INTERNATIONAL BANKING & FINANCE CERTIFICATION – FOUNDATION (EXCLUSIVE UK PROGRAM)
Building Core Competence in Global Banking Practices, Financial Instruments, and Regulatory Frameworks
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 – 16 May 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
The global banking landscape is evolving rapidly due to digital transformation, changing regulations, and new customer expectations. For professionals aiming to enter or strengthen their role in the banking and finance sector, a strong foundational understanding of international practices, financial systems, and regulatory compliance is essential.
This exclusive UK-certified foundation program provides a structured overview of banking systems, financial products, capital markets, and international regulations. It equips participants with the technical, regulatory, and operational knowledge necessary to build a successful career in international banking and financial services.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the structure, function, and regulation of international banking systems
• Identify key financial instruments, markets, and services
• Apply basic risk management, compliance, and financial control principles
• Recognize the role of digital banking and fintech innovations
• Prepare for further specialization or certification in banking and finance
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain a UK-certified foundation in international banking principles
• Acquire a 360-degree view of banking operations and financial instruments
• Build a solid base for roles in banking, compliance, treasury, or investment services
• Understand the regulatory environment and global financial ecosystem
• Enhance your professional profile with international certification
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• New banking professionals and graduates entering the finance industry
• Operations, support, or back-office staff transitioning to client-facing or strategic roles
• Finance and treasury assistants seeking banking knowledge
• Regulatory and compliance professionals requiring foundational insight
• Anyone pursuing international banking certifications or career advancement
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Knowledge of global banking systems, products, and institutions
• Familiarity with financial instruments and capital markets
• Understanding of banking regulations, KYC, AML, and Basel frameworks
• Skills in risk basics, digital trends, and financial ethics
• Confidence to grow into specialist banking or finance roles
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved ability to support banking operations and customer service
• Enhanced awareness of compliance obligations and operational risk
• Stronger alignment with international banking standards
• Support for onboarding, training, and certification initiatives
• Foundational capability to transition into specialist banking functions
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Overview of banking institutions, systems, and roles
• Case Studies – Common banking scenarios, regulatory breaches, and market shifts
• Workshops – Mapping banking processes, instrument classification, compliance practice
• Peer Exchange – Group exercises on client service, product knowledge, and trends
• Tools – Reference models, regulatory summaries, and certification guidance
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Introduction to Global Banking Systems
Module 1: The Evolution of Banking and Financial Systems (07:30 – 09:30)
• Commercial, investment, and central banks; key functions
Module 2: International Banking Institutions and Roles (09:45 – 11:15)
• IMF, BIS, SWIFT, cross-border transactions
Module 3: Bank Operating Models and Lines of Business (11:30 – 01:00)
• Retail, corporate, investment, and private banking
Module 4: Workshop – Mapping a Bank’s Core Processes (02:00 – 03:30)
• Case-based operational structure mapping
Day 2: Financial Instruments and Markets
Module 1: Overview of Financial Products (07:30 – 09:30)
• Deposits, loans, bonds, equities, derivatives
Module 2: Capital Markets and Interbank Operations (09:45 – 11:15)
• Money markets, FX, securities clearing and settlement
Module 3: Introduction to Investment Banking Functions (11:30 – 01:00)
• Underwriting, advisory, trading, and asset management
Module 4: Workshop – Classifying Instruments and Risk Levels (02:00 – 03:30)
• Product risk and suitability simulation
Day 3: Regulatory Framework and Compliance
Module 1: Regulatory Landscape and Basel Accords (07:30 – 09:30)
• Basel I–III, capital adequacy, risk weighting
Module 2: AML, KYC, and Global Compliance (09:45 – 11:15)
• Customer due diligence, sanctions, suspicious activity reporting
Module 3: Risk Management Fundamentals (11:30 – 01:00)
• Operational, market, credit, and liquidity risk
Module 4: Workshop – Building a Compliance Checklist (02:00 – 03:30)
• Tailor a KYC/AML process framework
Day 4: Digital Transformation and Financial Technologies
Module 1: Digital Banking and Fintech Trends (07:30 – 09:30)
• Open banking, blockchain, mobile platforms
Module 2: Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Banking (09:45 – 11:15)
• Digital identity, customer authentication, data privacy
Module 3: Innovation in Customer Service and CRM (11:30 – 01:00)
• Omnichannel, chatbots, robo-advisory
Module 4: Workshop – Evaluating a Fintech Use Case (02:00 – 03:30)
• Group analysis of innovation success stories
Day 5: Career Readiness and International Certification Preparation
Module 1: Career Paths in Banking and Finance (07:30 – 09:30)
• Operational, risk, relationship management, investment roles
Module 2: Industry Ethics and Professional Standards (09:45 – 11:15)
• Conflicts of interest, transparency, fiduciary responsibility
Module 3: Final Assessment and Certification Readiness (11:30 – 01:00)
• Review of core content and sample test items
Module 4: Wrap-Up and Certification Ceremony (02:00 – 03:30)
• Participant presentations and UK-endorsed certificate distribution
Certification
Participants will receive the UK-Endorsed Certificate of Completion in International Banking & Finance – Foundation, confirming their foundational knowledge and readiness for advancement in global banking and financial services.