 50,000/= (Ugandan applicants) or USD 30/ UGX 100,000 (International Applicants).
2. The completed application forms together with certified copies of academiccertificates and transcripts, and two (2) letters of references should be submittedto the Institute by 20th January 2020.
1. The Evening Intake Class commences on 17th February 2020 whereas theWeekend intake class commences on 24th August 2020.
Detailed information about the above programmes can be obtained from:
The Registrar’s DepartmentThe Uganda Institute of Banking & Financial ServicesPlot 10 Buganda RoadP.O. Box 4986 KampalaGen. Line 0414-233628E-mail: [email protected]: www.uibfs.or
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Programs Offered by The London Institute of Banking and Finance (libf), formerlyChartered Institute of Bankers,London and Institute of Financial Services) inPartnership with UIBFS
The London Institute of Banking and Finance (libf) in Partnership with The UgandaInstitute of Banking and Financial services Offers exemptions at their Level 5 and 6Professionalism,Conduct and Ethics to the following categories of Professional Bankers
1. Holders of Banking Certificate – Qualify at the Professional StagequalificationStudents who completed Banking Certificate can gain up to 50% of exemptions onprofessional level and will be required to complete Level 5 Professionalism, Conductand Ethics (5PCE) and one other qualification.
Professional Qualification Credits No. ofUnits
Studyhours
Cost inPounds
Completes 5PCE (Level 5 Professionalism, Conductand Ethics)
7 1 70 495
One other qualification picked from the following:Diploma in Retail Banking Conduct of Business 43 3 350 495Diploma in Business and Commercial Banking &Conduct
37 3 370 495
Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialist 29 1 292 565Certificate for Specialist in Demand Guarantees 26 1 256 565Certificate in Customer Relationship Management 20 1 200 895Level 5 Commercial and Corporate Lending tbc 1 tbc 895
2. Holders of Certified Professional Banker – Qualify at the Chartered Stagequalification
Students who completed Certified Professional Banker/Diploma in Banking can start straight atthe Chartered level and will be required to complete 5PCE (from Professional level), 6PCE andany 2 other qualifications at Chartered Level.
Professional Qualification Credits
No. ofUnits
Studyhours
Cost inPounds
Completes 5PCE (Level 5 Professionalism, Conduct andEthics)
7 1 70 495
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Completes 6PCE (Level 6 Professionalism, Conduct andEthics)
12 1 120 495
Two other qualifications picked from the following:Level 6 Risk Management in Banking tbc 1 495 120Level 6 Strategic Management in Banking and Finance tbc 1 995 tbcLevel 6 Corporate Finance and Debt Advisory tbc 1 995 tbc
Eligibility: Either holder of Banking Certificate Or Certified Professional Banker (Diploma in
Banking) Either having completed Banking Certificate or Certified Professional
Banker/Diploma within the last 7 years or must provide statement/claim showinghow one has kept the learning he/she undertook up to date
Holders of other professional qualifications such ACCA, CPA shall be consideredfor exemptions on case by case basis.
Study Methodology:The qualifications are designed for distance learning, providing you with the flexibility tostudy at a time and pace that suits you. Studies are supported through a range ofcomprehensive online learning materials.
For More enquiries:Neringa StankeviciuteClient Services Manager, InternationalT: +44 (0) 20 7337 [email protected] London Institute of Banking & Finance8th Floor, Peninsular House, 36 Monument Street, London EC3R 8LJ