Annual
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                                                      2013

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Chairman’s Message 


                        We are pleased to introduce the new Annual Training Plan 2013. The plan focuses
                        on supporting the Banking and Finance institutions in UAE to maximize their
                        zcontinuous efforts to upgrade the skills and competencies of their human
                        resources, and enable them to provide excellent services and innovative products.

                        The new 2013 Training Plan has several distinguished features, at the forefront is
                        the application of a scientific approach to meet the existing and future needs of
                        the Banking and Finance sector, and helping it flourish in a turbulent environment
                        characterized by various challenges, hence sustaining its growth and enhancing its
                        contribution to our national economy.

The opening of the new Dubai branch during the year 2012 widens the geographical coverage of the plan,
and it represents an additional location to Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the other locations, where training is
going to be offered.

The introduction of e-training programs for the first time in the Training Plan 2013 is an exemplary feature
of the plan and its success. In addition, other programs that will be offered include, a first annual meeting
on (Corporate Governance) in collaboration with a reputable international organization.

This is coupled with the expansion in Leadership Development programs, workshops, round tables and
professional certificate programs. According to the plan, a new specialized certificate will be offered in
Retail Banking.

Cooperation with regional and international distinguished Banking and Financial institutions is maintained
to reinforce our plans to follow best practices in training and development in the region. It is worth
mentioning here that we are developing our training and educational programs by introducing new
professional programs in vital areas of the Banking and Finance sector such as Credit Management,
Banking Operations, Compliance Awareness and Anti – Money Laundering Awareness.

We will also introduce new graduate and post- graduate programs in the Banking and Finance field. I would
like to take this opportunity and encourage all Banking and Finance institutions to benefit from the (480)
programs included in the Plan.

At the end, I hope that the 2013 Training Plan will ease the way to achieving our objective of enhancing the
capabilities of professionals in the Banking and Finance sector in UAE.


Mohammed Al Nuaimi
Chairman




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GM’s Message 


                      The 2013 Annual Training Plan has taken a quantum leap compared to the 2012
                      training plan; with the inclusion of (11) new programs in several training areas to
                      meet the requirements of the Banking & Finance Sector. This brings the total
                      number of new programs to (480) training programs, presenting an (18.5%)
                      increase compared to the 2012 training plan. (155) programs will be organized and
                      offered in our new branch in Dubai representing (32.2%) of the total no. of programs
                      in 2013 plan. In addition to the existing branches of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and other
                      locations such as Al-Ain and Al-Fujairah, we will be augmenting our geographical
                      representation by offering the programs for the first time in Ras Al Khaimah.
                      Extended English Language programs running twice a week for 1 month will be
                      introduced for the first time in our Dubai Campus as evening sessions. This has been
introduced in response to meet the requirements of the Banking & Financial institutions.

This year we are also introducing e-learning opportunities for about (3600) bank professionals
representing (10%) of the total number of bank employees through the provision of (65) e-training
programs.

A new specialized international certificate in Retail Banking will be offered for the first time in 2013, in
collaboration with Lafferty International.

Leadership Development programs aiming at developing Leaders are also included in our 2013 plan; these
programs will be offered in collaboration with prestigious schools/organizations such as Darden Business
School, Virginia University, Harvard University, and the Banking & Financial Institutes in Bahrain, Saudi
Arabia & Kuwait. The Leadership development programs (LDP) will also be organized and offered once a year
in 2013 at Darden Business education institutions, USA in collaboration with the Banking and Finance
Institutes in Saudi Arabia & Bahrain.

We are also changing the interface of our training portal to make it more user-friendly and flexible. All banks
will be able to create their own customized reports on their staff nominations, nominees’ attendance and
export that information to their Training Systems.

In addition to the Training Programs, EIBFS also offers short term Diploma programs and a Bachelors
degree in Banking & Finance.

Throughout the development of this plan, our staff has been involved closely with HR & Training Managers
in the Banking & Finance sector - and I take this opportunity to thank to all the employees in the Banking
& Finance sector who participated in bringing this plan together.

Lastly, I would like to encourage all employees in the Banking & Finance sector to take advantage of this
opportunity by enrolling in these programs and development activities which are included in the 2013
Annual Training Plan.

With the amazing growth in the Banking & Finance sector, the expansion of businesses, large scale and
small scale industries, the demand for qualified professionals have been increasing manifolds over the
years. EIBFS is committed to keeping itself abreast with the increasing requirements of this sector and
providing training programs that caters to the needs of the Banking & Finance professionals.

Jamal Al Jassmi
General Manager




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About Us


The Emirates Institute for Banking & Financial Studies (EIBFS) stands out amongst its contemporaries, being
the sole provider of specialized knowledge and enhanced learning experiences to the banking and financial
sector in UAE, since its establishment in 1983.

EIBFS offers a wide range of training and academic programs that cater for the needs of banking,
insurance, exchange and finance sectors. Thereby upgrading the knowledge and skills of current
professionals, as well as creating a pool of UAE nationals capable of pursuing careers in the industry.

Our Vision
To be a leading institution in providing world-class education and training in banking and finance at local,
regional and international level.

Our Mission
 To constantly provide excellent banking and financial human development programs to the satisfaction
  of our customers.
 To contribute effectively towards emiratization in the banking and finance sector.
 To upgrade and disseminate specialized knowledge in the banking and finance sector.
 To promote scientific research in banking & finance sector.

Our Objectives
 To raise the standard of performance of the workforce employed in the banking sector.
 To qualify the UAE Nationals for successful careers in the banking & financial sector.
 To attract UAE Nationals who are not employed in Banks, train them to apply the concepts and meth­
  ods of banking, thereby augmenting the existing pool of skilled national human resource.

EIBFS Values
 Professionalism (including quality) Excellency
 Integrity
 Team spirit
 Accountability
 Transparency (including openness)
 Creativity
 Quality
 Lifetime learning
 Building success
 Towards globalization

Training
The EIBFS since inception is engaged in designing and delivering short-term training programs annually
that focus on imparting knowledge and promoting skills to banking and financial sector employees. The
annual training plan is considered one of the major methods used by EIBFS to achieve its objectives, vision
and strategic plan in qualifying the competent banking staff and clients, to meet the growing needs of the
banking and financial industry at the national and international levels.




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Conferences/Symposiums/Round Table Meeting

The EIBFS organizes important symposiums, roundtable meetings, workshops and conferences annually on
topical issues featuring eminent international speakers. It also organizes international conferences every
two years which are attended by important delegates from UAE and different parts of the world.

EIBFS is offering services and facilities to banks members/non-members on leasing basis.




EIBFS Sharjah: 

 Training Halls:
  18 training halls with different learning
  styles (workshop style, U-shape, etc.)
  which can accommodate around 15–30
  participants
 Meeting Halls:
  2 meeting halls which can accommodate
  up to 12 people
 Auditorium:
  2 auditoriums which can accommodate
  out 175–370 people
 Computer Lab:
  4 computer labs which can accommodate
  up to 20 people




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EIBFS Abu Dhabi:


Training Halls:
  16 training halls with different learning styles
  (workshop style, U-shape, etc..) which can
  accommodate around 15–30 participants
 Auditorium:
  1 auditorium which can accommodate up to
  400 people
 Computer Lab:
  3 computer labs which can accommodate up to
  20 – 25 people




EIBFS Dubai:
 Training Halls:
   40 training halls with different learning styles
  (workshop style, U-shape, ..etc) which can
  accommodate around 15–30 participants
 Meeting Halls:
  2 meeting halls which can accommodate upto
  12 people
 Auditorium:
  1 auditorium which can accommodate upto
  1030 people
 Computer Lab:
  8 computer labs and 5 English language labs




All our facilities are specially designed and equipped with latest audio-visual aids and
internet access

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The Library


Our Library provides various training and learning tools such as: books, periodicals, references, video tapes,
compact discs and electronic databases.

Library Services:
Online Catalogue: Online search can be conducted (through the Internet) in the Library’s collection
Islamic Financing Information Service (IFIS): It is a database that offers specialized information on
  Islamic banking & finance including reports, research and studies etc.
Reuters Database
Zawya Database: offers financial information, and information about the Gulf cooperation council
 countries and Arab countries.




Training Policies and Procedures:

Training Hours and Attendance
We kindly request all our trainees to attend regularly and be punctual. Our Training programs are conducted
from 8:30–14:00. If you are unable to attend or will be late, please notify the Training Department.

Attendance reports will be viewed by your Banks through our online training portal. Certificates will not be
issued to those who absent themselves for more than 20% of the total duration of the course.

Kindly be informed that names printed on the certificate will be exactly printed the same way as entered
to our online Training portal. Please ensure that your name is being entered correctly (or as desired) to our
portal by your Bank. The Training Department will not be held responsible to re-print any certificate due to
name errors.

Cafeteria Facilities
Complimentary Tea and coffee are available in our 3 campuses.

Prayer Room
Prayer Rooms are available for males & females in our 3 campuses; Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Smoking is Forbidden
Smoking is a hazard to health and a cause of discomfort to your non-smoking colleagues and staff. Smok­
ing in the institute is totally forbidden.

Mobiles
To avoid disturbances during training, we request all participants to kindly TURN OFF mobiles while in the
training room

We wish you a valuable training experience with us…




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How to get to EIBFS?
Sharjah Branch
Working Hours: Sunday – Thursday
08:00- 15:00 & 16:30-21:00
opposite to Sharjah Immigration, P.O Box 4166, Sharjah, UAE
Tel : (06) 5728880, Fax :(06) 5723983/5728080
Email: training@eibfs.com




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Abu Dhabi Branch
Working Hours: Sunday – Thursday
08:00- 15p00 & 16:30-21:00
Mouroor Street, EIBFS Building,P.O Box 7108, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel : (02) 4464666, Fax : (02) 4457700/4435222
Email: training@eibfs.com

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Dubai Branch
Working Hours: Sunday – Thursday
08:00- 15:00 & 16:30-21:00
Dubai Academic City, Al Ruwayyah Road,
Opposite Zayed University,P.O Box 341400, Dubai, UAE
Tel :(04) 6070444, Fax: (04) 3206644
Email: training@eibfs.com

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Index




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Annual Training
Plan 2013             17
                  Banking Science       31
                                                         45
                  & Operations
                  Programs           Credit
                                     Management
                                     Corporate &
                                     Project Finance


  55
                                     Programs          Banking English
                                                       Programs



  Treasury &          71
                                       83
  Investment
  Programs
                  Marketing Sales

                                                         99
                  & Customer
                  Service Programs
                                     Human Resources
                                     Management &
                                     Leadership
                                     Programs
                                                       Islamic Banking

 111                                                   Programs




  E-banking        121
  Applications
  Programs                           139
                                                       145
                  Risk Management
                  & Compliance
                  Programs            Leadership
                                      Development
                                      Programs          Academic &
                                                        Professional
                                                        Certif icate
                                                        Programs
Annual Training
                   Plan 2013
Annual Training

  Plan 2013
Annual Training Plan 2013

Banking Science & Operations Programs
Code   Course Name                                       Sharjah                                       Abu Dhabi                           Dubai                              Al Ain      Fujairah
1101   Bank Guarantees                                   Jan 13-14 | Jun 30- Jul 1                     Jan 27-28 | Sep 15-16               Jan 22-23 | Sep 10-11
1102   Banking Practice and Law in UAE                   Jan 20-22 | Jun 23-25                         Feb 17-19 | Nov 10-12               Jan 29-31 | Oct 8-10
1104   Economics for Bankers                             Feb 10-12 | Sep 22-24                         Jan 6-8 | Jun 30- Jul 1             Apr 2-4 | Dec 10-12
1105   IFRS                                              Apr 21-22 | Oct 6-7                           May 19-20                           Apr 9-11 | Oct 29-30
1106   Introduction to Banking Products and Operation    Jun 16-18                                     Mar 31 -Apr 2 | Oct 6-8             Jan 8-10 | Jun 25-27               Mar 17-19
1108   Principles of Internal Audit in Banks             May 19-21                                     Oct 20-22                           Mar 12-14
1109   Retail Banking                                    Apr 28-29 | Jun 2-3                           Mar 3-4 | May 26-27                 May 14-15 | Dec 24-25              Dec 8-9     Mar 31 -Apr 1
1110   Statistics for Bankers                            Mar 31 -Apr 2                                 Feb 24-26                           May 28-30
1111   Trade Finance- Basic                              Feb 3-5 | Sep 8-10 | Mar 17-19 (A)            Jan 20-22 | Sep 29-Oct 1            Jan 15-17 | May 7-9 | Sep 17-19    May 12-14   Feb 10-12
1112   Trade Finance-Advanced                            Mar 3-4 | Sep 29-Oct 1 | Nov 10-12            Mar 17-19 | Nov 24-26               Apr 16-18 | Oct 22-24
1113   Documents Examination (ISBP)                      Apr 7-9 | Nov 24-26                           Dec 8-10                            Jun 18-20 | Dec 17-19
1114   SWIFT Messaging                                   Apr 14-15                                     Jun 9-10                            Apr 23-24


 Credit Managemet Corporate & Project Finance Programs
Code   Course Name                                       Sharjah                                      Abu Dhabi                           Dubai                               Al Ain      Fujairah
1201   Basic Financial Calculations                      Jan 27-29 | Sep 22-24 (A)                    Mar 3-5                             Nov 26-28
1202   Credit Appraisal Techniques                       Feb 3-5 | Jun 9-11                           Jan 27-29 | Jun 30- Jul 2           Apr 16-18 | Nov 12-14
1203   Credit Management                                 Mar 10-12 | Sep 15-17                        Apr 28-30 | Oct 27-29               Feb 26-28 | Dec 17-19
1204   Financial Statement Analysis Basic                May 26-28 | Nov 10-12                        Jan 13-15 | May 5-7                 Mar 12-14 | Oct 1-3                 Mar 3-5     Jan 20-22
1205   Problem Loan Management                           Jan 6-8 | Apr 28-30                          Feb 24-26 | Oct 6-8                 Jan 29-31 | Nov 19-21
1206   Project Financing                                 May 5-7 | Oct 20-22                          May 12-14                           Apr 23-25 | Dec 24-26
1207   Real Estate Finance                               Jan 20-22                                    Feb 3-5                             May 14-16
1209   Syndicated Loans                                  Mar 17-18                                    Feb 17-18                           Apr 9-10
1210   Working Capital Finance                           Jun 23-24                                    Sep 22-23                           Sep 10-11
1211   Financial Statement Analysis - Advanced NEW       Mar 24-26 | Nov 24-26                        May 19-21 | Dec 15-17               Jun 11-13 | Oct 8-10
1212   SME Finance      NEW                              Dec 15-16                                    Jun 16-17                           Dec 10-11



 Banking English Programs
Code   Course Name                                      Sharjah                                       Abu Dhabi                           Dubai                               Al Ain      Fujairah
1301   General Business Communication                   Jan 27-29 | Nov 17-19                         Mar 17-19 | Dec 8-10                Apr 16-18 | Dec 17-19               Feb 17-19   Oct 27-29
1302   English for Bankers I                            Jan 13-17 | Apr 7-11 | Jun 9-13               Jan 27-31 | May 5-9 | Oct 6-10      Feb 10-14 | May 19-23 | Nov 10-14
1303   English for Bankers II                           Feb 3-7 | May 5-9 | Sep 29-Oct 3 | Dec 8-12   Feb 10-14 | Jun 16-20 | Nov 17-21   Mar 3-7 | Jun 23-27 | Nov 24-28
1305   English Speaking Skills                          Feb 24-28 | Oct 6-10                          Mar 10-14 | Sep 22-26               Mar 17-21 | Oct 20-24
1306   Business Writing                                 Mar 10-11 | Dec 22-23                         Mar 24-25 | Oct 27-28               Apr 21-22 | Nov 5-6                 Sep15-16    Jun 2-3
1307   Report Writing Skills                            Mar 24-25 | May 26-27                         Apr 28-29 | Sep 8-9                 Jan 8-9 | Sep 24-25




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Annual Training Plan 2013

Banking English Extended Programs (Evening Classes)
Code   Course Name                                                     Dubai
1308   English Course- Entry Level NEW(PRE/POST ASSESSMENT REQUIRED)   Feb  (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 )
       {Extended programs running twice a week for a duration          May (6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29)
       of 4 weeks}                                                     Sept ( 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct 2)


1309   English Course- Intermediate Level NEW (PRE/POST ASSESSMENT)    Mar (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27)
       {Extended programs running twice a week for a duration          Jun   (3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26)
       of 4 weeks}                                                     Nov   (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27)

 Treasury and Investment Programs
Code   Course Name                                                     Sharjah                                    Abu Dhabi                   Dubai                   Al Ain       Fujairah
1401   Assets and Liabilities Management                               Mar 3-5                                    Feb 17-19                   Jan 15-17
1403   Business Valuation                                              Feb 10-12                                  Mar 31 -Apr 2               Jun 18-20
1404   Capital Markets and Money Markets                               Mar 17-18 | Sep 8-9                        Jan 27-28                   Feb 24-26 | Jul 2-3     Apr 14-15
1405   Foreign Exchange Basic                                          Feb 24-26 | Apr 21-23                      Jan 13-15 | Sep 8-9         Mar 12-14 | May 28-30   Nov 17-19
1406   FX and Money Markets-Advanced                                   Mar 24-26 | Jun 9-11                       Nov 17-19                   Oct 8-10 | Nov 5-7
1407   Derivatives                                                     Jun 16-17                                  May 12-13                   Jun 5-6
1408   Investment Banking                                              Mar 31 -Apr 2                              Jun 30- Jul 2 | Mar 17-19   Mar 26-28 | Nov 26-28
1409   Portfolio Management & Mutual Funds                             Sep 29-Oct 1                               Jun 9-11                    Feb 19-21
1410   Private Banking                                                 Oct 6-7                                    Nov 24-25                   Apr 30 - May 1
1411   Stock Market Analysis & Valuation                               Jun 23-25                                  Oct 6-8                     Nov 12-14               Sep 8-10
1412   Treasury Management                                             Jan 6-8                                    Apr 21-23                   Oct 29-31
1413   Fixed Income Analysis                                                                                      Mar 10-11                   Dec 17-18
1414   Structured Products                                             Jun 2-3                                    Oct 20-21
1415   Corporate Banking                                               May 26-28 | Sep 22-24                      Dec 22-24                   May 21-23 | Jun 25-27


 Marketing Sales & Customer Service Programs
Code   Course Name                                                      Sharjah                                   Abu Dhabi                   Dubai                   Al Ain      Fujairah
1501   Achieving Teller Excellence                                      Jan 6 | Sep 15                            Apr 7-8 | Sep 15            Jun 5 | Nov 12
1502   Breakthrough Customer Service                                    Nov 10-11                                 Jan 20-21 | Nov 10 -11      Jan 8-9 | Sep 17-18     Feb 3-5     Dec 15-16
1504   Customer Relationship Management Corporate                       Feb 3-4                                   May 12-13 | Sept 29-30      Feb 12-13 | Oct 22-23
1505   Customer Relationship Management Retail                          Jan 20-21                                 Feb 10-11 | Oct 27-28       Jan 15-16 | May 21-22   May 26-27   May 12-13
1506   Ground Rules and Code of Ethics                                  Sep 22                                    Jun 2                       May 7
1507   Marketing of Financial Services                                  Apr 7-8                                   Jun 23-24                   Apr 16-17
1508   Tele Sales Skills                                                May-19                                    Feb 24 | May 26             Mar 5 | Dec 17          Oct 20      Sep 8
1509   Business Etiquette                                               Dec 22-23                                 Jan 6-7 | May 5-6           Feb 5-6 | Oct 1-2
1511   New Banking Product Development                                  Jun 2-3                                   Apr 14-15                   Jun 11-12
1512   Effective Selling Techniques        NEW                           Jun 16-17                                 Mar 3-4 | Dec 8-9           Jun 25-26 | Nov 26-27   Jun 9-10    Nov 17-18




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Annual Training Plan 2013
Human Resources Management & Leadership Programs
Code   Course Name                                       Sharjah                             Abu Dhabi                   Dubai                               Al Ain      Fujairah
1601   Bank Branch Management Skills                     Apr 14-16                           May 26-28                   Nov 19-21
1602   Coaching and Mentoring                            Feb 10-11 | Sep 29-30               Apr 7-8                     Feb 19-20 | Sep 24-25
1603   Effective Communication Techniques                 Feb 3-4 | Nov 24-25                 Apr 21-22                   Jan 29-30 | Oct 29-30
1604   Effective Leadership Skills                        Mar 3-5 | Oct 20-22                 May 12-14                   Mar 26-28 | Dec 10-12
1606   Negotiation Skills                                Feb 17-18 | Dec 15-16               Jan 13-14 | Dec 22-23       Feb 12-13
1609   Stress Management                                 Jan 13                              Apr 14 | Oct 20             Jan 22 | Sep 10
1610   Team Building                                     Jan 20-21 |Oct 6-7                  Jun 2-3                     Jan 15-16 | Oct 22-23               Sep 29-30   Mar 3-4
1611   Time Management                                   Feb 24-25                           Jan 6-7                     Mar 19-20 | Dec 24-25               Apr 7-8     May 5-6
1612   Emotional Intelligence                            Jan 8-9                             May 19-20                   Feb 26-27 | Jul 2-3
1613   Performance Management                            Apr 28-29                           Sep 22-23                   Apr 23-24
1614   Six Sigma                                         May 12-14                           Nov 17-19                   Apr 7-9
1615   Total Quality Management                          May 19-21                           Mar 10-12                   Apr 2-4
1616   Training Needs Analysis      NEW                                                      Jun 23-24                   Nov 5-6
1617   Project Management - Basic        NEW             Mar 10-12                           Dec 15-17                   May 28-30


Islamic Banking Programs
Code   Course Name                                       Sharjah                             Abu Dhabi                   Dubai                                Al Ain      Fujairah
1701   Development of New Islamic Banking Products       Feb 3-4 |Nov 17-18                  Mar 24-25                   Jan 8-9
1702   Introduction to Islamic Banking                   Jan 27-28 | May 19-20 | Sep 15-16   Apr 28-29 | Sep 29-30       Jan 15-16 | May 14-15 | Sep 17-18    Jan 6-7     Mar 24-25
1703   Islamic Accounting Standards                      Apr 14-16 | Dec 15-17               Jun 30- Jul 2               Sep 24-26
1705   Islamic Financial Markets                         Feb 24-25                           Nov 10-11                   Feb 19-20
1706   Islamic Credit Products                           Mar 3-4                             Dec 22-23                   Apr 2-3
1707   Islamic Investment Products                       Apr 21-22                           Jun 16-17                   Apr 16-17
1708   Islamic Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions   Oct 27-28                           Oct 20-21                   Apr 30 - May 1
1709   Islamic Project Finance                           May 5-6                             Feb 10-11                   Dec 22-23
1710   Risk Management in Islamic Banks                  Dec 22-24                           Mar 10-12                   Jul 2-4


 E-banking Applications Programs
Code   Course Name                                       Sharjah                             Abu Dhabi                   Dubai                               Al Ain      Fujairah
1801   Application of MS Excel - Basic                   Jan 20-21 | Nov 10-11               Feb 17-18 | Oct 27-28       Jan 29-30 | Jun 18-19
1804   Computer Crimes and Security System               Mar 17-18                           Sep 15-16                   May 28-29
1806   Application Ms. Access                            Feb 17-19                           Apr 7-9                     Oct 22-24
1807   E-Banking                                         Dec 15-16                           May 5-6                     Jan 22-23
1808   Financial Modeling                                Feb 10-12 | Jun 30- Jul 2           May 21-23                   Mar 19-21 | Nov 5-7
1810   Application of MS Word Advanced                   May 19-20 | Jun 9-10                Mar 31 -Apr 1 | Dec 15-16   Feb 5-6 | Oct 29-30
1811   Application of MS PowerPoint                      Jun 23-24                           May 26-27                   Sep 24-25
1812   Application of MS Excel - Advanced NEW            Dec 22-23                           Nov 24-25                   Apr 9-10




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Annual Training Plan 2013
Risk Management & Compliance Programs
Code   Course Name                                      Sharjah                               Abu Dhabi               Dubai                                 Al Ain         Fujairah
1901   Anti Money Laundering: Laws and Regulations      Jan 6-7 | Apr 28-29 | Oct 27-28 (A)   Feb 10-11 | Oct 6-7     Jan 15-16 (A) | May 7-8 | Nov 26-27   Jan 20-21      Nov 10-11
1903   Compliance Insights in Banks                     Apr 14-15                             Jun 16-17               Oct 8-9
1904   Corporate Governance in Banks                    Mar 17-18                             Sep 15-16               Mar 26-28
1906   Detection for Forgery and Counterfeiting         Mar 31 -Apr 2                         Jan 20-21 | Dec 8-9     Feb 5-6 | Sep 17-18
1907   Financial Crimes Under AML                       Apr 21-22                             Nov 10-11               Jun 11-12
1909   Liquidity Risk Management                        Jan 27-28                             May 5-6                 Feb 19-20
1910   Operational Risk Management                      May 12-13                             Sep 8-9                 May 21-22
1911   Risk Management in Banks                         Jan 20-22                             Feb 3-5 | Jun 9-11      Jan 29-31 | Jun 25-27                 Jun 16-18      Sep 22-24
1913   Market Risk Management                           Sep 15-16                             Mar 17-18               Oct 29-30
1914   Credit Risk Management                           May 5-6 | Nov 17-18                   Feb 24-25               Dec 10-11 | May 15-16
1915   Basel Accords Compliance Insights- Basic         Feb 24-25 | Jun 2-3                   Mar 24-25 | Nov 24-25   Mar 5-6 | Jul 2-3
1916   Basel Accords Compliance Insights- Advanced      Sep 8-9                               Dec 22-23               Nov 5-6
1917   Risk Based Audit                                 Apr 7-8                               Apr 21-22               Oct 22-23
1918   Interest Rate Risk Management NEW                Dec 8-9                               Mar 31 -Apr 1           Nov 19-20
1919   Signature Forgery and Documents Screening NEW                                          Apr 28-29               Dec 10-11
1920   FATCA NEW                                        Jan 30 Jul 1                          Sep 29 - 30



 RAK Programs
Code   Course Name                                      Sharjah
1502   Breakthrough Customer Service                    Jan 2 -3
1106   Introduction to Banking Products and Operation   Feb 17-19
1302   Corporate Governance in Banks                    Sep 15-19



 Conferences & Workshops:
No     Topic                                             Event
1      Trends in Retail Banking                          Workshop
2      Best Practices in Banking Sector                  Forum
3      Emiratization & Development of UAE Nationals      Workshop
4      Key Risk indicators in Banks                      Workshop
5      Business Continuity Standards                     Round Table
6      Securitization in UAE                             Workshop
7      Islamic Treasury Products                         Workshop
8      Basel III Implementation                          Round Table
9      Mobile Financial Services                         Workshop
10     Corporate Governance                              Forum




                                                                                                                                                                        Index
15
Contents





     Banking Science & Operations Programs
     Code   Course Name
     1101   Bank Guarantees
     1102   Banking Practice and Law in UAE
     1104   Economics for Bankers
     1105   IFRS   

     1106   Introduction to Banking Products and Operation
     1108   Principles of Internal Audit in Banks
     1109   Retail Banking
     1110   Statistics for Bankers
     1111   Trade Finance- Basic
     1112   Trade Finance- Advanced
     1113   Documents Examination (ISBP)
     1114   SWIFT Messaging




                                                             Index
17
Banking Science
                  & Operations
                  Programs
Banking Science
 & Operations
   Programs
Bank Guarantee
                                                                             Course
                                                                                            No:1101


Overview
Practical course to understand bank guarantees and standby letters of credit – the relevant ICC rules in
particular.

Contents
Bank guarantees overview (accessory/ non-accessory, direct/ indirect)
Main types of Guarantees
Tender Guarantee, Advance Payment Guarantee, Performance Guarantee, Retention Money Guarantee
Warranty Guarantee, Payment Guarantee, Shipping Guarantee, Facility Guarantee
Main issues from practical point of view: Wording, Claims, Extend or Pay claims
Examination of presentations
Types of agreements under bank guarantee transaction
Clauses and format of bank guarantee
The main features of the revision URDG 758
Advising of guarantees, Amendments
Liability of the Guarantor
Uniform rules for demand guarantee (URDG 458)
Standby Letters of Credit under ISP98

Targeted Audience
Trade finance, credit, corporate, relationship manager, branch manager and audit department.

Prerequisites
1111: Trade Finance Basic
1112: Trade Finance Advanced

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lectures, Discussion and Case studies




                                                                                      Sharjah
                                                                                      Jan 13-14
                                                                                      Jun 30-Jul 1
                                                                                      Abu Dhabi
                                                                                      Jan 27-28

                                                                                      Sep 15-16

                                                                                      Dubai
                                                                                      Jan 22-23
              Content                                                                 Sep 10-11
19
Banking Practice and Law in UAE
                                                              Course
                                                                                              No:1102


Overview
To help the participants to learn the Banking Practice followed in UAE. Identify the developing regulatory
changes.

Contents
Structure and functions of commercial Banks in UAE
Banking Business
Regulatory Framework and Role of Central Bank
Laws relating to Banking regulations in UAE
Regulation of Credit and Contracts Law
Negotiable Instruments laws
What is the basis of Banker-Customer Relationships? Focus on Fiduciary Duties
Discussion of some of the land mark legal cases in UAE
International Practices and Code of Banking Practice
Dispute Resolution
Cyber Law

Targeted Audience
All junior and fresh trainee officers in the Bank can attend the program, provided they have proficiency in
English language or have attended our English course.

Prerequisites
None

Duration
3 days

Methodology
Lectures, Discussion and Case studies




 Sharjah
 Jan 20-22

 Jun 23-25

 Abu Dhabi
 Feb 17-19

 Nov 10-12

 Dubai
 Jan 29-31
 Oct 8-10                                                                   Content
                                                                                                    20
Economics for Bankers 
                                                                       Course
                                                                                              No:1104


Overview
This program introduces you to the fundamentals of economics useful for bankers with focus on Macroeco­
nomics.

Contents
The Economic Problem: Scarce Resources, Unlimited Wants, and Opportunity Costs
The Concepts of Demand, Supply, and Equilibrium
Business Organization and the Business Cycle
Unemployment and Inflation
Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply
Expenditures Analysis and Fiscal Policy
Money and Financial Markets
The UAE Central Bank Structure and Monetary Policy
Current Economic Environment
Basic graphing and graph interpretation skills to examine economic questions
Economic policy problems faced by government: economic growth, budget deficits and debt

Targeted Audience
Bank personnel who have not had a formal course in Economics and wish to increase their understanding
of economics as it relates to banking.

Prerequisites
None

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, Exercises, Analyzing Current Events




                                                                                        Sharjah
                                                                                        Feb 10-12
                                                                                        Sep 22-24
                                                                                        Abu Dhabi
                                                                                        Jan 6-8
                                                                                        Jun 30- Jul 1
                                                                                        Dubai
                                                                                        Apr 2-4
              Content                                                                   Dec 10-12
21
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)                                             Course
                                                                                               No:1105


Overview
To familiarize participants with the IFRS standards and its implications for bank reporting and disclosure
information.

Contents
Financial Instruments
Overview Of Historical Developments
IAS 32: Presentation
IAS 39 And IFRS 9: Recognition And Measurement
IAS 39 And Exposure Draft: Amortisation And Impairment
IAS 39 And Exposure Draft: Hedging
IFRS 7: Disclosures
Non-Financial Elements
Financial Statement Presentation
Non-Financial Assets
Leasing
Non-Financial Liabilities
IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement
Revenue

Targeted Audience
Senior Managers from finance and accounting, credit, treasury, internal control department of banks and
regulatory bodies like central bank and the ministry of economy and commerce.

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lecture, discussion and case studies




 Sharjah
 Apr 21-22
 Oct 6-7
 Abu Dhabi
 May 19-20
 Dubai
 Apr 9-11
 Oct 29-30                                                                       Content
                                                                                                    22
Introduction to Banking Products & Operations                                                   Course
                                                                                                No:1106


Overview
Banking Products and Operations places emphasis on the practical and real life scenarios’ a banker face.
We will be dealing in a number of real life case studies which will provide a greater insights related to the
operational role.

Contents
Introduction to Banking
The active and passive products in banking
 The corresponding business process, in particular Check Accounts, Deposits and Payment 

  Transactions, Credit and Debit Cards

Bills (Collection, Purchase, Discount & Negotiation), Negotiable Instruments
Remittance Products and Trade Products Introduction
Consumer and Mortgage Loans
Corporate Finance Basics of Loans
Laws applicable in Banking - International, Regional and Local Laws
Financial Crimes and Identity Theft
Trust Services and Safe Custody
Risks Involved
Ethical issues in financial services

Targeted Audience
Bank personnel who have are relatively new to the profession. This program will really help them to build
their banking career.

Prerequisites
None

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, Exercises, & Case Studies




                                                                                          Sharjah
                                                                                          Jun 16-18
                                                                                          Abu Dhabi
                                                                                          Mar 31 - Apr 2
                                                                                          Oct 6-8
                                                                                          Dubai
                                                                                          Jan 8-10
                                                                                          Jun 25-27
                                                                                          Al Ain
                                                                                          Mar 17-19
                                                                                          Rak
              Content                                                                     Feb 17-19
23
Principles of Internal Audit in Banks 
                                                         Course
                                                                                                No:1108


Overview
To enhance the skills of the participants relating to the audit and control in banks and to highlight the
crucial role of auditing as an important element in the management information system.

Contents
Introduction to modern risk-based internal audit function
Reorganization of the audit function through audit teams (credit audit, branch audit, IT audit etc.)
Reconfiguration of the audit universe (i.e. identifying areas to be audited) by grouping, end-to-end
 transaction and product processing cycles
Implementation of a risk assessment methodology (inherent risk of each auditable unit)
The prioritization of auditable units (categorization into high, medium and low risk auditable units)
Developing and implementation of risk-based auditing tools and techniques
Development of an Audit Charter and Manual (Institute of Internal Auditors and the requirements of
 the Bank for International Settlements)
Implications of computerization and data management (System Control)

Targeted Audience
Internal auditor or inspection department staff

Prerequisites
None

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, group discussions, and case analysis




 Sharjah
 May 19-21
 Abu Dhabi
 Oct 20-22
 Dubai
 Mar 12-14                                                                    Content
                                                                                                     24
Retail Banking
                                                                             Course
                                                                                            No:1109


Overview
Understand and learn various products and services under the retail banking segment. Help to improve
the operational efficiency in handling the product and services by the retail banking staff. Enhance the
marketing efforts and read the trends in competitive marketing.

Contents
Fundamentals of personal and retail banking segments
KYC and account opening procedures
Importance of Due Diligence
Operational and management aspects of the segments
Consumer lending and small business banking
Mortgage lending
Channel marketing
Market practices and best practices and customer focus
Mystery Shopping and service standards

Targeted Audience
Customer Service officers and officers connected with functional operations

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Discussion, interactive and presentations




                                                                                     Sharjah
                                                                                     Apr 28-29
                                                                                     Jun 2-3
                                                                                     Abu Dhabi
                                                                                     Mar 3-4
                                                                                     May 26-27
                                                                                     Dubai
                                                                                     May 14-15
                                                                                     Dec 24-25
                                                                                     Al Ain
                                                                                     Dec 8-9
                                                                                     Fujairah
              Content                                                                Mar 31 -Apr 1
25
Statistics for Bankers
                                                                        Course
                                                                                               No:1110


Overview
Provide basic knowledge of the subject and familiarity with techniques to use them effectively in the
banking and financial work situations. To give statistical and graphical tools that will help and improve
the processes in an organization for better decision making and better judgment.

Contents
Introduction
Graphic Representation of Data (Bar Diagram, Histogram, Polygon)
Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Quartiles, Mode)
Measures of Correlation & Regression
Time Series
Theory of Probability
MS Excel (Spreadsheet)

Targeted Audience
All bank staff can attend this course

Prerequisites
None

Duration
3 days

Methodology
Lectures, Class Work and Lab exercises




 Sharjah
 Mar 31 -Apr 2
 Abu Dhabi
 Feb 24-26
 Dubai
 May 28-30
                                                                             Content
                                                                                                    26
Trade Finance- Basic
                                                                         Course
                                                                                               No:1111


 Overview
 This program introduces you to the fundamental principles of Trade. Special emphasis is placed on topics
 of importance to you as a banker. A strong emphasis is placed on understanding the key elements of
 customer trade cycle analysis.

 Contents
 Why Trade Finance
 Commercial Contracts and the Use of Inco terms
 Commercial Documents
 The value of Document Title
 Methodology’s of Payment
 Understanding Payment Risk – The Risk Ladder
 Documentary Collections
 Documentary Credits
 Understanding Documentary Credit Process
 Responsibilities of Correspondent Banks in Trade

 Targeted Audience
 Banking professionals who have not attended a formal course in Trade Finance and who wish to move
 and build a strong career in Trade Finance.

 Prerequisites
 None


 Duration
 3 Days

 Methodology
 Lectures, Exercises and Case Studies




                                                                                      Sharjah
                                                                                      Feb 3-5
                                                                                      Sept 8-10
                                                                                      Mar 17-19 (A)
                                                                                      Abu Dhabi
                                                                                      Jan 20-22

                                                                                      Sept 29-Oct 1

                                                                                      Dubai
                                                                                      Jan 15-17 

                                                                                      May 7-9 

                                                                                      Sept 17-19 

                                                                                      Al Ain
                                                                                      May 12-14
                                                                                      Fujairah
               Content                                                                Feb 10-12
27
Trade Finance-Advanced
                                                                       Course
                                                                                              No:1112


Overview
This advanced course will provide delegates who are already familiar with or are working in a trade finance
environment, with an insight into the more complex trade finance techniques that are becoming more
common.

Contents
Trade Finance versus ‘balance sheet lending’
Understanding, identifying and managing risk (Importer and Exporter’s risk)
Risk mitigation, management and transfer
The mechanics and use of: Back to Back L/C structures, Transferable L/Cs, Revolving L/Cs
The effective use of red and green clause letters of credit
Standards of checking Documents
Structuring Finance for the Trader
International Demand and Contract Guarantees / Bonds Scope and Application
Different types – Bid, Performance, Advance payment and Retention bonds
Rules governing guarantees and bonds (Legal jurisdiction and expiry date issues)
Opportunity spotting
Standby L/C’s (SBLCs)
Receivables Financing
Mechanics of Factoring and Invoice Discounting
Forfeiting – an important adjunct to the TF mechanism
Role of Credit Insurance and Nightmare scenarios

Targeted Audience
All officers who have attended Trade finance Basic course or Officers with at least 2 years of experience in
Trade or Credit departments in Banks.

Prerequisites
1111: Trade Finance Basic

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, Discussion and Case studies



 Sharjah
 March 3-4
 Sept 29-Oct 1
 Nov 10-12
 Abu Dhabi
 Mar 17-19
 Nov 24-26
 Dubai
 Apr 16-18
 Oct 22-24                                                                   Content
                                                                                                    28
Documents Examination (ISBP)
                                                             Course
                                                                                          No:1113


Overview
Understand how the practices articulated in UCP 600 are applied by documentary practitioners.
Determine compliance of documents with the terms of letters of credit and the impact of modifications
or exclusions of provisions of UCP 600 on International Standard Banking Practice.

Contents
Preliminary Considerations
The application and issuance of the credit
General Principles
Invoices
Ocean / Marine Bills of Lading (Covering Port-to Port Shipments)
Charter Party Bill of Lading
Multimodal Transport Documents
Air Transport Documents
Road, Rail or Inland Waterway Transport Documents
Insurance Documents
Certificate of Origin


Targeted Audience
Trade finance, Documentary Credit, Audit senior staff who should be familiar with UCP 600

Prerequisites
1111: Trade Finance Basic

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Presentation, discussion, and group cases




                                                                                   Sharjah
                                                                                   April 7-9
                                                                                   Nov 24-26
                                                                                   Abu Dhabi
                                                                                   Dec 8-10
                                                                                   Dubai
                                                                                   Jun 18-20
              Content                                                              Dec 17-19
29
SWIFT Messaging
                                                                            Course
                                                                                            No:1114


Overview
This course will give you an overview of SWIFT, its basics, its message standards and its main products
and services. It also provides you with the necessary foundations to enable you to attend more
advanced courses.

Contents
What is SWIFT?
Explain SWIFT message work flow between banks through SWIFT society
How to identify your counterparties
How to distinguish the SWIFT message standards and types
About the SWIFT acknowledgement
SWIFT Collection Messages
About the documentary Credit Messages

Targeted Audience
Current and New users who need a general overview of SWIFT Message Standards and types

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lectures, Discussions, and Exercises




 Sharjah
 Apr 14-15
 Abu Dhabi
 Jun 9-10
 Dubai
 Apr 23-24                                                                  Content
                                                                                                  30
Contents





     Credit Managemet Corporate
     & Project Finance Programs
     Code   Course Name
     1201   Basic Financial Calculations
     1202   Credit Appraisal Techniques
     1203   Credit Management
     1204   Financial Statement Analysis Basic
     1205   Problem Loan Management
     1206   Project Financing
     1207   Real Estate Finance
     1209   Syndicated Loans
     1210   Working Capital Finance
     1211   Financial Statement Analysis - Advanced   NEW
     1212   SME Finance    NEW




                                                            Index
31
Project Finance
                    Corporate &
                    Credit Mgt.


                    Programs
Credit Managemet

  Corporate & 

 Project Finance

    Programs
Basic Financial Calculations 
                                                                 Course
                                                                                                No:1201


 Overview
 This course provides a hands-on introduction to basic financial mathematics and the use of financial
 calculators. Participants will learn about time value of money and discounted cash-flow principles.
 Financial market participants who are unsure of their financial math skills will find this course useful.

 Contents
 The time value of money
 Financial calculators and using them
 Interest/ Return calculations
 Mortgage, asset valuation
 Bond valuation
 Cash flow analysis and calculations

 Targeted Audience
 Retail and corporate staff with basic knowledge of accounting and mathematics.

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 3 Days

 Methodology
 Presentation, lecture, illustration, exercise and case studies.




                                                                                         Sharjah
                                                                                         Jan 27-29
                                                                                         Sep 22-24 (A)
                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                                                                                         Mar 3-5
                                                                                         Dubai
               Content                                                                   Nov 26-28
33
Credit Appraisal Techniques 
                                                                    Course
                                                                                                 No:1202


Overview
Credit Appraisal remains one of most critical functions of any bank. This course will give the participants a
good grounding in the basics of credit analysis and business evaluation. Participants can hone their skills
of going behind the financial statements and detecting inconsistencies, if any. Participants will develop
the necessary skill to match credit facilities to the needs of borrowers and mitigate risks through
documentation, covenants and collateral security.

Contents
Basic principles of bank credit
Credit risk analysis through ratios and cash flow analysis
Univariate and Multivariate analysis
Forecasting financials and sensitivity analysis
Importance of Site Inspections
Credit scoring
Credit rating
Cash flow lending
Evaluation of working capital and term loans
Ensuring proper use of bank facilities
Structuring of facilities

Targeted Audience
Commercial loan officers with at least 6 Months experience in the commercial credit department who
wish to enhance their knowledge about credit appraisal techniques

Prerequisites
1204: Financial Statements Analysis

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, exercises, and case studies




 Sharjah
 Feb 3-5
 Jun 9-11
 Abu Dhabi
 Jan 27-29
 Jun 30- Jul 2
 Dubai
 Apr 16-18
                                                                              Content
 Nov 12-14
                                                                                                       34
Credit Management
                                                                            Course
                                                                                              No:1203


 Overview
 The objective of this course is to provide participants with adequate knowledge about the management
 of Credit in banks. Participants will learn about the importance of Credit culture and its impact on the
 credit process. Participants will learn about administration of loans, post-sanction follow-up of loans
 and the process of securing collateral. Participants will be able to appreciate the portfolio approach to
 credit management.

 Contents
 Overview of Credit Management
 Regulatory Framework and Prudential Norms
 Credit Policy in Banks
 Documentation and types of security
 Credit Evaluation: Term Loans & Working Capital
 Credit Monitoring
 Follow up and Recovery Management

 Targeted Audience
 Executives from corporate banking

 Prerequisites
 1202: Credit analysis Techniques

 Duration
 3 Days

 Methodology
 Lectures, discussion and case studies




                                                                                          Sharjah
                                                                                          Mar 10-12

                                                                                          Sep 15-17

                                                                                          Abu Dhabi
                                                                                          Apr 28-30 

                                                                                          Oct 27-29

                                                                                          Dubai
                                                                                          Feb 26-28

               Content
                                                                                          Dec 17-19 

35
Financial Statement Analysis Basic
                                                           Course
                                                                                              No:1204


Overview
The course on financial statement analysis provides participants with a fundamental understanding of
accounting principles, concepts, conventions, and key characteristics of accounting information.
Participants will be able to learn about the various types of financial statements and their importance.
They will learn the use of various analytical tools like ratio analysis and common-size statements and
distinguish between cash flows and profits and identify the different types of cash flows. They will be
able to identify the key line items on the financials and their inter-relationships.

Contents
Overview of the purpose and structure of financial statements
Important accounting principles, concepts, conventions and characteristics of accounting information
Reading and understanding the balance sheet and income statement
Trend analysis / common size statements
Ratio analysis
Cash flows

Targeted Audience
Lending personnel or management trainees with a basic knowledge of accounting. - Junior commercial
loan officers

Prerequisites
None

Duration
3 days

Methodology
Lectures, illustrations, exercises, and case Studies




 Sharjah
 May 26-28 

 Nov 10-12

 Abu Dhabi
 Jan 13-15 

 May 5-7

 Dubai
 Mar 12-14
 Oct 1-3
 Alain
 Mar 3-5
 Fujairah
 Jan 20-22
                                                                            Content
                                                                                                    36
Problem Loan Management
                                                                         Course
                                                                                                 No:1205


Overview
This course will enable participants to identify the early warning signals of problem loans. Participants will
be able to recognize the causes of business failure and operating losses. They will be able to develop a
concrete set of procedures once a problem loan has been identified. Participants will explore options for
resolving problem loans including workout, outplacement and liquidation.

Contents
Causes of Problem Loans and Costs
Identification of Problem Loans and Measuring Delinquency-Regulatory guidelines
Controlling Problem Loans
Analysis of the Remedial Actions
Strategy for Loan Recovery
Mandate for Loan Recovery and Legal mechanisms
Execution of Loan Recovery and System for Monitoring

Targeted Audience
Commercial lending officers with a good understanding of credit analysis.

Prerequisite
1202: Credit Appraisal Techniques

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, discussions, and case studies




                                                                                          Sharjah
                                                                                          Jan 6-8
                                                                                          Apr 28-30
                                                                                          Abu Dhabi
                                                                                          Feb 24-26
                                                                                          Oct 6-8
                                                                                          Dubai
                                                                                          Jan 29-31 

              Content                                                                     Nov 19-21 

37
Project Financing 
                                                                               Course
                                                                                                  No:1206


Overview
The course will provide participants with an overview of the core principles of project finance. Participants
will gain a greater insight into Project Risks and grasp the crucial factors and techniques used in structuring
project financings. Participants will be able to understand the essential credit issues in appraising project
finance proposals.

Contents
Fundamentals and Rationale of Project Financing
Analysis of Project Viability and Risk Management
Security Arrangements and Legal Structure
Role of Credit Ratings and Project Evaluation
Ownership and Financial Structuring
Legal Documentation and Funding Sources
The Lenders perspective
Sponsors Perspective

Targeted Audience
Staff working in commercial loans departments. It is a prerequisite for UAE nationals to have 2 years
minimum experience, and for others 3 years experience.

Prerequisites
1202: Credit Appraisal Techniques

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, exercises, discussions




 Sharjah
 May 5-7
 Oct 20-22
 Abu Dhabi
 May 12-14
 Dubai
 Apr 23-25
                                                                                Content
 Dec 24-26
                                                                                                        38
Real Estate Finance 
                                                                           Course
                                                                                                No:1207


Overview
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and tools used by real estate professionals to
analyze the financial feasibility of real estate developments. Participants will be able to analyze the risk
and returns of investing in property. They will understand the relative advantages of debt and equity
financing structures and the relevance of property cash flows.

Contents
Measuring Real Estate Returns
Property Finance Risk Management
 Financing Instruments & Techniques
Financial Structures: Development
Financial feasibility: Developing the Business Plan
Securitization of Real Property Interest & Mortgages

Targeted Audience
Executives in personal & corporate banking who finance real estate, senior executive who wish to
advance their knowledge of real estate finance.

Prerequisites
1202: Credit Appraisal Techniques

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Case studies, presentation and interactive discussions




                                                                                          Sharjah
                                                                                          Jan 20-22
                                                                                          Abu Dhabi
                                                                                          Feb 3-5
                                                                                          Dubai
              Content
                                                                                          May 14-16
39
Syndicated Loans
                                                                                 Course
                                                                                                  No:1209


Overview
This course aims at providing participants with knowledge of organizing and participating in syndicated
loans. This course highlights the legal issues in a syndicated loan and provides an insight into the nature of
documents and covenants. Participants will understand the roles of various participants in structuring a
transaction and how to price a syndicated loan.

Contents
Characteristics of Loan Syndication
Advantages and disadvantages to borrowers and banks
Identifying strategies for syndicate participants and their roles
Significant titles in Syndicate facilities
Types of syndicated facilities
The syndication sales cycle and principal milestones
Analyzing principal elements of the pricing structure
Reviewing pricing strategies and the trade-off between price and structure
Loan agreements/documentation in syndication
Evaluating how to negotiate the best deal
Transfer mode in Secondary market

Targeted Audience
Participants possessing knowledge of corporate credit

Prerequisites
1203: Credit Management

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lecture and case studies




Sharjah
March 17-18
Abu Dhabi
Feb 17-18
Dubai
                                                                               Content
Apr 9-10
                                                                                                        40
Working Capital Finance 
                                                                      Course
                                                                                               No:1210


 Overview
 This course will enable the participants to understand the various components of operating cycle The
 participants will learn to link the financing structures with the stages of the operating cycle. They will
 able to identify the merits of appropriate funded and non-funded instruments required for working
 capital finance.

 Contents
 Working capital cycle.
 Various components affecting working capital cycle
 Various products for working capital financing
 Structuring of the required facilities
 Precautions to be taken in working capital assessment
 Supervision & follow up for efficient utilization of working capital finance.

 Targeted Audience
 Executives in corporate banking department responsible for funding working capital

 Prerequisite
 1202: Credit Appraisal Techniques

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Lecture, illustrations and case studies.




                                                                                          Sharjah
                                                                                          Jun 23-24
                                                                                          Abu Dhabi
                                                                                          Sept 22-23
                                                                                          Dubai
                Content
                                                                                          Sept 10-11
41
Financial Statements Analysis Advanced
                                                            Course
                                                                                                     No:1211


  Overview
  This Course will enable participants to identify balance sheet strengths, weaknesses and inconsistencies
  if any. The participants will also be able to gauge the quality of earnings. They will learn the used of
  advanced analytical tools and glean information from notes to accounts. Participants will perform simple
  credit analysis and industry analysis. They should be able to identify signals that indicate fraudulent reporting

  Contents
  Review of Balance sheet, Income statement and Cash Flow Statement
  Inconsistencies in financial statements
  Sources and applications of funds analysis.
  Horizontal and Vertical analysis
  Ratio analyses/Du Pont model
  Cash flow analysis
  Preparing proforma financial statements and validating them.
  Liquidity and Solvency
  Overview of Credit Analysis and Industry analysisalysis

  Targeted Audience
  Recent entrants into the credit department with about 6 months to one year experience.

  Prerequisites
  1204: Financial Statements Analysis- Basic

  Duration
  3 days

  Methodology
  Case studies, presentation & interactive discussions




Sharjah
Mar 24-26
Nov 24-26
Abu Dhabi
May 19-21
Dec 15-17
Dubai
Jun 11-13
                                                                                   Content
Oct 8-10
                                                                                                            42
SME Finance
                                                                               Course
                                                                                             No:1212


 Overview
 The broad objective of the Course is to improve the capacity of participants to appraise Micro and SME
 credit requests .Participants will be able to Identify business financing needs of SMEs and understand and
 apply the key concepts of financial analysis to SMEs risk, particularly through cash flow and budget
 analysis, They will be able to Identify early warning signs of company distress and adopt appropriate
 conduct vis-à-vis SME’s in distress.

 Contents
 Introduction to Small and Medium Enterprises Lending
 Challenges in SME lending
 Credit Analysis
 Cash Flow Analysis and Breakeven and Debt Service
 Ratio Analysis
 Loan Structuring
 Loan Documentation
 Monitoring
 Problem Loans

 Targeted Audience
 The course is suitable for relationship managers responsible for the development of Micro and SMEs
 portfolios.

 Prerequisites
 None

 Duration
 2 days

 Methodology
 Presentation, lecture, illustration, exercise and case studies.




                                                                                        Sharjah
                                                                                        Dec 15-16
                                                                                        Abu Dhabi
                                                                                        Jun 16-17
                                                                                        Dubai
                Content
                                                                                        Dec 10-11
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     Banking English Programs
     Code   Course Name
     1301   General Business Communication
     1302   English for Bankers I
     1303   English for Bankers II
     1305   English Speaking Skills
     1306   Business Writing
     1307   Report Writing Skills
     1308   English Course- Entry Level NEW (PRE/POST ASSESSMENT)
     1309   English Course- Intermediate Level NEW (PRE/POST ASSESSMENT)




                                                                    Index
45
Banking English
                    Programs
Banking English 

   Programs
General Business Communication
                                        Course
                                                                       No:1301


Overview
To introduce the fundamentals of good business communication.

Contents
Communication theory
Letters
Persuasive communication
Verbal communication skills

Targeted Audience
This program is intended for those with a high level of English.

Prerequisites
None

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Presentations, discussions, class work, activities, case studies




                                                                   Sharjah
                                                                   Jan 27-29
                                                                   Nov 17-19
                                                                   Abu Dhabi
                                                                   March 17-19
                                                                   Dec 8-10
                                                                   Dubai
                                                                   April 16-18

                                                                   Dec 17-19

                                                                   Alain
                                                                   Feb 17-19
                                                                   Fujairah
              Content
                                                                   Oct 27-29
47
English for Bankers I
                                                                     Course
                                                                                           No:1302


Overview
To enable trainees to use English more effectively in a banking context.

Contents
Banking and finance vocabulary
Revision of grammar structures
Handling information
Making arrangements, offers and requests

Targeted Audience
This program is intended for those employed by banks with an elementary to intermediate level ability in
the use of English. An admission test may be required prior to acceptance.

Prerequisites
None

Duration
5 days

Methodology
Presentations, discussions, class work, role-plays, audio CDs




  Sharjah
  Jan 13-17
  Apr 7-11
  Jun 9-13
  Abu Dhabi
  Jan 27-31
  May 5-9
  Oct 6-10
  Dubai
  Feb 10-14
  May 19-23
  Nov 10-14
  Rak                                                                       Content
  Sep 15-19
                                                                                                  48
English for Bankers II
                                                                        Course
                                                                                               No:1303


Overview
To develop and expand skills in all aspects of English relating to banking, business and finance.

Contents
Reading and comprehension of banking vocabulary at an advanced level
Planning and writing business emails
Agreeing and disagreeing
Social and business expressions

Targeted Audience
This program is intended for those with a high level of English.

Prerequisite
1302: English for Bankers I

Duration
5 Days

Methodology
Presentations, discussions, class work, role-plays, audio CDs




                                                                                         Sharjah
                                                                                         Feb 3-7
                                                                                         May 5-9
                                                                                         Sep 29-Oct 3
                                                                                         Dec 8-12
                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                                                                                         Feb 10-14
                                                                                         Jun 16-20
                                                                                         Nov 17-21
                                                                                         Dubai
                                                                                         Mar 3-7
                                                                                         Jun 23-27
              Content                                                                    Nov 24-28
49
English Speaking Skills                                                                     Course
                                                                                            No:1305


Overview
Improve trainees’ ability to participate in conversations in English.

Contents
Practicing general conversation tactics
Asking questions and making enquiries
Expressing opinions, likes and dislikes
Using language to discuss current affairs
Making small talk
Practicing listening and pronunciation

Targeted Audience
This program is intended for participants with at least an intermediate level of English.

Prerequisites
None

Duration
5 Days

Methodology
Presentations, discussions, practical exercises, role plays, group/pair work, audio CDs and DVDs




  Sharjah
  Feb 24-28
  Oct 6-10
  Abu Dhabi
  Mar 10-14
  Sep 22-26
  Dubai
  Mar 17-21
                                                                             Content
  Oct 20-24
                                                                                                   50
Business Writing 
                                                                               Course
                                                                                                 No:1306


 Overview
 To plan and accurately compose business emails, letters, memos and reports.

 Contents
 Organizing content and layout
 Using appropriate grammar and vocabulary
 Writing in a clear and concise business style
 Achieving an appropriate tone

 Targeted Audience
 This program is intended for participants with at least an intermediate level of English.

 Prerequisites
 None

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Presentations, discussions, class work, role-plays, group / pair work




                                                                                             Sharjah
                                                                                             Mar 10-11
                                                                                             Dec 22-23
                                                                                             Abu Dhabi
                                                                                             Mar 24-25

                                                                                             Oct 27-28

                                                                                             Dubai
                                                                                             Apr 21-22
                                                                                             Nov 5-6
                                                                                             Alain
                                                                                             Sep 15-16
                                                                                             Fujairah
               Content
                                                                                             Jun 2-3
51
Report Writing Skills 
                                                                     Course
                                                                                            No:1307


Overview
To train the trainees in writing reports in a banking context.

Contents
Grammar and language of formal reports
Type and structure of reports
Presentation of data in various formats (graphs, figures, charts etc) within a report
Writing and editing reports
Minutes of meetings

Targeted Audience
This program is intended for participants with at least an intermediate level of English.

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Presentations, discussions, class work, role-plays, group/pair work




 Sharjah
 March 24-25
 May 26-27
 Abu Dhabi
 April 28-29
 Sept 8-9
 Dubai
 Jan 8-9
                                                                             Content
 Sept 24-25
                                                                                                52
English Course- Entry Level                           (PRE/POST ASSESSMENT REQUIRED)
            Course
                                                                                                 No:1308
{Extended programs running twice a week for a durationof 4 weeks}


 Overview
 The course helps those already working in the fields of banking and finance to develop key language
 functions.

 Contents
 Reading and comprehension of banking vocabulary at an elementary to intermediate level
 Formal and informal communications styles
 Preparing for and chairing meetings
 Writing clearly and concisely

 Targeted Audience
 This program is intended for those employed by banks with an elementary to intermediate level ability in
 the use of English.

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 8 Days, twice a week over four weeks, Evenings

 Methodology
 Discussions, practical exercises, role plays, group/pair work and audio CDs




                                                                      Dubai
                                                                      Feb (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 )
                                                                      May (6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29)
                Content                                               Sep (9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct 2)
53
English Course-Intermediate Level (Pre/Post Assessment Required)                           Course
                                                                                           No:1309
{Extended programs running twice a week for a durationof 4 weeks}


Overview
The course helps those already working in the fields of banking and finance to develop their banking
vocabulary and confidence in using English in everyday situations.Contents

Reading and comprehension of banking vocabulary at an intermediate to advanced level
Understanding and writing business reports
Preparing and delivering effective presentations

Targeted Audience
This program is intended for those employed by banks with an intermediate to advanced level ability in
the use of English.

Prerequisites
None

Duration
8 Days, twice a week over four weeks, Evenings

Methodology
Discussions, practical exercises, role plays, group/pair work and audio CDs




  Dubai
  Mar (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27)
  Jun (3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26)
  Nov (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 )
                                                                              Content

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     Treasury and Investment Programs
     Code   Course Name
     1401   Assets and Liabilities Management
     1403   Business Valuation
     1404   Capital Markets and Money Markets
     1405   Foreign Exchange- Basic
     1406   FX and Money Markets-Advanced
     1407   Derivatives
     1408   Investment Banking
     1409   Portfolio Management & Mutual Funds
     1410   Private Banking
     1411   Stock Market Analysis & Valuation
     1412   Treasury Management
     1413   Fixed Income Analysis
     1414   Structured Products
     1415   Corporate Banking




                                                  Index
55
Investment
               Treasury &

               Programs
 Treasury &

Investment

 Programs
Asset Liability Management (ALM) 
                                                               Course
                                                                                                 No:1401


 Overview
 The course aims to assist the course participants understand the traditional, as well as the changing
 landscape of ALM in banks, to equip them to employ the traditional methods and to explore reviewed
 developments in risk measurement, and to enable them to appreciate how the ALM process integrates
 with the overall strategy of the banks.

 Contents
 ALM and Role of Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO)
 Interest rate structure and comparison to interest/product pricing of assets and liabilities
 Loan and investment portfolios in the light of the FX, liquidity, credit and contingency risks
 Actual performance against the projections and the reasons for any effect on spreads
 Parameters for the purpose of stabilizing ALM of banks including NII, NIM etc.
 Basel committee prescriptions for ALM

 Targeted Audience
 Risk Managers and Analysts, Treasurers, Branch Managers, Fund Managers, Auditors, Controllers, Regulators,
 Legal and Compliance Staff.

 Prerequisite
 1911: Risk Management in Banks

 Duration
 3 Days

 Methodology
 Lectures, Discussions, Exercises and Case Studies.




                                                                                         Sharjah
                                                                                         March 3-5
                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                                                                                         Feb 17-19
                                                                                         Dubai
              Content                                                                    Jan 15-17
57
Business Valuation
                                                                          Course
                                                                                             No:1403


Overview
The course sets out to identify the rationale and scenarios for doing business valuations. It concentrates
on the different valuation methodologies, used to assess the value of the business and, finally highlights
the sensitivity and scenario analysis, which is used to improve the base case valuation.

Contents
Introduction to business valuation and common valuation methodologies
Determining and reconciling free cash flow with the consolidated statement of cash flow value drivers
WACC: calculating the after-tax expected cost of debt, using CAPM to calculate the expected cost of
 equity
THE DCF approach to business valuation & its limitations
Terminal value and its impact on the DCF valuation
Sensitivity and Scenario Analyses

Targeted Audience
Officers from Treasury, Investments, Private Banking, and Wealth Management (Participants must have
good understanding of basic corporate finance)

Prerequisites
1201: Basic Financial Calculations

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, illustrations, exercise and case studies.




 Sharjah
 Feb 10-12
 Abu Dhabi
 Mar 31 -Apr 2
 Dubai
                                                                             Content
 Jun 18-20
                                                                                                   58
Capital Markets and Money Markets 
                                                           Course
                                                                                              No:1404


 Overview
 This course is to familiarize the participants with the basic concepts of financial markets and to learn
 the mechanics of trading securities in capital markets especially in DFM, ADX and Nasdaq-Dubai. See the
 deep practical view of the how financial markets are operating. To understand how stock market indices
 works and how they are calculated. The role of custodians, clearing and settlement houses within these
 markets and how they interact with stock exchanges around the world.

 Contents
 Financial markets, local and international markets and its role
 The capital markets of GCC in general and of the UAE in particular (NASDAQ-Dubai, DFM & ADX)
 Regulatory framework of capital markets including (SEC, FSA, SCA & DFSA)
 Major stock exchanges of the world and their working mechanisms
 Stock market indices and how to interpret them
 Trading systems in the exchanges of the world including of NASDAQ-Dubai, DFM & ADX
 Placing orders and settlements procedures
 Concept, procedures and mechanisms of the corporate actions (type of Dividends, Right issue, Stock
  splits)
 Type of accounts in the capital markets
 Trading, clearing, settlement, transfer of ownership and custody of securities mechanisms
 Clearing and Settlement: The role of Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) – LCH.Clearnet,
  Euroclear, Crest, Clearstream etc.

 Targeted Audience
 Officers in investment department, brokerage division, treasury department, private banking/wealth
 management and operations department.

 Prerequisites
 None

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Lectures, exercises and case studies




                                                                                       Sharjah
                                                                                       March 17-18
                                                                                       Sep 8-9
                                                                                       Abu Dhabi
                                                                                       Jan 27-28
                                                                                       Dubai
                                                                                       Feb 24-26
                                                                                       July 2-3
                                                                                       Alain
               Content                                                                 April 14-15
59
Foreign Exchange - Basic 
                                                                Course
                                                                                          No:1405


Overview
The course aims to offer the participants basic understanding of the FX market and Money Markets and
their respective frameworks, and to familiarize the participants with the FX products & money market
instruments.

Contents
Fundamentals of foreign currency exchange rates
FX quoting and pricing
Cost to trade Forex and to calculate profits and losses
Leverage impact on Forex trading & the risks of Forex trading
Money market and its various instruments
Operations of the money markets in banks
FX and money market products as asset classes in portfolio/asset management

Targeted Audience
Junior Staff working in the Treasury Divisions, Remittances, FX and Foreign Trade Departments of Banks

Prerequisites
None

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, Illustrations and Exercises




 Sharjah
 Feb 24-26

 Apr 21-23

 Abu Dhabi
 Jan 13-15 

 Sep 8-9 

 Dubai
 Mar 12-14
 May 28-30
 Al Ain
                                                                         Content
 Nov 17-19
                                                                                               60
FX and Money Markets -Advanced 
                                                             Course
                                                                                             No:1406


 Overview
 The aim of this course is to enable the participants to analyze market dynamics, instruments & arbitrage
 and hedging opportunities in the FX and money market

 Contents
 FX and money market instruments including short-term interest rate products
 How and why the FX markets fluctuate and the impact of central banks?
 Manage interest rate and currency risk using money market instruments
 Repurchase Agreements (Repo) and reverse Repo
 Hedging strategies using swaps, FRAs, futures and options and arbitrage opportunities
 Benchmark interest rates like LIBOR and EIBOR and its impact on interest rate risk management

 Targeted Audience
 Managers Corporate, Money Market Executives, Treasury Executives, Relationship Officers, FX Executives,
 Accountants and Auditors, Finance Executives

 Prerequisite
 1405: Foreign Exchange Basic

 Duration
 3 Days

 Methodology
 Illustrations, Exercises & Case Studies




                                                                                       Sharjah
                                                                                       March 24-26
                                                                                       Jun 9-11
                                                                                       Abu Dhabi
                                                                                       Nov 17-19
                                                                                       Dubai
                                                                                       Oct 8-10

               Content                                                                 Nov 5-7 

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Derivatives 
                                                                                   Course
                                                                                                No:1407


Overview
Participants will learn the structure of all types of derivatives including forwards, futures, swaps, traded
options, OTC options, and warrants and convertibles and will be equipped to employ derivatives in
hedging the clients’ investment portfolios.Contents


Contents
Concepts of forwards, futures, options and swaps
Integrated swaps and fixed income products
Valuation of forwards, futures, options and swaps
The central pricing methodologies for forwards, futures and swaps, options etc.
Hedging principles and risk management
VAR Approach
The use of derivatives in investment management portfolios

Targeted Audience
Derivatives traders and salespersons, Product control and middle office staff, Corporate treasury staff
Financial control and risk management personnel, Fund managers, Private bankers and Investment
advisors, Derivatives systems developers

Prerequisites
1404: Capital Markets & Money Markets
1405: Foreign Exchange-Basic

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lectures, Exercises, Incorporating case studies and workshop sessions.




  Sharjah
  Jun 16-17
  Abu Dhabi
  May 12-13
  Dubai
  June 5-6
                                                                              Content
                                                                                                      62
Investment Banking 
                                                                        Course
                                                                                            No:1408


Overview
The course assists the participants to understand corporate objectives and identify clients / prospects
needs, advise and recommend appropriate strategies or investment banking solutions to clients, assess
and evaluate different financing alternatives and valuation methodologies, and to learn the process of
effective negotiation.

Contents
Commercial Vs. investment banking
Asset management including the equity market and the fixed income market
Stock and bond offering including IPOs & book building process
Merger and acquisition
Private placement and reorganization
Institutional sales and trading
Securities regulations & ethics
Investment banking scope in GCC and transactions.

Targeted Audience
Corporate finance professionals in investment banks, IB divisions of commercial banks, corporate and
law firms. Venture capitalists, Strategic Planners, Management Consultants and , Accountants.

Prerequisites
1404: Capital Markets & Money Markets
1405: Foreign Exchange-Basic

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, worked examples, case studies and and role-play exercises to ensure participants' understanding
of the techniques being discussed.




                                                                                        Sharjah
                                                                                        Mar 31 -Apr 2
                                                                                        Abu Dhabi
                                                                                        Jun 30- July 2
                                                                                        Mar 17-19
                                                                                        Dubai
                                                                                        Mar 26-28

              Content
                                                                                        Nov 26-28

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Portfolio Management and Mutual Funds 
                                                      Course
                                                                                             No:1409


Overview
The course aims to make participants understand the analytics necessary to manage a portfolio by using
various asset classes particularly equity and bonds, implement an assortment of equity and fixed
income strategies , comprehend the interrelationships between these strategies, understand the
concept of securitization and develop the portfolio performance parameters.

Contents
Asset Classes: equity, money market products, fixed income securities, currencies, property, commodities,
 derivatives etc.
Equity Portfolio Management: Diversification and hedging the equity portfolio.
Fixed Income Portfolio: advantages for individuals: bonds vs. bond funds, advantages for institutions:
 active vs. passive strategies.
Collective Investment Schemes (Mutual Funds)
Securitized Products: MBS, ABS and CDOs.
Portfolio Performance Measurement.

Targeted Audience
Junior Portfolio Managers, Money Managers, Research Analysts, Client Services Staff, Consultants,
Individual and Institutional Investors, Private Bankers and Financial Advisors, Research Staff Members of
Banks and Financial Institutions.

Prerequisites
1404: Capital Markets & Money Markets
1413: Fixed Income Analysis

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lecturers, Case Studies and Exercises.




 Sharjah
 Sep 29-Oct 1
 Abu Dhabi
 Jun 9-11
 Dubai
                                                                             Content
 Feb 19-21
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Private Banking
                                                                          Course
                                                                                           No:1410


 Overview
 The course aims to assist participants to design a successful private banking strategy to maximize
 profitability, implement innovative marketing techniques to win new business and defend an existing
 client base, use creative asset management products and services to meet specific client demands and
 formulate innovative asset planning services to benefit both the client and the bank.

 Contents
 Design a successful private banking strategy to maximize profitability
 Implement innovative marketing techniques to win new business and defend an existing client base.
 Various types of asset management products including Sharia’ compliant products
 Use creative asset management products and services to meet specific client demands
 Trust and Waqf creation, off-Shore accounts and tax implications

 Targeted Audience
 Professionals and bankers in the areas of private banking, wealth management, relationship management,
 investment management, trust management, department heads etc.

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Presentation, lively discussions, real-life case studies




                                                                                      Sharjah
                                                                                      Oct 6-7
                                                                                      Abu Dhabi
                                                                                      Nov 24-25
                                                                                      Dubai
                Content                                                               Apr30 - May 1
65
Stock Market Analysis and Valuation 
                                                        Course
                                                                                             No:1411


Overview
The aim of the course is to familiarize the participants with the basic concepts of stock and bond
analysis and to highlight tools and valuation techniques used in the analysis. To enable them to apply
these techniques to select the equity and fixed income securities traded in the stock exchanges.

Contents
Overview of financial and capital markets.
Common stock valuation approaches : Fundamental Vs. Technical analysis
How Fundamental Analysis deals with company's performances Vs. Technical Analysis which deals
 with charts and formations
CAPM and the concept of Beta
Bond valuation including impact of change in interest rates on bond prices, yield to maturity,
  Duration etc.
Typical bond investing strategies including active vs. passive strategies

Targeted Audience
Treasury, investment, private banking, and wealth management and anyone dealing with capital markets

Prerequisites
None

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, Illustration, Exercises and Case Studies.




  Sharjah
  Jun 23-25
  Abu Dhabi
  Oct 6-8
  Dubai
  Nov 12-14
  Al Ain
                                                                             Content
  Sept 8-10
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Treasury Management 
                                                                         Course
                                                                                              No:1412


Overview
This course sets out to provide participants/delegates with a comprehensive understanding of how to
manage treasury affairs with a detailed look at the various financial instruments that can be traded.

Contents
Treasury management overview: corporate strategy, role of the treasurer in raising capital and managing
 corporate risks.
Treasury organization and structure including back, middle and front office operations.
Treasury control framework and treasury performance management.
Cash management objectives including cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
Money markets instruments including types of instruments, discount versus interest bearing securities,
 short-dated bonds, the repurchase agreement etc.
Bond risk management strategies.

Targeted Audience
Senior staff in treasury department, investment department & branch managers with back ground in
financial markets products.

Prerequisites
1406: FX and Money Markets –Advanced.

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, Discussion and Case Studies.




                                                                                         Sharjah
                                                                                         Jan 6-8
                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                                                                                         April 21-23
                                                                                         Dubai
              Content                                                                    Oct 29-31
67
Fixed Income Analysis 
                                                                         Course
                                                                                                No:1413


Overview
The aim of the course is to develop skills, and competencies in analyzing fixed income securities markets
and to familiarize the participants with the concepts of bond pricing and its application. To gain an insight
into fixed income securities in the framework of investment and risk management and the impact of
rating on bond prices.

Contents
Overview of fixed income markets
Fixed income product types
Bond price/bond quote/bond yield (YTM)
Fixed Income Analysis. - Calculating Yield, understanding cash flow, pricing bonds, bond valuation, time
 value of money, essentials of yield curve
Bond investment & risk factors, overview of investment Risk, types of risks
Role of rating agencies

Targeted Audience
Officers from Treasury, investment, private banking, and wealth management. Anyone dealing with fixed
income securities

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lectures, Illustrations, Exercises and Case Studies




 Abu Dhabi
 March 10-11
 Dubai
                                                                                Content
 Dec 17-18
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Structured Products 
                                                                           Course
                                                                                                No:1414


 Overview
 The course sets out to provide participants with a clear understanding of the role of structured
 product vehicles and to demonstrate a practical understanding of the core concepts behind structured
 products and the range of assets including sharia’ compliant products linked to structured products.

 Contents
 Mechanics of structured products & origins of interest in structured products
 Why issuers create structured products?
 Investor’s interest in structured products
 SPVs & underlying assets used for SPVs
 Securitization of Sharia’ Compliant Islamic Products
 Current state of Structured Products used in UAE and its scope

 Targeted Audience
 Sales staff, traders, financial analysts, securitization market practitioners, portfolio risk managers,
 corporate financiers, treasurers, credit risk managers and bank staff with basic understanding of
 financial market asset classes.

 Prerequisite
 1404: Capital Markets and Money Markets

 Duration
 2 days

 Methodology
 Illustrations, exercises and cases




                                                                                          Sharjah
                                                                                          Jun 2-3
                                                                                          Abu Dhabi
                Content
                                                                                          Oct 20-21
69
Corporate Banking 
                                                                          Course
                                                                                             No:1415


Overview
This is a comprehensive strategic management course for senior banking executives that will assist
them to understand the success factors of corporate banking, how to use the planning process to set
goals, control costs and to increase the profitability of clients and sales channels.

Contents
Successful corporate banking strategy to maximize profitability in terms of risk adjusted returns.
Planning and budgeting process to increase the value of bank and control costs
Build a competitive, client oriented sales organization to respond to the needs of corporate clients.
Implement an effective rating system for corporate and cash flow based lending, and risk adjusted
  pricing under Basel II.
Streamline the bank’s credit policies and processes and optimize the cooperation between the credit
 department and the sales organization.
Identify the major risk factors in corporate banking and implement an effective risk management
  system.

Targeted Audience
Heads of Corporate Banking, Corporate Banking Relationship Managers and Directors, Credit Managers and
Directors, Corporate Debt Advisers and other banking professionals who need to understand corporate
banking operations.

Prerequisites
1914: Credit Risk Management

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
The program is highly interactive, making extensive use of case studies, exercises and group discussions
as well as presentations by the Course Instructor.




  Sharjah
  May 26-28

  Sep 22-24

  Abu Dhabi
  Dec 22-24
  Dubai
  Jun 25-27
                                                                            Content
  May 21-23
                                                                                                   70
Contents





     Marketing Sales
     & Customer Service Programs
     Code   Course Name
     1501   Achieving Teller Excellence
     1502   Breakthrough Customer Service
     1504   Customer Relationship Management Corporate
     1505   Customer Relationship Management Retail
     1506   Ground Rules and Code of Ethics
     1507   Marketing of Financial Services
     1508   Tele Sales Skills
     1509   Business Etiquette
     1511   New Banking Product Development
     1512   Effective Selling Techniques       NEW




                                                         Index
71
Marketing Sales
                  & Customer

                  Programs
                  Service
Marketing Sales
 & Customer
   Service
  Programs
Achieving Teller Excellence
                                                              Course
                                                                                          No:1501


 Overview
 The program takes you through what a customer requires and desires from us as Bankers, and it will
 equip you with skills required to professionally deal with any service situation.

 Contents
 Introduction
 Customer satisfaction
 Customer Interaction cycle
 Handling Unusual/ Unexpected situations
 Understanding Customer Requirements
  Product knowledge & Benefit illustration
 Taking leads or referrals for Cross selling
 Mock Plays

 Targeted Audience
 All tellers and front line staff of the branch, who have English language fluency or have attended our
 English program modules

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 1 Day

 Methodology
 Lectures, discussions and case studies




                                                                                      Sharjah
                                                                                      Jan 6
                                                                                      Sept 15
                                                                                      Abu Dhabi
                                                                                      April 7
                                                                                      Sept 15
                                                                                      Dubai
                                                                                      Jun 5
              Content                                                                 Nov 12
73
Breakthrough Customer Service 
                                                              Course
                                                                                             No:1502


Overview
To provide participants with concepts and practice exercises of quality customer service delivery in the
banking context.

Contents
Understanding the unique nature of the banking service
The customer service “experience” cycle
Having a customer service mindset
Valuing the internal customer
Quality service-what’s in it for you?
Ideas on “breakthrough” customer service

Targeted Audience
Functional staff who deal with customers and are responsible for service quality levels

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Illustrations, practice sessions, presentations, and action planning




  Sharjah
  Nov 10-11
  Abu Dhabi
  Jan 20-21 

  Nov 10-11

  Dubai
  Jan 8-9
  Sep 17-18
  Al Ain
  Feb 3-5
  Fujairah
  Dec 15-16
  RAk
                                                                            Content
  Jun 2-3
                                                                                                   74
Customer Relationship Management – Corporate                                            Course
                                                                                        No:1504


Overview
RMS and ARMs will gain understanding of the concept of CRM and will equip them with tools and
techniques required to develop an appropriate CRM strategies in a corporate setting.

Contents
The concept of relationship banking
The market Intelligent Enterprise: main principles
Business etiquettes, communication, telephone manners etc.
Design of CRM infrastructure: tools & techniques
New customer acquisition / retention of existing customers
Follow up and cross selling of other products / para banking products

Targeted Audience
Relationship Managers and Assistant Relationship Managers in Corporate banking

Prerequisite
None

Duration
 2 Days

Methodology
Lectures, Case Studies, exercises and experiential learning




                                                                                   Sharjah
                                                                                   Feb 3-4
                                                                                   Abu Dhabi
                                                                                   May 12-13
                                                                                   Sept 29-30
                                                                                   Dubai
                                                                                   Feb 12-13

              Content
                                                                                   Oct 22-23

75
Customer Relationship Management – Retail 
                                                 Course
                                                                                            No:1505


Overview
RMS and ARMs will gain understanding of the concept of CRM and will equip them with tools and
techniques required to develop an appropriate CRM strategies

Contents
The concept of relationship banking
The market Intelligent Enterprise: main principles
Business etiquettes, communication, telephone manners etc.
Design of CRM infrastructure: tools & techniques
New customer acquisition / retention of existing customers
Handling of customer complaints

Targeted Audience
Relationship Managers, Assistant Relationship Managers, Customer Service executives in retail banking

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lectures, Case Studies, exercises and experiential learning




  Sharjah
  Jan 20-21
  Abu Dhabi
  Feb 10-11
  Oct 27-28
  Dubai
  Jan 15-16
  May 21-22
  Al Ain
  May 26-27
  Fujairah                                                                  Content
  May 12,13
                                                                                                   76
Ground Rules & Code of Ethics (GRACE) 
                                                     Course
                                                                                            No:1506


Overview
To bring about professionalism in terms of finer understanding of ethical practices in the Financial
Services Industry.

Contents
Professional practices/professional conduct in the banking sector
The bank’s leadership role in implementing Code of Ethics
Regulatory requirements on ethics in banks service
Rules, regulation and ground rules
Self Regulation
Confidentiality Steps to counter insider trading
Conflict of interest: Types and Ground Rules to curb conflict of Interest
Internal Code of Conduct

Targeted Audience
All bank staff; specifically customer services department and operation departments

Prerequisite
None

Duration
1 Day

Methodology
Lectures, video films, exercises and discussions




                                                                                        Sharjah
                                                                                        Sept 22
                                                                                        Abu Dhabi
                                                                                        Jun 2
                                                                                        Dubai
              Content                                                                   May 7
77
Marketing of Financial Services 
                                                         Course
                                                                                          No:1507


Overview
To impart sales professionals a standardized approach towards the marketing of financial services.

Contents
Marketing Management: definition, importance and functions
Financial Services-Distinct characteristics
Test marketing- Distribution of Financial products
Role of Promotion in Marketing New financial Products and marketing Pricing of Bank’s financial
 Products
Marketing Information systems Role of DSA’s in Marketing
Live Case Studies

Targeted Audience
Staff from Marketing departments, customer services departments and product managers

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lectures, video films, exercises and discussions




  Sharjah
  April 7-8
  Abu Dhabi
  Jun 23-24
  Dubai
                                                                          Content
  April 16-17
                                                                                                 78
Telesales Skills 
                                                                            Course
                                                                                              No:1508


Overview
Participants will gain clear understanding of the key skills of good telephone etiquette. The program will
provide participants with the understanding of how phone responses by the staff represent the overall
image of the company. Verbal and vocal skills are some of the main skills that will be learnt and
practiced by attending this course. Concepts such as the Seven Steps of Telesales will be explored in
this program, in addition to the identification of the most common objections and exploring ways to
overcome them.

Contents
Differentiating Your Organization From The Competition
Ensuring The 'First Impression' Is 'A Lasting Impression' - For All The Right Reasons
Using Positive Language
Using The Correct Sequence
How To Sell Professionally
Prospecting & Hunting For New Business
Why Do People Buy?
Identifying Customer Needs
Key Questioning Techniques
Understanding The Telephone Selling Process
Developing Scripts - Using Variations Of Your Script - Practical Applications
Objections - Obstacles or Opportunities?
How To Handle Objections

Targeted Audience
Staff interested in developing their telephone selling techniques

Prerequisite
None

Duration
1 Day

Methodology
Lectures, group discussion, case studies and role plays

                                                                                         Sharjah
                                                                                         May-19
                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                                                                                         Feb 24
                                                                                         May 26
                                                                                         Dubai
                                                                                         Mar 5
                                                                                         Dec 17
                                                                                         Al Ain
                                                                                         Oct 20
                                                                                         Fujairah
               Content
                                                                                         Sep 8
79
Business Etiquette
                                                                        Course
                                                                                           No:1509


Overview
This program will equip participants with the hidden values – and priceless potential – of image,
etiquette and protocol and how they can make a difference in business by effectively employing them.
Some of the main objectives of this course will include changing the employees into a team of skilled
professionals, in addition to presenting and promoting your company with precision and style.

Contents
Networking for Success
Dress code and professional attire
Common faux pas for men and women at their professional attire
Business etiquette global rules for a positive first impression
Professionalism and a philosophy of life
Business etiquette as a life attitude
Types of business receptions
Dress code upon business social events

Targeted Audience
Bank employees who need to develop their presentation skills in terms of personal conduct in public
and/or with customers

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 days

Methodology
Lecturers, Group discussion and films




  Sharjah
  Dec 22-23
  Abu Dhabi
  Jan 6-7 

  May 5-6

  Dubai
  Feb 5-6
  Oct 1-2                                                                   Content
                                                                                                  80
New Banking Products Development 
                                                         Course
                                                                                           No:1511


 Overview
 To provide participants with an integrated framework for the development of new banking products and
 financial services, starting with idea generation and ending with successful launch and control of these
 products and services.

 Contents
 New product strategy
 Generation and evaluation of new ideas and concepts
 Testing of new product and marketing strategy development
 Business analysis and market testing
 Commercialization and Brand identity
 Customer adoption process
 Case Analysis

 Targeted Audience
 Senior bankers involved in planning for and marketing of new products and services

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Structured presentations, group discussions, situation analysis and cases studies




                                                                                       Sharjah
                                                                                       Jun 2-3
                                                                                       Abu Dhabi
                                                                                       Apr 14-15
                                                                                       Dubai
               Content                                                                 Jun 11-12
81
Effective Selling Techniques
                                                                  Course
                                                                                              No:1512


Overview
This program will help attendees realize the importance of successful selling techniques implementation in
complimenting and emphasizing the relationship between the client and organization.

Contents
Managing the customers’ expectations to maximize customer value
Required skills for the ideal customer service agents in order to manage customers mind set
Planning and preparing for the selling journey
Presale check list
Impact of first impression and first stage of the selling journey
Different types of selling, and the cause of the execution
Finalizing the sale by ensuring and maintaining customer rapport
The importance of product knowledge in the process of sales execution
Handling objections and complaints
Ensure constant customer satisfaction and trust

Targeted Audience
Staff members involved in Sales roles

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Presentations, interactive discussions, case studies, and group exercises




  Sharjah
  Jun 16-17
  Abu Dhabi
  March 3-4
  Dec 8-9
  Dubai
  Jun 25-26
  Nov 26-27
  Al Ain
  Jun 9-10
  Fujairah                                                                   Content
  Nov 17-18
                                                                                                     82 82
Contents





     Human Resources Management
     & Leadership Programs
     Code   Course Name
     1601   Bank Branch Management Skills
     1602   Coaching and Mentoring
     1603   Effective Communication Techniques
     1604   Effective Leadership Skills
     1606   Negotiation Skills
     1609   Stress Management
     1610   Team Building
     1611   Time Management
     1612   Emotional Intelligence
     1613   Performance Management
     1614   Six Sigma
     1615   Total Quality Management
     1616   Training Needs Analysis      NEW
     1617   Project Management - Basic     NEW




                                                 Index
83
Human Resources
                   Management &
                   Leadership
                   Programs
Human Resources

  Management 

  & Leadership

   Programs
Bank Branch Management Skills
                                                            Course
                                                                                          No:1601


 Overview
 In the highly competitive market banking environment, profit orientation, efficiency and effectiveness of
 branches of all banks would be under focus. The program is designed to assist Branch Managers and
 Senior Managers to identify new business, retain existing business & manage human resources. This
 program will also enhance the interpersonal skills and emphasize customer relationship and service
 quality.

 Contents
 Introduction to current business environment and realities
 Effective leadership skills
 Business Development strategies
 Customer relationship management and service quality
 Negotiation skills and conflict management
 Motivational strategies
 Team Building
 Performance Management & Measurement process
 Profit planning- Managing the revenue line
 Time management & Delegation
 Effective Communication & Interpersonal skills
 Mock Plays

 Targeted Audience
 Branch Managers and Senior Officers

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 3 Days

 Methodology
 Lectures, discussions and case studies




                                                                                     Sharjah
                                                                                     April 14-16
                                                                                     Abu Dhabi
                                                                                     May 26-28
               Content                                                               Dubai
                                                                                     Nov 19-21
85
Coaching and Mentoring 
                                                                     Course
                                                                                             No:1602


Overview
Coaching and mentoring skills are essential in motivating staff, raising their engagement levels and
eliminating the fear that prevents them from taking actions. This course will also assist the staff in
improving their performance by taking more ownership, meeting their stated goals and developing
personal self development skills that will encourage them to take action beyond their comfort zone.

Contents
Coaching versus Mentoring & leadership
Setting goals and gaining commitment
GROW model
Employee engagement
Driving performance through coaching
Team dynamics, and motivation
Developing high performance
Action Plan

Targeted Audience
Supervisors, Managers, Branch Managers and Team leaders

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Presentations, discussion, roll play, and group case studies




  Sharjah
  Feb 10-11
  Sept 29-30
  Abu Dhabi
  April 7-8
  Dubai
  Feb 19-20
  Sep 24-25
                                                                            Content
                                                                                                   86
Effective Communication Techniques 
                                                            Course
                                                                                               No:1603


 Overview
 Attending this program will assist participants in gaining skills for influencing others within meetings and
 other work environments. Participants will learn about body language and the different social styles of
 communication necessary for influencing and impacting others.

 Contents
 Developing personal Impact
 The key to communicating more effectively
 Understanding tools and techniques of communication
 Creating Impact with interpersonal communication
 Application of learning in the work environment to create the desired outcome.
 Communication Theory
 Overview of communication
 Building Rapport with the target
 Communication Types
 Body Language & Communication
 Role Play, Case Studies

 Targeted Audience
 Officers working in the customer service departments, sales, and receptionists and administrative
 personnel

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Lectures, group discussion, case studies and role plays




                                                                                          Sharjah
                                                                                          Feb 3-4
                                                                                          Nov 24-25
                                                                                          Abu Dhabi
                                                                                          Apr 21-22
                                                                                          Dubai
                                                                                          Jan 29-30

                Content                                                                   Oct 29-30

87
Effective Leadership Skills 
                                                                  Course
                                                                                              No:1604


Overview
Leaders in the banking sector are expected to perform over and above their financial and non-financial
objectives. Goal setting and performance management processes are some of the key concepts
participants will learn more of by attending this program. This will be in addition to other concepts such
as team work, the importance of internal partnership and delegation. Leaders and potential leaders
attending this program will be equipped with coaching, feedback and effective communication skills.

Contents
Understanding good Leadership Behaviors
Learning the difference between leadership and management
Defining qualities and strengths
Polishing interpersonal skills and communication skills
Learning about commitment and effectiveness
Making key decisions
Stress Management
Empowering, motivating and inspiring others
Leading by example

Targeted Audience
Middle to senior management and customer service department heads and Branch Managers

Prerequisites
None

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, case studies, exercises and experiential learning




  Sharjah
  Mar 3-5
  Oct 20-22
  Abu Dhabi
  May 12-14
  Dubai
  Mar 26-28
                                                                             Content
  Dec 10-12
                                                                                                    88
Negotiation Skills 
                                                                       Course
                                                                                           No:1606


Overview
Participants will understand and appreciate the nature of negotiation and where it fits into when dealing
with suppliers. Some of the key concepts that will be covered include negotiation process planning,
techniques and tactics. Through group activities and case studies, participants will learn questioning,
listening and summarizing skills. Participants will be equipped to examine, analyze different negotiation
situations base on differences in peoples’ backgrounds and cultures.

Contents
Defining negotiation
Planning & preparing for negotiation
Communication in negotiation
Negotiation strategies
Tactics & counter tactics
Negotiating across cultures
Stages of negotiation
Differences in behavioral styles—passive, aggressive and assertive
Identifying techniques for improving self-esteem
Improving communication with different social styles
Risks and benefits in becoming assertive
The role of social styles in assertive communication

Targeted Audience
Bank Employees who require this program

Prerequisite
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lectures, case studies, exercises and experiential learning




                                                                                      Sharjah
                                                                                      Feb 17-18 

                                                                                      Dec 15-16

                                                                                      Abu Dhabi
                                                                                      Jan 13-14 

                                                                                      Dec 22-23 

                                                                                      Dubai
              Content                                                                 Feb 12-13
89
Stress Management 
                                                                           Course
                                                                                              No:1609


Overview
Stress occurs for a host of different reasons. This program begins with an examination of the causes of
stress, a brief history of stress study, and a self-diagnostic tool with which participants will pinpoint
their biggest stressors: time management issues, communication with coworkers etc.

Contents
Understand the study of stress and its impact
List tactics for successful time management
Explain how to prioritize and determine what is really important
Demonstrate techniques for interacting with difficult people
Employ physical and mental techniques for coping with stress
Create reachable goals
Begin implementing goals created during the session.

Targeted Audience
All middle-senior executives

Prerequisites
None

Duration
1 Day

Methodology
Lectures, group discussion, case studies & role plays




  Sharjah
  Jan 13
  Abu Dhabi
  Apr 14
  Oct 20
  Dubai
  Jan 22                                                                    Content
  Sep 10
                                                                                                   90
Team Building 
                                                                             Course
                                                                                            No:1610


 Overview
 How to develop your teams to maximize their strengths and enhance productivity, in addition to
 optimizing organization and work design for success in service delivery teams are some of the key
 thoughts that will be covered in this program. Participants will be able to motivate their teams by
 integrating their leadership responsibilities, competencies into their management roles. Moreover, the
 program will cover insights into the behavioral processes through which teams evolve in business
 organizations

 Contents
 Modeling key behaviors of effective leadership
 Optimizing team processes
 Identifying dimensions of difference
 Managing measures to affect performance
 Applying leadership practices and commitments for maximum payoff
 Motivating people to stay
 Defining “teamness” in terms of organizational beliefs, norms, values and behavior
 Perceiving the unity organization and the self
 Institutionalizing the team building dynamic

 Targeted Audience
 Bank staff at any level with at least 1 year experience

 Prerequisites
 None

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Lectures, exercises discussion and videos




                                                                                        Sharjah
                                                                                        Jan 20-21
                                                                                        Oct 6-7
                                                                                        Abu Dhabi
                                                                                        Jun 2-3
                                                                                        Dubai
                                                                                        Jan 15-16
                                                                                        Oct 22-23
                                                                                        Al Ain
                                                                                        Sep 29-30
                                                                                        Fujairah
               Content
                                                                                        Mar 3-4
91
Time Management 
                                                                               Course
                                                                                                No:1611


Overview
This course will enable the participants to identify their own job objectives, key result areas and
short-terms targets and set priorities and keep to them. It will also help maximize their use of time
through proven scheduling techniques.

Contents
Time as a resource
Time stealers
Analyzing your use of time
Planning and objective setting
Time management strategies

Targeted Audience
All bank employees who wish to improve their skills and techniques to effectively manage their time.

Prerequisite
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lectures, discussions, case studies and group exercises




 Sharjah
 Feb 24-25
 Abu Dhabi
 Jan 6-7
 Dubai
 Mar 19-20
 Dec 24-25
 Al Ain
 Apr 7-8
 Fujairah
 May 5-6
                                                                              Content
                                                                                                        92
Emotional Intelligence 
                                                                  Course
                                                                                          No:1612


 Overview
 Emotional Intelligence is becoming an important field of research especially when it comes to managing
 emotions in the work place. Analyzing your own emotional intelligence and understanding how to
 manage your own emotional reactions to achieve desired results is one of the main modules that will be
 covered in this program. Participants will learn howto increase their ability to communicate and
 motivate others, based on understanding their emotions and harnessing it to increase morale and
 inspire high performance.

 Contents
 Utilize the techniques of being emotionally intelligent while dealing with people
 Improve work life balance
 The 3 dimensions of competence at work
 Emotional Intelligence and its role in work
 Key competencies that enable someone to be emotionally intelligent
 The art of engagement
 Social and motivation styles

 Targeted Audience
 All Bank employees can attend this course

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Lecture, group discussion, and case studies




                                                                                      Sharjah
                                                                                      Jan 8-9
                                                                                      Abu Dhabi
                                                                                      May 19-20
                                                                                      Dubai
                                                                                      Feb 26-27
               Content
                                                                                      July 2-3
93
Performance Management 
                                                                   Course
                                                                                           No:1613


Overview
Performance Management is key in aligning organization goals with individuals’objectives. This program
will cover how to motivate staff through cost effective strategies and sharpen the skills of supervisors
in assessing the performance of staff. Participants will learn more about the latest management
thinking on performance, in addition to how to develop effective performance measurement and
management systems.

Contents
Roles and responsibilities of individuals and managers in performance management process
Application of pragmatic tools and techniques to develop the performance culture within their units
Goal setting and taking ownership of performance Overview
Importance on ongoing feedback
Reward performance appropriately
Defining standards of performance and setting benchmarks
Designing and installing effective performance measurement systems
Conducting performance appraisal discussions.

Targeted Audience
Managers and Heads of departments of various operations, especially HRD and trainers

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lecture, group discussions and case studies




 Sharjah
 April 28-29
 Abu Dhabi
 Sept 22-23
 Dubai
 April 23-24                                                               Content
                                                                                                 94
Six Sigma 
                                                                                 Course
                                                                                            No:1614


 Overview
 To diagnose the scope of project, the evaluation process, in addition to the development, analysis and
 the optimization of the processes.

 Contents
 History of Six Sigma
 How is Six Sigma Different
 Six Sigma Levels
 Deployment
 Design for Six Sigma
 DMAIC

 Targeted Audience
 Project Managers, Operation Managers, Project Leaders, Team Leaders, Project Engineers, IT Consultants,
 and HR Managers etc.

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 3 Days

 Methodology
 Lectures, group discussions, case studies




                                                                                         Sharjah
                                                                                         May 12-14
                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                                                                                         Nov 17-19
                                                                                         Dubai
               Content                                                                   Apr 7-9
95
Total Quality Management (TQM) 
                                                        Course
                                                                                        No:1615


Overview
It involves the understanding of the importance of TQM from human resources, assets and wealth
management perspective. Therefore, TQM is an absolute necessity if an organization wishes to remain
competitive and relevant, especially in today’s global competition for customers, market and global
economy.

Contents
Define key concepts related to TQM
Identify the benefits of TQM
Identify the steps of the Total Quality Management TQM process cycle
Identify the tools used to measure the output of the process cycle
Identify the various facts of benchmarking
Involvement, Empowerment, and Commitment by management and all employees
Meeting customer requirements
Strive for Reducing development cycle times
Improvement through team effort
Reducing product and service costs
Systems to facilitate improvement
Line Management ownership
Recognition and celebration
Challenging quantified goals and benchmarking
Focus on processes / improvement plans.

Targeted Audience
Supervisory-level employees

Prerequisites
None

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, group discussions, case studies




 Sharjah
 May 19-21
 Abu Dhabi
 Mar 10-12
 Dubai
 Apr 2-4                                                                 Content
                                                                                              96
Training Needs Analysis 
                                                                  Course
                                                                                            No:1616


Overview
This program will equip participants with a needs-analysis approach that is realistic in today's financial
climate. It shows you how to apply a highly effective procedure for determining whether or not training
is the solution to a job performance problem. Participants will return to their jobs with key skills and
confidence to gain acceptance and recognition for their training recommendations to management.

Contents
Determine organizational, departmental and individual competencies
Plan a needs analysis system
Design questionnaires/surveys
Design interviews
Analyze job performance
Determine causes and solutions for job performance problems
Determine when (and when not) to train
Determine the cost-benefits of training
Write proposal

Targeted Audience
Training analysts, senior instructors, and managers of training who have (or wish to have) input into
major decisions about training

Prerequisite
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lectures, group discussions, case studies, worksheets and experiential learning materials




                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                                                                                         Jun 23-24
                                                                                         Dubai
              Content
                                                                                         Nov 5-6
97
Project Management 
                                                                           Course
                                                                                               No:1617


Overview
As the business world grows more competitive, organizations find it necessary to take on an increasing
number of projects. Unfortunately, these same organizations often don’t have skilled project managers to
handle the work. In this program, participants will learn and practice the critical tools and techniques that
have been proven necessary for project management success.

Contents
Discussing key definitions, concepts, terminology, and roles
Identifying the project work by creating the work breakdown structure (WBS)
Project work estimation – time and cost
Work assignments and determining resources required for project completion
Assigning ownership to tasks
Budget creation

Targeted Audience
Individuals who are new to project management, professionals for whom PM is a secondary part of their
jobs), business analysts, managers responsible for projects and experienced project managers looking to
review current tools, techniques, and processes

Prerequisites

Duration
3 Days

Methodology
Lectures, discussions, charters, fictional case studies and group exercises




 Sharjah
 Mar 10-12
 Abu Dhabi
 Dec 15-17
 Dubai
 May 28-30                                                                    Content
                                                                                                      98
Contents





     Islamic Banking Programs
     Code   Course Name
     1701   Development of New Islamic Banking Products
     1702   Introduction to Islamic Banking
     1703   Islamic Accounting Standards
     1705   Islamic Financial Markets
     1706   Islamic Credit Products
     1707   Islamic Investment Products
     1708   Islamic Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions
     1709   Islamic Project Finance
     1710   Risk Management in Islamic Banks




                                                              Index
99
Islamic Banking
                    Programs
Islamic Banking 

    Programs
Development of New Islamic Banking Products
                                               Course
                                                                                            No:1701


 Overview
 The program aims to familiarize the participants with the shari’ah and legal principles for product
 designing and to explore the opportunities for structuring new Islamic banking products. It enablesthe
 participants to comprehend the requisites for Islamic product structuringand identify the challenges in
 the launching and marketing of new products.

 Contents
 An overview of Islamic products structures
 Requisites for Islamic financial engineering: Shari’ah, legal, market knowledge, conventional product
  knowledge
 Approaches to structuring and developing new products: Role of shari’ah advisors andlegal experts,
  marketing considerations, challenges
 New product structuring for different sectors; retail, corporate, liquidity management, wealth
  management, government, corporations
 Standardization in new product design

 Targeted Audience
 Bankers involved in developing and marketing of new products and services

 Prerequisites
 1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Lecture, presentation, discussion




                                                                                        Sharjah
                                                                                        Feb 3-4
                                                                                        Nov 17-18
                                                                                        Abu Dhabi
                                                                                        Mar 24-25
                                                                                        Dubai
               Content
                                                                                        Jan 8-9
101
Introduction to Islamic Banking 
                                                            Course
                                                                                             No:1702


Overview
The course aims to familiarize the participants with the guiding principles of Islamic banking and finance.
The participants shall comprehend the Islamic modes of financing andidentifythe legal and shari’ah
framework of Islamic finance industry. The program also highlights the characteristics of Islamic deposit
instruments and mechanism of fund management in Islamic banks.

Contents
The fundamental and guiding principles of Islamic banking and finance
Shari’ah supervision and guidance; regulation; industry analysis
Islamic bank structure, Islamic VS conventional banking
Deposit instruments in Islamic banks
Fund management in Islamic banks
Islamic banking operations and instruments

Targeted Audience
Bank employees who need to be introduced to the principles and operations of Islamic banking and
finance

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 days

Methodology
Lecture, presentation, discussion and exercises




 Sharjah
 Jan 27-28
 May 19-20
 Sep 15-16
 Abu Dhabi
 Apr 28-29
 Sep 29-30
 Dubai
 Jan 15-16
 May 14-15
 Sep 17-18
 Al Ain
 Jan 6-7
 Fujairah                                                                     Content
 Mar 24-25
                                                                                                   102
Islamic Accounting Standards 
                                                            Course
                                                                                           No:1703


 Overview
 The program aims to familiarize the participants with broad framework of accounting and financial
 reporting issues in Islamic financial institutions (IFI). The participants shall identify the accounting
 objectives, reporting and disclosure requirements as well as Accounting Standards for IFIs developed by
 the Accounting & Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI).

 Contents
 Objectives of Financial Accounting for Islamic bank
 General presentation and disclosure in the financial Statements of Islamic banks
 International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Islamic Banking Operations
 AAOIFI and the objectives and concepts of financial reporting for Islamic banks
 Accounting Standards for Murabaha,ijarah, istisna’a, mudarabah, musharakah, and Investment
  Accounts

 Targeted Audience
 Bank employees involved in the Accounting, Financial control and Auditing functions of Islamic banks
 Audit firms professionals andregulators who supervise and inspect Islamic banks

 Prerequisites
 1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking

 Duration
 3 days

 Methodology
 Lecture, presentation, discussion and exercises.




                                                                                       Sharjah
                                                                                       April 14-16
                                                                                       Dec 15-17
                                                                                       Abu Dhabi
                                                                                       Jun 30- July 2
                                                                                       Dubai
               Content                                                                 Sept 24-26
103
Islamic Financial Markets
                                                                 Course
                                                                                           No:1705


Overview
The program aims to familiarize the participants with the dynamics of Islamic financial marketsand
shari’ah framework of Islamic securities. It analyzes the role of sukukin Islamic finance and discusses
different sukuk structures. The program also highlights Islamic market indexes, Islamic money market
instruments and foreign exchange operations in Islamic banks.

Contents
An overview of Islamic financial markets
Comparison between sukuk and conventional bonds
Sukuk and their role in Islamic finance
AAOIFI standards for sukuk structures- case studies
Islamic market indexes
Islamic money market instruments
Foreign exchange operations in Islamic banks

Targeted Audience
Functional managers and investment executives, project and corporate finance officers, marketing
officers, supervisory level staff and senior bankers

Prerequisites
1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking

Duration
2 days

Methodology
Lecture, presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies




 Sharjah
 Feb 24-25
 Abu Dhabi
 Nov 10-11
 Dubai
                                                                           Content
 Feb 19-20
                                                                                                  104
Islamic Credit Products 
                                                                   Course
                                                                                             No:1706


 Overview
 The course aims to familiarize the participants with Islamic credit concepts and the techniques used for
 structuring Islamic credit products. It outlines different types of credit productsin Islamic banks and
 equips the participants with skills to identify the risk considerations in Islamic credit products.

 Contents
 An overview of the Islamic credit products
 Types of cards in Islamic banks
 Personal finance Products (goods financing, liability transfer, cash financing)— Murabahah, Salam,
  Tawarruq, Services Ijarah
 Home Finance Products- Istisna’a, Standard Ijarah, Forward Ijarah, Diminishing Musharakah
 Letter of credit in Islamic banks
 Islamic credit products and the shari’ah supervision and controls
 Risks related to credit products and ways to mitigate the risks

 Targeted Audience
 Banks employees who need to be introduced to Islamic banking products and services

 Prerequisites
 1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking

 Duration
 2 days

 Methodology
 Lecture, presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies




                                                                                       Sharjah
                                                                                       March 3-4
                                                                                       Abu Dhabi
                                                                                       Dec 22-23
                                                                                       Dubai
               Content                                                                 April 2-3
105
Islamic Investment Products 
                                                                Course
                                                                                             No:1707


Overview
The course aims to familiarize the participants with Islamic investment concepts and the techniques
used for structuring investment products. It outlines types of investment products in Islamic banks
analyzes equity screening techniques in Islamic finance;and explore the ways of structuring Islamic
investment funds. The course alsoequips the participants with skills to identify the risk considerations in
Islamic investment products.

Contents
An overview of the Islamic investment guidelines
Investment techniques in Islamic finance
Types of Investment deposits in Islamic banks
Investment in equities−Equity Screening
Islamic investment funds
Takaful(Islamic insurance)
Risks in Islamic investment productsand ways to mitigate the risks

Targeted Audience
All banks employees in general and investment and treasury staff in particular who need to be
introduced to Islamic banking products and services.

Prerequisites
1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking

Duration
2 days

Methodology
Lecture, presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies




 Sharjah
 April 21-22
 Abu Dhabi
 Jun 16-17
 Dubai
                                                                             Content
 April 16-17
                                                                                                    106
Islamic Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions 
                                          Course
                                                                                             No:1708


  Overview
  The course aims to introduce the participants the Islamic jurisprudence laws concerning financial
  transactions. It outlines the general shari’ah rules concerning Islamic financing contracts; types of
  sales, permissible and prohibited forms of business transactions and types of financing techniques.
  The course thus builds a foundation to understand the general shari’ah framework of Islamic finance
  principles and operations.

  Contents
  Introduction of religious law (shari’ah and fiqh)
  Islamic law on riba and gharar and their relevance in modern finance transactions
  Rules governing: the options (khayar), the promise (wa’d), default and delay in payment
  Sales contracts, permissible and prohibited sales and their implications in modern financial transactions
  Rules governing Islamic contracts: mudarabah, musharakah, murabahah, ijarah, salam, istisna’a,
    wakalah, kafalah, rahn

  Targeted Audience
  Bank employees who want to gain in-depth knowledge of shari’ah laws concerning financial transactions.

  Prerequisites
  None

  Duration
  2 days

  Methodology
  Lecture, presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies




                                                                                         Sharjah
                                                                                         Oct 27-28
                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                                                                                         Oct 20-21
                                                                                         Dubai
              Content
                                                                                         Apr 30 - May 1
107
Islamic Project Finance
                                                                     Course
                                                                                             No:1709


Overview
The course aims to familiarize the participants with the fundamental principles, practices and issues in
Islamic project financing. It enables the participants to identify the techniques used in Islamic project
finance structuring and understand the methodology to evaluate the project cash flows; assess and
evaluate project risks. It also highlightsissues related to project structures, documentation and shari’ah
compliance.

Contents
Project appraisal and shari’ah compliance process
Processing of the project
Cash flow analysis
Assessment and Structuring
Documentation, shari’ah compliance
Risk management

Targeted Audience
Investment managers, treasury staff, credit officers risk managers and marketing executives who want
to gain insight on Islamic project finance principles

Prerequisites
1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lecture, presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies




 Sharjah
 May 5-6
 Abu Dhabi
 Feb 10-11
 Dubai                                                                       Content
 Dec 22-23
                                                                                                   108
Risk Management in Islamic Banks
                                                               Course
                                                                                                 No:1710


 Overview
 The course aims to providecomprehensive understanding of the Islamic perspectives on risks and its
 management. It familiarizes the participants with the types of risks involved in Islamic product structures
 and suggests ways to mitigate the risks. The participants shall develop a sound understanding of the
 risks facing Islamic banks and analyze the techniques and tools used for risk management by Islamic
 financial institutions.

 Contents
 An overview of the financial risks
 Islamic perspective on risk management
 Risks exposure in Islamic banks: Credit risk, operational risks, market risks, liquidity
  risk,shari’ah-intrinsic risk etc
 Nature of risks faced by Islamic banks
 Types of risks involved in Islamic product structures and ways to mitigate the risks
 Guidelines on risk management for Islamic banks and financial institutions

 Targeted Audience
 Treasury, credit risks, compliance and strategic management staff

 Prerequisites
 1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking
 1706: Islamic Credit Products

 Duration
 3 Days

 Methodology
 Lecture, presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies




                                                                                             Sharjah
                                                                                             Dec 22-24
                                                                                             Abu Dhabi
                                                                                             March 10-12
                                                                                             Dubai
               Content
                                                                                             July 2-4
109
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      E-banking Applications Programs
      Code   Course Name
      1801   Application of MS Excel - Basic
      1804   Computer Crimes and Security System
      1806   Application Ms. Access
      1807   E-Banking
      1808   Financial Modeling
      1810   Application of MS Word Advanced
      1811   Application of MS PowerPoint
      1812   Application of MS Excel - Advanced NEW




                                                      Index
111
E-banking

Applications 
   Applications


 Programs

                 E-banking

                 Programs
Application of Ms Excel 
                                                                       Course
                                                                                                 No:1801


 Overview
 To familiarize the participants with the use of excel as a tool for enhancing the daily uses of excel in
 bankingand finance. This course provides trainees with an overview of the features and functions of
 Microsoft Office Excel 2007.

 Contents
 Create workbooks
 Modify workbooks
 Customize the Excel 2007 program window
 Enter and revise data
 Modify worksheets
 Move data within a workbook
 Find and replace data
 Correct and expand upon worksheet data
 Format cells
 Define styles
 Apply workbook themes and table styles
 Make numbers easier to read
 Create charts
 Define a table
 Name groups of data
 Create formulas to calculate values
 Add headers and footers to printed pages
 Prepare worksheets for printing

 Targeted Audience
 IT Dept, Secretaries, Management, Call Center staff. HR Dept.

 Prerequisites
 None

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Presentations, Illustrations, Exercises, Recent case studies, Multimedia (Video)

                                                                                           Sharjah
                                                                                           Jan 20-21
                                                                                           Nov 10-11
                                                                                           Abu Dhabi
                                                                                           Feb 17-18

                                                                                           Oct 27-28

                                                                                           Dubai
                                                                                           Jan 29-30
                 Content                                                                   Jun 18-19
113
Computer Crimes and Security System 
                                                      Course
                                                                                           No:1804


Overview
To provide participants with the knowledge to understand Computer & Internet Crimes and how they
target banks through case studies and How to defend against them.

Contents
Overview of computer & Internet Crimes
Types of Computer & Internet Crimes
Cyber Threats targeting Banks
Online Banking Fraud
Role of Money Mules
Recent Cases against Banks
Best Practices to Prevent Online banking Fraud
ATM Fraud & Security
Phone banking Fraud
Data Breach Response Guide
The global threat landscape – U.A.E
Cyber Crime New Trends

Targeted Audience
IT security, Web Admin., E-Banking & Mobile banking & Call Center staff, Legal, Audit, Fraud Prevention,
Compliance & Risk Management Departs.

Prerequisites
1807: E-Banking

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Presentations, Illustrations, Exercises, Recent Case Studies, Multimedia (Video)




Sharjah
March 17-18
Abu Dhabi
Sept 15-16
Dubai
                                                                            Content
May 28-29
                                                                                                 114
Application of Ms. Access
                                                                    Course
                                                                                               No:1806


 Overview
 With its Microsoft Office Fluent user interface and interactive design capabilities that do not require
 deep database knowledge, Microsoft Office Access 2007 helps you track and report information with
 ease. Get started quickly with prebuilt applications that you can modify or adapt to changing business
 needs. Collect information through forms in e-mail or import data from external applications. Create and
 edit detailed reports that display sorted, filtered, and grouped information in a way that helps you make
 sense of the data for informed decision-making.

 Contents
 Getting Started
 Creating a Database
 Making Changes to a Database
 Working with Forms
 Retrieving Information
 Working with Reports
 Preparing to Print

 Targeted Audience
 IT security, Web Admin., E-Banking & Mobile banking & Call Center staff , Legal , Audit

 Prerequisites
 None

 Duration
 3 Days

 Methodology
 Presentations, Illustrations, Exercises, Recent Case Studies, Multimedia (Video)




                                                                                          Sharjah
                                                                                          Feb 17-19
                                                                                          Abu Dhabi
                                                                                          Apr 7-9
                                                                                          Dubai
                Content                                                                   Oct 22-24
115
E-Banking
                                                                                  Course
                                                                                            No:1807


Overview
As customers increasingly demand and use a variety of electronic channels to perform financial transac­
tions, the ways in which fraudsters and hackers can conduct attacks proliferate. In consumer and
corporate banking services, authenticating the customer and the transaction are key steps to ensuring
proper access and protection.

Contents
Introduction to electronic banking
E-banking services
Authentication Methods in Electronic Transactions
Payment system in E-banking
Major Issues of E-security

Targeted Audience
IT security, Web Admin, E-banking& Mobile banking & call Center staff, Legal ,Audit, Fraud prevention,
Compliance& Risk management Departs

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Presentations, Illustrations, Exercises, Recent case studies, Multimedia (Video)




 Sharjah
 Dec 15-16
 Abu Dhabi
 May 5-6
 Dubai
 Jan 22-23
                                                                             Content
                                                                                                 116
Financial Modeling
                                                                          Course
                                                                                              No:1808


 Overview
 Financial Modeling is very critical for the financial industry. This course will enable participants to
 effectively apply excel techniques to a wide variety of financial models. A number of key skills will be
 addressed such as scenario management techniques and data validation to control inputs.

 Contents
 What are financial models?
 Types of Financial Models-Pricing, Investment, Funding, Trading, Risk, Simulation, Financial Statements
 Design of financial models-Objectives, drivers, assumptions, sub-models, stress testing, presentation,
  metrics
 Excel functions to support financial models-Sensitivity analysis with scenariomanager and data
  tables-Pivot tables-Solver
 Financial Statements forecasting
 Financial Planning and Investments, Loan Schedules
 Bond Pricing and duration
 Risk and Simulation
 Sensitivity Analysis

 Targeted Audience
 Participants will be from Corporate Banking, Risk Department and Investment Banking

 Prerequisites
 1801 - Application of MS Excel

 Duration
 3 Days

 Methodology
 Presentation, lecture, illustration, exercise and case studies.




                                                                                         Sharjah
                                                                                         Feb 10-12
                                                                                         Jun 30- July 2
                                                                                         Dubai
                                                                                         March 19-21
                                                                                         Nov 5-7
                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                Content                                                                  May 21-23
117
Application of MS Word Advanced
                                                        Course
                                                                                        No:1810


Overview
This course provides trainees with an overview of the more advanced features and functions of
Microsoft Word. This course is intended for experienced information workers who want to learn
advanced-level Word skills.

Contents
Add hyperlinks
Add bookmarks and cross-references
Create and modify tables of contents
Create and modify indexes
Understand mail merge
Prepare main documents
Send personalized e-mail messages to multiple recipients
Create and print labels
Send documents directly from Word
Add and review comments
Track and manage document changes
Compare and merge documents
Password-protect documents
Control changes
Work with styles and templates
Change default program options
Customize the ribbon
Customize the Quick Access Toolbar

Targeted Audience
IT Dept, Secretaries, Management, Call center staff

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Presentations, Illustrations, Exercises, Recent case studies, Multimedia (Video)


 Sharjah
 Jun 9-10
 May 19-20
 Abu Dhabi
 Dec 15-16
 Mar 31 -Apr 1
 Dubai
 Feb 5-6
 Oct 29-30
                                                                             Content
                                                                                                118
Application of MS Powerpoint 
                                                           Course
                                                                                          No:1811


 Overview
 Familiarize the participants with the use of Ms.power point as a tool for enhancing their use in
 banks.Provides trainees with experience at creating more elaborate presentations in Microsoft Office
 PowerPoint 2007.

 Contents
 Import data from other sources
 Inserting features to a slide
 Inserting features to a slide with the movement
 Preparation before the presentation
 Practice during the presentation
 Graphics &Clipart
 Slide Master
 Printing Presentation

 Targeted Audience
 IT Dept, Secretaries, Management, Call center staff. HR Dept.

 Prerequisites
 None

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Presentations, Illustrations, Exercises, Recent case studies, Multimedia (Video)




                                                                                     Sharjah
                                                                                     Jun 23-24
                                                                                     Abu Dhabi
                                                                                     May 26-27
                                                                                     Dubai
               Content                                                               Sept 24-25
119
Application of Ms Excel -Advanced 
                                                           Course
                                                                                              No:1812


Overview
Microsoft Office is today, the most popular Office Automation software. This program enables users
toacquire the necessary knowledge and skills to use work enhancing features of Microsoft Excel
2007effectively and to get them familiar with these functions in a safe learning environment. Once it is
completed, their familiarity and confidence in using the advanced feature of Excel 2007 will increase,
making Excel 2007 a more useful tool for everyone uses of excel in banking and finance.

Contents
Creating Pivot Charts
Solving Formula Errors
Inserting Objects
Using What-If Analysis
Creating Charts
Creating Pivot Tables
Grouping and Outlining Data
Ms. Excel Dates and times
Ms. Excel Macros.

Targeted Audience
It is suitable for banker’s staff that has been using Excel for some time, and feels confident with using it.

Prerequisites
1801: Application of Ms Excel

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
This instructor-led course provides classroom lecture topics and the practical application of MSExcel
2007 through demonstrations, practices, and hands-on exercises, followed by a smallcase study on the
last day.




Sharjah
Dec 22-23
Abu Dhabi
Nov 24-25
Dubai
                                                                               Content
April 9-10
                                                                                                      120
Contents





      Risk Management & Compliance
      Programs
      Code   Course Name
      1901   Anti Money Laundering: Laws and Regulations
      1903   Compliance Insights in Banks
      1904   Corporate Governance in Banks
      1906   Detection for Forgery and Counterfeiting
      1907   Financial Crimes Under AML
      1909   Liquidity Risk Management
      1910   Operational Risk Management
      1911   Risk Management In Banks
      1913   Market Risk Management
      1914   Credit Risk Management
      1915   Basel Accords Compliance Insights-Basic
      1916   Basel Accords Compliance Insights- Advanced
      1917   Risk Based Audit
      1918   Interest Rate Risk Management NEW
      1919   Signature Forgery and Documents Screening NEW
      1920   FATCA NEW





                                                             Index

121
Risk 

Management &

 Compliance

  Programs

                Risk Management
                & Compliance
                Programs
Anti - Money Laundering: Law, Regulations & Best Practices                                  Course
                                                                                             No:1901


 Overview
 Familiarize participants with the nature, processes and volume of money laundering and its risks. Current
 international, regional and local initiatives to combat and manage risks of money laundering. The legal
 frame work of combating money laundering in UAE and central bank circulars to the banks.

 Contents
 Nature of Money Laundering
 History and processes of money laundering
 Volumes and risks of the money laundering
 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) role and Initiatives in managing risks of money laundering
 UN initiatives
 GCC initiatives
 UAE initiatives ( Federal law, central bank circulars, focus areas of AML risk)

 Targeted Audience
 Managers from banks and regulatory bodies like the Central Bank, Ministry of Economics & Commerce,
 Ministry of Finance and Industry, and all bank staff.

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Lecture, Discussion and Case Studies.




                                                                                       Sharjah
                                                                                       Jan 6-7
                                                                                       April 28-29
                                                                                       Oct 27-28 (A)
                                                                                       Abu Dhabi
                                                                                       Feb 10-11
                                                                                       Oct 6-7
                                                                                       Dubai
                                                                                       May 7-8
                                                                                       Nov 26-27
                                                                                       Jan 15-16 (A)
                                                                                       Al Ain
                                                                                       Jan 20-21
                                                                                       Fujairah
                Content
                                                                                       Nov 10-11
123
Compliance Insights in Banks 
                                                            Course
                                                                                          No:1903


Overview
Compliance is becoming important as it will not only prevent losses from inefficient financial processes
and avoiding regulatory sanctions rather it will provide management with information needed for strate­
gic planning and moving ahead. This program will enable participants to Understand the compliance
function in banks, Determine laws, regulations, circulars, policies and procedures that bank has to
comply with and Benefits of compliance and problems of non- compliance.

Contents
The compliance function
The importance of compliance and why it is a mandatory function
Compliance – responsibility of whom?
Compliance versus Targets in Banks, a professional formula
Consequences of compliance and non-compliance
Laws, regulations, circulars, internal policies to comply with
Achieving highest possible degree of compliance in banks

Targeted Audience
All bank staff, especially audit and compliance officers, managers, senior staff

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Presentation, discussion, and real case analysis




 Sharjah
 April 14-15
 Abu Dhabi
 Jun 16-17
 Dubai
                                                                          Content
 Oct 8-9
                                                                                                124
Corporate Governance for Banks 
                                                           Course
                                                                                            No:1904


 Overview
 By the end of this program participants should be able to define Corporate governance and identify
 practices that constitute goodcorporate governance, and identify the factors in evaluating the quality of
 corporate governance and therelative strength of shareowner rights.The importance of corporate
 governance to ensure disclosure, transparency and independency in managing banks.

 Contents
 Define Corporate Governance and identify best practices that constitute a good Corporate
  Governance for Banks.
 Quality of corporate governance and the relative strength of shareowner rights
 Protecting long term interests of the investors
 Voting rights and disclosure, transparency and independency
 Functions of Audit, Remuneration, and Nominations committee
 Corporate Code of Ethics


 Targeted Audience
 Senior Executives and above.

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 2 Days.

 Methodology
 Lectures, Discussion and Case studies.




                                                                                        Sharjah
                                                                                        March 17-18
                                                                                        Abu Dhabi
                                                                                        Sept 15-16
                                                                                        Dubai
               Content                                                                  March 26-27
125
Detection of Forgery and Counterfeiting 
                                                  Course
                                                                                           No:1906


Overview
Forgery, documents screening and verification is becoming a skill that should be enhanced with
techniques to be used to enable bankers to prevent fraudulent transactions in the bank and the detection
of counterfeiting and forged note. Other documents like cheques, plastic cards, ID’s and other
documents which lies in everyday banking transactions is also covered.

Contents
Payment Instruments Fraud ( banknotes counterfeiting, cheques and credit cards fraud)
Documents screening and verification. ( ID fraud, security, technical and tactical profiling)
Signature forgery and verification.

Targeted Audience
Tellers, customer services, credit and audit department

Prerequisites
None

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Presentation, discussion, and real illustrations




 Sharjah
 Mar 31 -Apr 2
 Abu Dhabi
 Dec 8-9
 Jan 20-21
 Dubai
 Feb 5-6
 Sept 17-18
                                                                            Content
                                                                                                 126
Financial Crimes and Enforcement Under Anti - Money Laundering                              Course
                                                                                             No:1907


 Overview
 Many countries around the world have enacted laws to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools
 (e.g. USA PATRIOT Act). This course provides an overview of sections of such acts that may affect
 financial institutions. Also the main areas of concern that banks should be focused on and the risks
 related to that.

 Contents
 Special Measures for Jurisdictions, Financial Institutions, or International Transactions of Primary
  Money Laundering Concern
  Special Due Diligence for Correspondent Accounts and Private Banking Accounts
  Cooperative Efforts to Deter Money Laundering
 Bank Records Related to Anti-Money Laundering Programs

 Targeted Audience
 Executives responsible for AML initiatives, senior executives, policy makers.

 Prerequisite
 1901: Anti - Money Laundering: laws and regulations

 Duration
 2 Days.

 Methodology
 Lecture, Discussion and Case Studies




                                                                                         Sharjah
                                                                                         April 21-22
                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                                                                                         Nov 10-11
                                                                                         Dubai
               Content
                                                                                         Jun 11-12
127
Liquidity Risk Management 
                                                                   Course
                                                                                              No:1909


Overview
This program will enable participants to Understand the types of liquidity risks and indentify their
causes. Enhance their Ability to measure liquidity risk and asset liquidity.Use the available techniques to
manage liquidity risk.Understand and comply with Basel recommendations to manage liquidity risk.

Contents
Liquidity and solvency
Types of liquidity risk
Causes of liquidity risk
Measures of liquidity risk
Measures of asset liquidity
Managing liquidity risk
Basel recommendations for liquidity risk management

Targeted Audience
Treasury, risk, compliance, and strategic management.

Prerequisites
1911: Risk Management in Banks

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lecturing, examples, illustrations and cases




 Sharjah
 Jan 27-28
 Abu Dhabi
 May 5-6
 Dubai
                                                                              Content
 Feb 19-20
                                                                                                    128
Operational Risk Management 
                                                              Course
                                                                                            No:1910


 Overview
 This course introduces the concept of Operational Risk and discusses events that trigger losses in banks
 due to operational loss events. It covers the Basel Committee recommendations on the Regulatory Treat­
 ment of Operational. The course introduces operational risk aspects in insurance, models, and empha­
 sizes the need to have a well defined scope and process for identification of risk factors in operational
 risk management.

 Contents
 Explains how loss prevention is more effective than loss reduction
  Examines various loss control measures
 Elaborates on the Methodologies used in loss reduction
 How risk avoidance is used as a risk mitigation Methodology
 The basics of risk financing and its advantages and disadvantages
 Identify and classify risks and take appropriate action
 Basel accords recommendations

 Targeted Audience
 Operations management staff, IT executives, Operational Risk Managers, Back-Office Managers, Settle­
 ment Officers, Internal Auditors, Risk Auditors

 Prerequisite
 1911 - Risk Management in Banks

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Lectures, Discussion and case studies




                                                                                       Sharjah
                                                                                       May 12-13
                                                                                       Abu Dhabi
                                                                                       Sept 8-9
                                                                                       Dubai
               Content
                                                                                       May 21-22
129
Risk Management in Banks 
                                                                   Course
                                                                                             No:1911


Overview
Financial institutions have been using risk management tools to control their risks. No longer is it seen
purely as a control mechanism – but as a critical input into the business. Every transaction should be
assessed in terms of the increase in risk to the institution, with the assurance that the pricing of that
transaction will generate a suitable return to compensate for the risk. Such a risk culture is reinforced
by Basel Accords, due to be implemented in many countries.

Contents
A broad overview of modern bank risk management, including Basel Accords
Able to report market risk using both traditional and VaR approaches
The approach to credit risk management:
Measuring Operational Risk successfully
Liquidity risk and interest rate risk with other risks faced by banks.
Basel accords measures to calculate Capital required to cover risks

Targeted Audience
This program is suitable for risk management professionals in banks, corporate, treasury and audit staff

Prerequisite
None

Duration
3 Days.

Methodology
Lectures, Discussion and case studies




 Sharjah
 Jan 20-22
 Abu Dhabi
 Feb 3-5

 Jun 9-11

 Dubai
 Jan 29-31

 Jun 25-27 

 Al Ain
 Jun 16-18
 Fujairah
 Sept 22-24
                                                                             Content
                                                                                                    130
Market Risk Management 
                                                                         Course
                                                                                                 No:1913


 Overview
 Market risk refers to the losses in on and off balance sheet items arising from movements in market
 prices. This program aims at exploring the different areas of market risk to enable candidates to verify
 the nature of each of them and be able to measure them in their activities. To understand the different
 Methodologies to mitigate those risks. Finally, understand the measures that had been made by the
 Basel committee to manage market risk in financial institutions.

 Contents
 The nature of nature of market risk within the context of risk management
 Major areas of market risk; interest rate risk, exchange rate risk, commodity price risk, equity price risk.
 Market risk measurement
 Market risk management using VAR, Interest rate gap analysis
 Market risk under Basel accords

 Targeted Audience
 Treasury, investment, risk managers and officers, and audit department

 Prerequisite
 1911: Risk Management in Banks

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Lectures, models, exercises and case studies




                                                                                             Sharjah
                                                                                             Sep 15-16
                                                                                             Abu Dhabi
                                                                                             March 17-18
                                                                                             Dubai
                Content                                                                      Oct 29-30
131
Credit Risk Management 
                                                                      Course
                                                                                              No:1914


Overview
Credit risk is the most fundamental of risks. It is the potential that a bank borrower or counterparty will
fail to meet its obligations in accordance with agreed terms. This program aims at enabling candidates
to define credit risk and be able to identify the on and off balance sheet areas of credit risk, to be able to
use the different techniques and models to credit risk rating and measurement. Develop a credit risk
mitigation strategy. Finally, understand the measures that had been made by the Basel committee to
manage credit risk in financial institutions.

Contents
The nature of credit risk within the context of risk management
Major areas of credit risk; on and off balance sheet
Credit risk rating models
Credit risk management
Credit risk under Basel accords

Targeted Audience
Credit risk analysts, risk managers and officers, and audit department

Prerequisites
1911: Risk Management in Banks

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lectures, models, exercises and case studies




 Sharjah
 May 5-6
 Nov 17-18
 Abu Dhabi
 Feb 24-25
 May 15-16
 Dubai
                                                                              Content
 Dec 10-11
                                                                                                     132
Basel Accords Compliance Insights – Basic 
                                                 Course
                                                                                             No:1915


 Overview
 All banks nowadays, are required to comply with the measure that have been set by the Basel committee
 with regard to capital adequacy ratios needed to cover unexpected risks. This program aims at introducing
 the primary requirements for covering risks in banks. The three pillars of Basel and the risk areas banks
 may be exposed to.

 Contents
 Understand the basic requirements of Basel accords and its background
 Specify the data requirement for the key calculations involved in various approaches
 Understand the different approaches of calculating CAR under Basel accords
 Identify the specific issues to be addressed under supervisory review and disclosure requirements

 Targeted Audience
 Credit and risk officers, Basel officers, compliance, audit department

 Prerequisite
 1911: Risk Management in Banks

 Duration
 2 Days.

 Methodology
 Lectures, models, exercises and case studies




                                                                                         Sharjah
                                                                                         Feb 24-25
                                                                                         Jun 2-3
                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                                                                                         Mar 24-25
                                                                                         Nov 24-25
                                                                                         Dubai
                                                                                         Mar 5-6

               Content                                                                   July 2-3

133
Basel Accords Compliance Insights – Advanced 
                                              Course
                                                                                            No:1916


Overview
The Central Bank of UAE is regarding the adoption of advanced approaches of Basel accords compliance
as part of its reform measures to the banking industry in UAE. This programs aims at introducing the
different techniques to calculate CAR for credit risk, market risk, operational risk and liquidity risk as
they constitute the measure that should be satisfied by banks. Enable candidates to develop models in
measure those risks.

Contents
Approaches to calculate credit risk under Basel accords
Measuring credit risk using the standardized and IRB approaches
Measuring market risk
Measuring operational risk using the basic indicator approach
Measuring liquidity risk ( short term and long term)
UAE central bank recommendations to calculate CAR

Targeted Audience
Credit and risk officers, Basel officers, compliance, audit department

Prerequisites
1915: Basel Accords Compliance insights - Basic

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lectures, models, discussions, exercises and case studies




 Sharjah
 Sept 8-9
 Abu Dhabi
 Dec 22-23
 Dubai
                                                                            Content
 Nov 5-6
                                                                                                  134
Risk Based Audit
                                                                          Course
                                                                                            No:1917


  Overview
  Risk based audit is superior to traditional audit approaches, it focuses on risks, the underlying causes of
  financial surprises, not just the accounting records and shifts the focus from inspecting the quality of
  the financial information to building it into the financial reporting process. This program aims at
  enabling candidates to address risks the bank and their financial reporting and assessing of the quality
  of operations and financial reporting together with identification of risk areas and recommend ratifying
  measures.

  Contents
  Risk Based internal audit focus.
  Stages in risk based internal audit
  Approaches Methodologyto assess risk in RBIA
  Assessment models to different risk areas and bank exposure
  Internal control evaluation
  The RBIA report

  Targeted Audience
  Risk officers, Basel officers, compliance, audit department, audit committee

  Prerequisite
  1911: Risk Management in Banks

  Duration
  2 Days

  Methodology
  Lectures, Discussion and case studies




                                                                                         Sharjah
                                                                                         Apr 7-8
                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                                                                                         Apr 21-22
                                                                                         Dubai
               Content
                                                                                         Oct 22-23
135
Interest Rate Risk Management
                                                                Course
                                                                                              No:1918


Overview
Interest rate risk is the risk that the banks may be exposed to due to the changes in interest rate. This
program will enable participants to understand the nature of interest rate risk and indentify their causes.
Enhance their ability to measure exposure e to interest rate risk. Be able to measure interest rate risk
effect of profitability. Use the available techniques to manage interest rate risk.

Contents
The nature if interest rate risk
On and off balance sheet sources of risk
Sensitivity Gap analysis
Measuring the exposure to interest rate risk
Hedging for interest rate risk.( FRA, IRF,IRO, Swaps)

Targeted Audience
Treasury, risk, compliance, audit and strategic management

Prerequisites
1911: Risk Management in Banks

Duration
2 days

Methodology
Lecturing, examples, illustrations and case studies




 Sharjah
 Dec 8-9
 Abu Dhabi
 Mar 31 -Apr 1
 Dubai
                                                                               Content
 Nov 19-20
                                                                                                     136
Signature Forgery and Documents Screening
                                                 Course
                                                                                            No:1919


 Overview
 To provide participants with theKnowledge and techniques to beable to detect Forged Signatures and
 screen documents.

 Contents
 Introduction to Signature Forgery
 Characteristics of Genuine
 Signatures
 Signature Identification Factors
 Signature Forgery Techniques
 Signature Forgery Clues
 Signature Verification Process
 Detection of Forged Signatures
 Thumb Prints
 Document Examination
 Document Verification Checklist
 Tactical and technical profiling
 Forged documents

 Targeted Audience
 All bank personnel who verify signatures and screen documents including tellers, legal, audit, Fraud
 Prevention , Compliance and Risk Management Departments

 Prerequisite
 1911: Risk Management in Banks

 Duration
 2 Days

 Methodology
 Presentations, Illustrations,Exercises, Case Studies,Multimedia (Video)




                                                                                         Abu Dhabi
                                                                                         Apr 28-29
                                                                                         Dubai
               Content                                                                   Dec 10-11
137
FATCA 
                                                                                      Course
                                                                                             No:1920


Overview
This course will give you an overview of FATCA, its basics, identify the critical categories of customers
and explain the main risks involved. List the relevant documentation to obtain and explain the purpose
and the mechanism of the new FATCA rules and their general impacts.

Contents
FATCA – Introduction
US withholding and reporting regime
FATCA – Who is concerned?
New FATCA documentation and reporting requirements
Further developments

Targeted Audience
Professionals in banking, insurance companies, investment funds and other potential FFIs already having
basic knowledge on Compliance.

Prerequisites
1204: Financial Statements Analysis Basic

Duration
2 Days

Methodology
Lectures and Discussions




 Sharjah
 Jan 30 Jul 1
 Abu Dhabi
                                                                             Content
 Sep 29 - 30
                                                                                                    138
Contents





      Leadership Development Programs
      Course Name
      Leadership Development Program – LDP
      Managing Strategically, Leading for Results
      Women Emerging in Leadership




                                                    Index
139
Leadership

Development

  Programs

               Development
               Leadership

               Programs
Leadership Development Program – LDP
                                                            LDP
 Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

 Overview
 This program is designed for outstanding managers with experience leading organizational entities or
 major project teams who are identified as having potential to be strategic leaders of their enterprise.

 Objectives
 Increased effectiveness as a result of examining personal leadership practices through 360-degree
   feedback and coaching.
 Broadened business perspective and improved decision making asaresult of a more comprehensive
   understanding of the total enterprise.
 Improved capability to think and act more strategically and to establish personal and organizational
   goals consistent with corporate strategy.

 Contents
 The program will run in the following modules
 Leadership Development
 Business Acumen and Enterprise Thinking
 Strategic Management
 Financial Management

 Targeted Audience
 Outstanding managers with experience leading organizational entities

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 3 weeks (28th April – 17th May 2013)

 Methodology
 Practical application, simulations & leadership practical inventory

 Venue
 Darden Business School, USA

 Program Investment
 AED 100,000 inclusive of full residential board at the Darden School of Business
 (Participants are required to make their own travel arrangements to Washington D.C. and then to the
 Darden School of Business, Charlottesville, Virginia.)

 For registration & details:
 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com




                                                                                        Content

141
Managing Strategically, Leading for Results

Harvard Business School Executive Education, in Association with IBS Kuwait

Overview
Competing today in turbulent and rapidly changing environments, managers and employees alike look to
the top of their organizations for two things: a clear strategy and effective leadership. Business success
depends on both. For this reason the Harvard Business School is offering a six-day residential executive
education program for leaders in the banking and finance sector in the GCC countries.

Objectives
Increase the capacity of executives in the GCC financial services sectors to anticipate and to respond
  quickly and effectively to strategic challenges in their business environment
Strengthen and develop the key leadership skills required to achieve organizational alignment, drive
 change, and establish productive working relationships with others
Provide an opportunity to learn about the latest in management thinking and best practices of some
  of the world’s most admired companies

Contents
The program focuses on two primary themes: strategy and leadership
Strategy
To equip participants with concepts and tools for thinking strategically and assessing the markets.
To examine the five forces model, differentiation and low-cost strategies, value curves, and the
 development of strategy over time.
Critical role of leadership and management in formulating and implementing strategy

Leadership
Strategy execution formal structure, critical tasks, people, and culture
Leaders - functions and personal qualities required
Approaches for developing and communicating organizational vision
Explore the advantages and disadvantages of different communication and influence strategies in
 different relationships

Targeted Audience
Upper middle executives of levels such as department heads

Duration
April, 2013 (six consecutive days) from 8:00 – 18:00 – Actual dates will be announced

Methodology
Case studies, lectures, discussion groups and interactive exercises

Program Investment
AED 60,000 inclusive of five-star hotel facilities in Muscat- Oman




    Content

                                                                                                  142
Women Emerging in Leadership

                                                                                               WEL


      Overview
      This program helps women leaders to excel by developing them into a highly effective, visionary leader.

      Contents
      The program focus is on specific behaviors that are critical ineffective leadership. Major themes includes:
      Building Trust
      Creating Effective Networks
      Executive Presence
      Growing Through Feedback & Coaching
      Individual Change Management
      Leading Strategic Change
      Managing Conflict
      Negotiation Excellence
      Power and Influence
      Strategic Perspectives :Personal and Organizational

      Targeted Audience
      High-potential female executives with 5–10 years experience,and line- and people-management responsibilities.

      Duration
      Five consecutive days from 8:00 – 18:00 – Actual dates to be announced

      Methodology
      Coaching: Peer, faculty, and executive coaching delivering real-time, direct feedback.
      Simulations and Exercises:

      Program Investment
      AED 14,500 inclusive of five-star hotel expenses in Dubai




                                                                                          Content
143
Contents





      Academic & Professional Certif icate
      Programs
      Course Name
      Certified Credit Management (CCM)
      Certified Banking Operation (CBO)
      Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS)
      International Certificate in Compliance Awareness
      International Certificate in Anti Money Laundering Awareness
      Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment Qualifications (CISI)
      Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – Level 1
      Certificate in Finance, Accounting & Business(CFAB)
      Certified International Retail Banker (CIRB)- Foundation Level
      Certified International Retail Banker (CIRB)-Intermediate Level
      Professional in Human Resources (SHRM)
      Banking Diploma (BD)
      Higher Banking Diploma (HBD)
      Islamic Banking Diploma (IBD)
      BSc in Banking & Finance (BSBF)




                                                                       Index
145
Academic &

Professional

Certif icate

 Programs

                Professional
                Academic &

                Certificate
                Programs
Certif ied Credit Management (CCM)
                                                                                           CCM
 in collaboration with Hong Kong Institute for Bankers

 Overview
 This program provides the rare opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills required of today’s
 credit professionals. This program is equipping an employee to take on the responsibilities of
 credit management and to accelerate the learning process by empowering participants to think
 broadly, manage globally and compete strategically.

 Contents
 Banking Law
 Fundamentals of Accounting
 Financial statement Analysis
 Corporate banking
 Bank Lending 1
 Bank Lending 2
 Credit Risk Management
 International Trade finance


 Targeted Audience
 Banking professionals who would like to acquire knowledge in credit management or Employees
 working in corporate banking, SME & the Retail sectors.

 Prerequisite
 Recommended to have 2 years of banking experience.

 Duration
 100 hours, thrice a week (Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday) from 6-9 pm

 Methodology
 Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations

 Investment
 Dhs: 7500/-

 For registration & details:
 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com




                                                                                       Sharjah
                                                                                       Mar 25
                                                                                       Abu Dhabi
                                                                                       Feb 18
                                                                                       Dubai
                                                                                       Feb 18

               Content                                                                 Sep 23


147
Certif ied Banking Operation (CBO)
                                                                                           CBO
In collaboration with Hong Kong Institute for Bankers


Overview
This program acquaints participants with an in-depth understanding of various knowledge areas that are
required for banking professionals such as the knowledge of diverse banking products, operational
aspects, various technology and regulatory requirements. This customized international course will
create fast track opportunities for an accelerated career in banking.

Contents
Banking Law in UAE
Banking theory & practice
Retail and Corporate Banking
Risk Management
Treasury and banking Operations
Business Ethics and Internal Control
Basic Trade finance
Operations risk & Quality Management

Targeted Audience
Banking professionals who would like to acquire additional skills in banking operations.

Prerequisites
None

Duration
100 hours, thrice a week (Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday) from 6-9 pm

Methodology
Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations

Investment:
Dhs: 7500/-

Forregistration and details:
00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com




 Sharjah
 Sep 16
 Abu Dhabi
 Sep 23
 Dubai
                                                                              Content
 Mar 4
                                                                                                 148
Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) 

                                                                                            CDCS
 In collaboration with IFS school of finance


 Overview
 It is a professional certification that enables documentary credit practitioners to demonstrate specialist
 knowledge and application of skills required for competent practice.

 Contents
 Documentary credit – an overview
 The sales agreement
 Documentary credits – types and uses
 Parties to documentary credit transactions – roles and responsibilities
 Issuance and amendments
 Transport Documents
 Other documents
 Presentation, examination and settlement
 Bank to bank reimbursements under documentary credits
 Related products
 Risk issues

 Targeted Audience
 People working in trade finance, import / export financing, pre & post shipment financing, international al
 trade financing and working on other documentary credits

 Prerequisite
 Recommended to have three years documentary credit or related experience

 Duration
 50 hours twice a week from 5:30 – 9:00 pm

 Methodology
 Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations

 Investment
 Dhs: 4000/­

 For registration and details:
 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com




                                                                                        Sharjah
                Content                                                                 Feb 3
149
International Certificate in Compliance Awareness
                                                                                             ICA
In collaboration with International Compliance Association (ICA)


Overview
The changing regulatory environment has resulted in a growing need for compliance professionals. The
ICA Advanced Certificate in Compliance is suitable for those new to compliance or in a junior role and
will help you develop a good understanding of compliance fundamentals.

This program provides a good introduction to compliance and provides the contextual understanding in
which they can approach their responsibilities with confidents.

Contents
Understanding the regulatory environment
Regulation in Practice
Compliance in practice
Other key compliance areas

Targeted Audience
Staff working or aspiring to work in Compliance Arenas/ Audit/ Risk or Regulation Functions

Prerequisites
None

Duration
15 hrs , 2 weeks ( 5 alternative days ) from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Methodology
Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations

Investment:
Dhs: 1950/-

Forregistration and details:
00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com




 Sharjah
 Feb 25
 Nov 17
 Abu Dhabi
 Feb 3
 Sep 15
 Dubai
 May 19                                                                    Content
                                                                                                   150
International Certificate in Anti Money Laundering Awareness

                                                                                                  ICA
 In collaboration with International Compliance Association (ICA)

 Overview
 Money laundering prevention remains high on the agenda for financial services professionals. An
 integrated approach to fighting the risk is needed, and knowledgeable, fully trained staff are essential to
 that approach. The ICA in Anti Money Laundering Awareness helps individuals to understand the AML
 techniques and practical skills in order to undertake AML responsibilities more efficiently and effectively.

 Contents
 Understanding Money Laundering
 Why and how is money laundered
 What crimes generate property that can be laundered
 Trust and Company module
 Banking Module
 Insurance and Investment Business Module
 Gaming & betting module
 Management Module

 Targeted Audience
 Staff with specific AML duties or working in financial services who want an introduction to anti money
 laundering or anyone who aspires to a career in anti money laundering / fraud prevention

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 15 hours, 2 weeks (5 alternative days) from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

 Methodology
 Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations

 Investment
 Dhs: 1950/-

 For registration and details:
 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com




                                                                                        Sharjah
                                                                                        Feb 3
                                                                                        Oct 21
                                                                                        Abu Dhabi
                                                                                        Mar 17
                                                                                        Oct 21
                                                                                        Dubai
                                                                                        Apr 7 

               Content                                                                  Dec 8

151
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment Qualifications (CISI)
                                                                                             CISI


Overview
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is the largest and most widely respected
professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry in the UK and in a
growing number of financial centers globally. By providing 7 professional qualifications, it will ensure that
practitioners in the financial services industry attain the competence they need to practice.

Qualification From CISI
International Introduction to investment (30 Hours)
UAE Financial Regulations (30 Hours)
Securities (60 Hours)
Operational Risk in Financial Services (30 Hours)
International Investment Management (60 Hours)
Islamic Finance Qualification (40 Hours)
International certificate in Wealth Management (60 Hours)

Targeted Audience
New entrants in the field of Securities and Investment, Bankers, Trading Managers, Operations Manag­
ers, Internal Controller and Financial Analyst.

Prerequisites
None

Duration
Based on Qualification

Methodology
Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations

Investment:
Dhs: 3000-6000/- based on qualification

Forregistration and details:
00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com




    Content
                                                                                                    152
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – Level 1 

                                                                                                CFA


 Overview
 The CFA Program is a globally recognized, graduate level curriculum that provides a strong foundation of
 real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills along with the practical knowledge you
 need in today’s investment industry. It also emphasizes the highest ethical and professional standards.

 Contents
 Level 1
 Ethics and Professional Standards
 Quantitative Methods
 Economics
 Financial Reporting & Analysis
 Portfolio Management
 Equity Investments
 Fixed Income
 Derivatives
 Alternative Investments
 Corporate Finance

 Level 1 Examinationsare conducted in June and December every year.

 Targeted Audience
 Students entering the investment field or professionals Increasing their expertise & marketability or
 people making a career change into Investment.

 Prerequisite
 None

 Duration
 100hrs (25 days)

 Methodology
 Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations

 Investment
 Dhs: 11500/-

 For registration & details:
 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com




                                                                                        Sharjah
                Content                                                                 May 24
153
Certificate in Finance, Accounting & Business (CFAB)
                                                                                           CFAB
From the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales- ICAEW

Overview
The Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) from ICAEW is a certificate qualification that
provides good understanding of business, finance and accounting which is highly valued in any role in any
organization around the world.

Contents
Business & Finance
Management Information
Accounting (Compulsory)
Law
Assurance
Principles of Taxation

Targeted Audience
Students entering the accounting / finance field or professionals Increasing their expertise & marketabil­
ity or people making a career change into accounting or finance.

Prerequisite
None

Duration
36 Hours per module

Methodology
Practice sessions and presentations

Investment
Dhs: 2500/- per module- Full program Dhs: 15000/­

For registration and details:
00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com




    Content
                                                                                                 154
Certified International Retail Banker (CIRB)- Foundation Level

                                                                                               CIRB
 In Collaboration with the International Academy of Retail Banking

 Overview
 Retail Banking is becoming a quantum leap in its concept and not only restricted to deliver many
 products but to maintain strong relationship with its customers .The Foundation Level of CIRB is
 designed to introduce high achievers to the theoretical and practical core competencies that are
 required for success in a retail-banking organization.

 Contents
 Retail Banking I
 Ethics
 Channels
 Operations I
 Relationship Management
 Credit Risk Management
 Marketing
 Relationship Marketing I
 Product/Proposition
 Customer Service Quality

 Targeted Audience
 High achieving retail bankers normally with at least 18 months experience.

 Prerequisites
 None

 Duration
 10 days (80 hours), running in two consecutive 5 days each within 3 months

 Methodology
 Illustrations,presentations,case studies.

 Investment:
 Dhs: 11,950/-
 Forregistration and details:
 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com




                                                                                       Abu Dhabi
                                                                                       Apr 21-25
                                                                                       Sep 22-26
                                                                                       Dubai
                                                                                       Feb 3-7
               Content                                                                 Apr 21-25
155
Certified International Retail Banker (CIRB)-Intermediate Level
                                                                                            CIRB
In Collaboration with the International Academy of Retail Banking

Overview
CIRB- Intermediate Level will focus on the issues that are encountered when leading people and
departments to ensure good overall understanding of all retail banking areas and will enable participants
to engage their people and area efficiently.

Contents
Retail Banking II
Marketing II
Operations II
Customer Care
Relationship Marketing II
Risk Management
Financial Management
HR Management
Performance Management
Product Portfolio Management

Targeted Audience
Mid-level managers with people, business or functional area responsibilities with minimum 2-3 years
experience.

Prerequisite
CIRB – Foundation Level

Duration
10 days (80 hours), running in two consecutive 5 days each within 3 months

Methodology
Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations

Investment
Dhs: 11,950/­

For registration & details:
00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com




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Professional in Human Resources 

                                                                                             SHRM
 From Society for HR Management (SHRM)

 Overview
 This certificate provides knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied on the job. It addresses
 seven key HR management practices, compiled into 7 modules.

 Contents
 Business Management Strategy
 Workforce Planning and Employment
 Human Resources Development
 Compensation and Benefits
 Employee and Labor Relations
 Risk Management
 UAE Labor Law

 Targeted Audience
 HR practitioners, Business Managers, and new entrants in HR professions

 Prerequisites
 None

 Duration
 21 Weeks, twice a week from 18:00 – 21:00

 Methodology
 Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations

 Investment:
 Dhs: 11,950/-

 Forregistration and details:
 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com




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Banking Diploma (BD)
                                                                                             BD


Overview
The Banking Diploma Program is an internationally recognized program accredited by the Ministry of
Higher Education & Scientific Research - UAE under decree no. (134) 2001.

Mission:
The Banking Diploma Program’s mission is dedicated to providing high quality banking education of
international standards in a learning environment that promotes academic and personal excellence. It
provides an opportunity for continuing professional education that enables career progression for
those already working in banking and finance industry.

Admission Requirements:
Applications are welcomed from bank and non-bank employees meeting the criteria listed below
Admission is granted according to the general policy of the institute and directives of the Board of
 Directors
The applicant should hold a High School Certificate with minimum score of 60%.
The applicant must have valid TOEFL Score of 500 (173 CBT, 61 iBT), 5.0 IELTS, or another standardized,
  internationally recognized test that is approved by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
The Institute also offers a foundation program for applicants whose English Language Skills do not
  meet the above mentioned requirements. Applicants who score below 5.0 in IELTS or equivalent will
  be required to enroll in this foundation program and will be allowed to take partial classes of the
  Diploma program
The applicant must pass a personal interview at the institute

Documents Required:
 An attested copy of UAE High School qualification or its equivalent
Original school/college / university transcripts
 A certified copy of IELTS or TOEFL score
A photocopy of a valid passport / UAE ID Card
Five recent personal photographs (passport size)

Timing and Duration:
The program runs five days per week, Sunday to Thursday-Morning and Evening sessions.
The program runs for four theoretical semesters (16 weeks each), and a summer term (8 weeks),
 which involves field training and field project (Internship)
Fees:
Bankers   (UAE Nationals)                           AED 21,600
Bankers   (Non UAE Nationals)                       AED 32,400
Private   (UAE and GCC Nationals)                   AED 32,400
Private   (Arabs and other Nationals)               AED 36,000




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Higher Banking Diploma (HBD)

                                                                                                HBD


 Overview
 The Higher Banking Diploma Program is a valuable designation development with specialized knowledge,
 which constantly revolves around the challenges of the financial service industry. It is a specialization
 which complements the career aspirations of employees and students graduating fresh from high
 school as it offers a choice of Certificate of Achievement and Higher Banking Diploma.

 Mission:
 The HBD Program’s mission is dedicated to developing specialized knowledge within the context of the
 financial industry, in addition to demonstrating industry professionalism that is nationally and
 internationally recognized, and signifying that EIBFS students are competent, confident and informed
 professionals in the financial services industry.

 Admission Requirements:
 Applications are welcomed from bank and non-bank employees meeting the criteria listed below.
 Admission is granted according to the general policy of the Institute and the directives of the Board of
  Directors.
 The applicant should hold a High School Certificate with minimum score of 60%.
 Applicants with no experience / less than 6 months experience or any other diploma program
  irrelevant to the banking industry must take the “Challenge Exam" testing English, Mathematics and
  General Business Knowledge to be considered for admission.
 The applicant must have valid TOEFL Score of 500 (173 CBT, 61 iBT), 5.0 IELTS, or another
   standardized, internationally recognized test that is approved by the Commission for Academic
   Accreditation (CAA).
 The applicant must pass a personal interview at the institute.

 Documents Required:
  An attested copy of UAE High School qualification or its equivalent
 Original school/college / university transcripts
  A certified copy of IELTS or TOEFL score
 A photocopy of a valid passport / UAE ID Card
 Five recent personal photographs (passport size)

 Timing and Duration:
 The program runs five days per week, Sunday to Thursday-Morning and Evening sessions.
 The program runs for five theoretical semesters (16 weeks each), and 2 summer terms (8 weeks),
  which involves presenting the “Integrative Project”.

 Fees:
 Bankers   (UAE Nationals)                AED 36,000
 Bankers   (Arabs and other Nationals     AED 54,000
 Private    (UAE and GCC Nationals)       AED 54,000
 Private    (Arabs and other Nationals)   AED 60,000




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Islamic Banking Diploma
                                                                                                 IBD


Overview
The Islamic Banking Diploma Program introduced in 2003 is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Educa-
tion & Scientific Research, UAE. The program, first of its kind in the region was started to disseminate
knowledge and information about Islamic banking and finance and produce skilled graduates who will
successfully manage and run the various Islamic banking operations, and project its viability, practicability,
and relevance in a world moving towards global economy.

Mission:
The IBD Program’s mission is dedicated to provide quality Islamic banking education in a learning environ­
ment that promotes academic and personal excellence in students, as well as appreciates of intellectual
and ethical values that accentuate Islamic Shariah laws.

Admission Requirements:
Applications are welcomed from bank and nonbank employees meeting the criteria listed below.
Admission is granted according to the general policy of the Institute and the directives of the Board of
 Directors.
Preference is given to UAE Nationals, however those from other GCC and Arab countries are also
  welcome to apply.
The applicant should hold a high school certificate with minimum score of 60%.
The applicant must achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS Test or its equivalent of an internation­
  ally recognized standardized test (such as TOEFL with a minimum score of 500 or TOIC), as approved
  by CAA.
The Institute also offers a foundation program for applicants whose English Language Skills do not
  meet the above mentioned requirements. Applicants who score below 5.0 in IELTS or equivalent will
  be required to enrol in this foundation program and will be allowed to take partial classes of the
  Diploma Program.
 The applicant must pass a personal interview at the Institute.

Documents Required:
 An attested copy of UAE High School qualification or its equivalent
Original school/college / university transcripts
 A certified copy of IELTS or TOEFL score
A photocopy of a valid passport / UAE ID Card
Five recent personal photographs (passport size)

Timing and Duration:
The program runs five days per week, Sunday to Thursday-Morning and Evening sessions.
The program runs for four theoretical semesters (16 weeks each), and a summer term (8 weeks),
 which involves field training and field project (Internship)

Fees:
Bankers   (UAE Nationals)                 AED 21,600,
Bankers   (Non UAE Nationals              AED 32,400
Private    (UAE and GCC Nationals)        AED 32,400,
Private   (Arabs and other Nationals)     AED 36,000



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BSc in Banking & Finance (BSBF)

                                                                                            BSBF


 Overview
 The BSc in Banking & Finance Degree Program introduces students to the fundamentals of Banking and
 Financial Studies and provides them with the skills necessary for a broad understanding of the theoreti­
 cal and practical aspects of the banking and financial sectors functioning in a global economy character­
 ized by continuous development, innovation, competition and change, and gaining greater insight of their
 growing role in the economy.

 In line with the mission and vision of EIBFS to serve the banking and finance community this program
 offers them a platform to acquire the talents they need, backed with a solid grounding in banking and
 finance knowledge and practical skills. This four-year undergraduate experience at EIBFS will lead to a
 high       standard degree comparable to International and Local Standards which will increase job and
 promotion opportunities and hence the growth of UAE nationals in the Banking sector.

 Mission:
 The Mission of EIBFS’s BSc in Banking and Finance Program is to offer a high quality specialized learning
 involving students in a continuous process of learning that helps them to develop, grow, and establish a
 well grounded career in the banking and finance sector, with the help and support of well qualified faculty
 members, who are capable of balancing and integrating theory and practice in the best educational
 environment conducive to learning.

 Admission Requirements:
 Applications are welcomed from bank and non-bank employees meeting the criteria listed below.
 EIBFS Students may get credit transfer of common subjects provided their subject grade is 70% and
   above.
 The applicant should hold a UAE Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent with minimum score of
   60%.
 The applicant must have valid TOEFL Score of 500 (173 CBT, 61 iBT), 5.0 IELTS, or another
   standardized, internationally recognized test that is approved by the Commission for Academic
   Accreditation (CAA).

 Documents Required:
  An attested copy of UAE High School qualification or its equivalent
 Original school/college / university transcripts
  A certified copy of IELTS or TOEFL score
 A photocopy of a valid passport / UAE ID Card
 Five recent personal photographs (passport size)

 Timing and Duration:
 The program runs five days per week, Sunday to Thursday-Morning and Evening sessions.
 The program runs for eight theoretical semesters (16 weeks each), and 3 summer terms (8 weeks),
  which involves presenting the project report of supervised internship.

 Fees:
 UAE National Bankers      AED 95,000
 UAE and GCC Nationals AED 95,000
 Arabs and other Nationals AED 114,000



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    Chairman’s Message We are pleased to introduce the new Annual Training Plan 2013. The plan focuses on supporting the Banking and Finance institutions in UAE to maximize their zcontinuous efforts to upgrade the skills and competencies of their human resources, and enable them to provide excellent services and innovative products. The new 2013 Training Plan has several distinguished features, at the forefront is the application of a scientific approach to meet the existing and future needs of the Banking and Finance sector, and helping it flourish in a turbulent environment characterized by various challenges, hence sustaining its growth and enhancing its contribution to our national economy. The opening of the new Dubai branch during the year 2012 widens the geographical coverage of the plan, and it represents an additional location to Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the other locations, where training is going to be offered. The introduction of e-training programs for the first time in the Training Plan 2013 is an exemplary feature of the plan and its success. In addition, other programs that will be offered include, a first annual meeting on (Corporate Governance) in collaboration with a reputable international organization. This is coupled with the expansion in Leadership Development programs, workshops, round tables and professional certificate programs. According to the plan, a new specialized certificate will be offered in Retail Banking. Cooperation with regional and international distinguished Banking and Financial institutions is maintained to reinforce our plans to follow best practices in training and development in the region. It is worth mentioning here that we are developing our training and educational programs by introducing new professional programs in vital areas of the Banking and Finance sector such as Credit Management, Banking Operations, Compliance Awareness and Anti – Money Laundering Awareness. We will also introduce new graduate and post- graduate programs in the Banking and Finance field. I would like to take this opportunity and encourage all Banking and Finance institutions to benefit from the (480) programs included in the Plan. At the end, I hope that the 2013 Training Plan will ease the way to achieving our objective of enhancing the capabilities of professionals in the Banking and Finance sector in UAE. Mohammed Al Nuaimi Chairman 1
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    GM’s Message The 2013 Annual Training Plan has taken a quantum leap compared to the 2012 training plan; with the inclusion of (11) new programs in several training areas to meet the requirements of the Banking & Finance Sector. This brings the total number of new programs to (480) training programs, presenting an (18.5%) increase compared to the 2012 training plan. (155) programs will be organized and offered in our new branch in Dubai representing (32.2%) of the total no. of programs in 2013 plan. In addition to the existing branches of Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and other locations such as Al-Ain and Al-Fujairah, we will be augmenting our geographical representation by offering the programs for the first time in Ras Al Khaimah. Extended English Language programs running twice a week for 1 month will be introduced for the first time in our Dubai Campus as evening sessions. This has been introduced in response to meet the requirements of the Banking & Financial institutions. This year we are also introducing e-learning opportunities for about (3600) bank professionals representing (10%) of the total number of bank employees through the provision of (65) e-training programs. A new specialized international certificate in Retail Banking will be offered for the first time in 2013, in collaboration with Lafferty International. Leadership Development programs aiming at developing Leaders are also included in our 2013 plan; these programs will be offered in collaboration with prestigious schools/organizations such as Darden Business School, Virginia University, Harvard University, and the Banking & Financial Institutes in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia & Kuwait. The Leadership development programs (LDP) will also be organized and offered once a year in 2013 at Darden Business education institutions, USA in collaboration with the Banking and Finance Institutes in Saudi Arabia & Bahrain. We are also changing the interface of our training portal to make it more user-friendly and flexible. All banks will be able to create their own customized reports on their staff nominations, nominees’ attendance and export that information to their Training Systems. In addition to the Training Programs, EIBFS also offers short term Diploma programs and a Bachelors degree in Banking & Finance. Throughout the development of this plan, our staff has been involved closely with HR & Training Managers in the Banking & Finance sector - and I take this opportunity to thank to all the employees in the Banking & Finance sector who participated in bringing this plan together. Lastly, I would like to encourage all employees in the Banking & Finance sector to take advantage of this opportunity by enrolling in these programs and development activities which are included in the 2013 Annual Training Plan. With the amazing growth in the Banking & Finance sector, the expansion of businesses, large scale and small scale industries, the demand for qualified professionals have been increasing manifolds over the years. EIBFS is committed to keeping itself abreast with the increasing requirements of this sector and providing training programs that caters to the needs of the Banking & Finance professionals. Jamal Al Jassmi General Manager 2
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    About Us The EmiratesInstitute for Banking & Financial Studies (EIBFS) stands out amongst its contemporaries, being the sole provider of specialized knowledge and enhanced learning experiences to the banking and financial sector in UAE, since its establishment in 1983. EIBFS offers a wide range of training and academic programs that cater for the needs of banking, insurance, exchange and finance sectors. Thereby upgrading the knowledge and skills of current professionals, as well as creating a pool of UAE nationals capable of pursuing careers in the industry. Our Vision To be a leading institution in providing world-class education and training in banking and finance at local, regional and international level. Our Mission  To constantly provide excellent banking and financial human development programs to the satisfaction of our customers.  To contribute effectively towards emiratization in the banking and finance sector.  To upgrade and disseminate specialized knowledge in the banking and finance sector.  To promote scientific research in banking & finance sector. Our Objectives  To raise the standard of performance of the workforce employed in the banking sector.  To qualify the UAE Nationals for successful careers in the banking & financial sector.  To attract UAE Nationals who are not employed in Banks, train them to apply the concepts and meth­ ods of banking, thereby augmenting the existing pool of skilled national human resource. EIBFS Values  Professionalism (including quality) Excellency  Integrity  Team spirit  Accountability  Transparency (including openness)  Creativity  Quality  Lifetime learning  Building success  Towards globalization Training The EIBFS since inception is engaged in designing and delivering short-term training programs annually that focus on imparting knowledge and promoting skills to banking and financial sector employees. The annual training plan is considered one of the major methods used by EIBFS to achieve its objectives, vision and strategic plan in qualifying the competent banking staff and clients, to meet the growing needs of the banking and financial industry at the national and international levels. 3
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    Conferences/Symposiums/Round Table Meeting TheEIBFS organizes important symposiums, roundtable meetings, workshops and conferences annually on topical issues featuring eminent international speakers. It also organizes international conferences every two years which are attended by important delegates from UAE and different parts of the world. EIBFS is offering services and facilities to banks members/non-members on leasing basis. EIBFS Sharjah:  Training Halls: 18 training halls with different learning styles (workshop style, U-shape, etc.) which can accommodate around 15–30 participants  Meeting Halls: 2 meeting halls which can accommodate up to 12 people  Auditorium: 2 auditoriums which can accommodate out 175–370 people  Computer Lab: 4 computer labs which can accommodate up to 20 people 4
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    EIBFS Abu Dhabi: TrainingHalls: 16 training halls with different learning styles (workshop style, U-shape, etc..) which can accommodate around 15–30 participants  Auditorium: 1 auditorium which can accommodate up to 400 people  Computer Lab: 3 computer labs which can accommodate up to 20 – 25 people EIBFS Dubai:  Training Halls: 40 training halls with different learning styles (workshop style, U-shape, ..etc) which can accommodate around 15–30 participants  Meeting Halls: 2 meeting halls which can accommodate upto 12 people  Auditorium: 1 auditorium which can accommodate upto 1030 people  Computer Lab: 8 computer labs and 5 English language labs All our facilities are specially designed and equipped with latest audio-visual aids and internet access 5
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    The Library Our Libraryprovides various training and learning tools such as: books, periodicals, references, video tapes, compact discs and electronic databases. Library Services: Online Catalogue: Online search can be conducted (through the Internet) in the Library’s collection Islamic Financing Information Service (IFIS): It is a database that offers specialized information on Islamic banking & finance including reports, research and studies etc. Reuters Database Zawya Database: offers financial information, and information about the Gulf cooperation council countries and Arab countries. Training Policies and Procedures: Training Hours and Attendance We kindly request all our trainees to attend regularly and be punctual. Our Training programs are conducted from 8:30–14:00. If you are unable to attend or will be late, please notify the Training Department. Attendance reports will be viewed by your Banks through our online training portal. Certificates will not be issued to those who absent themselves for more than 20% of the total duration of the course. Kindly be informed that names printed on the certificate will be exactly printed the same way as entered to our online Training portal. Please ensure that your name is being entered correctly (or as desired) to our portal by your Bank. The Training Department will not be held responsible to re-print any certificate due to name errors. Cafeteria Facilities Complimentary Tea and coffee are available in our 3 campuses. Prayer Room Prayer Rooms are available for males & females in our 3 campuses; Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Smoking is Forbidden Smoking is a hazard to health and a cause of discomfort to your non-smoking colleagues and staff. Smok­ ing in the institute is totally forbidden. Mobiles To avoid disturbances during training, we request all participants to kindly TURN OFF mobiles while in the training room We wish you a valuable training experience with us… 6
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    How to getto EIBFS? Sharjah Branch Working Hours: Sunday – Thursday 08:00- 15:00 & 16:30-21:00 opposite to Sharjah Immigration, P.O Box 4166, Sharjah, UAE Tel : (06) 5728880, Fax :(06) 5723983/5728080 Email: training@eibfs.com Ajman Sharjah Campus R/A Sharjah Al Estiqlal Rolla Square University Road Road Al Wahda Immigration King Abdul Aziz Street King Abdul Aziz Street Bridge Central Bank Estaqlal street dge Abu Shagra a Park Al Wahd Rolla Bri King Faisal Street Sharjah Direction From Sharjah (Fish Market Bus Stand) Dubai Direction From Dubai Abu Dhabi Branch Working Hours: Sunday – Thursday 08:00- 15p00 & 16:30-21:00 Mouroor Street, EIBFS Building,P.O Box 7108, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel : (02) 4464666, Fax : (02) 4457700/4435222 Email: training@eibfs.com Eastern Ring Road Exit 8 Estern R ing Roa d Estern R Abu Dhabi Campus ing Roa d Al Nahyan Street Zayed Bridge Delma eet ra Ministry of The Emirates Centre oo Sada Str Youth Centre and for strategic studies Street M am Community Development & Research Al HCT 21st Street Abu Dhabi Men’s College 23rd Al IPIC eet 19 Str New Airport Road 4th Street Muroor Road Al Itihad Abu Dhabi News Papper reet Fire Bridge 15th Street 13th St 17 th Street Al Jazeera Sports & Cultural Club Al Itihad Old Airport Road Shaikh Rashid Bin Sae ed Al Maktoum st. Airport Road Mohd. Bin Khalifa St 7
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    Index 11 Annual Training Plan 2013 17 Banking Science 31 45 & Operations Programs Credit Management Corporate & Project Finance 55 Programs Banking English Programs Treasury & 71 83 Investment Programs Marketing Sales 99 & Customer Service Programs Human Resources Management & Leadership Programs Islamic Banking 111 Programs E-banking 121 Applications Programs 139 145 Risk Management & Compliance Programs Leadership Development Programs Academic & Professional Certif icate Programs
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    Annual Training Plan 2013 Annual Training Plan 2013
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    Annual Training Plan2013 Banking Science & Operations Programs Code Course Name Sharjah Abu Dhabi Dubai Al Ain Fujairah 1101 Bank Guarantees Jan 13-14 | Jun 30- Jul 1 Jan 27-28 | Sep 15-16 Jan 22-23 | Sep 10-11 1102 Banking Practice and Law in UAE Jan 20-22 | Jun 23-25 Feb 17-19 | Nov 10-12 Jan 29-31 | Oct 8-10 1104 Economics for Bankers Feb 10-12 | Sep 22-24 Jan 6-8 | Jun 30- Jul 1 Apr 2-4 | Dec 10-12 1105 IFRS Apr 21-22 | Oct 6-7 May 19-20 Apr 9-11 | Oct 29-30 1106 Introduction to Banking Products and Operation Jun 16-18 Mar 31 -Apr 2 | Oct 6-8 Jan 8-10 | Jun 25-27 Mar 17-19 1108 Principles of Internal Audit in Banks May 19-21 Oct 20-22 Mar 12-14 1109 Retail Banking Apr 28-29 | Jun 2-3 Mar 3-4 | May 26-27 May 14-15 | Dec 24-25 Dec 8-9 Mar 31 -Apr 1 1110 Statistics for Bankers Mar 31 -Apr 2 Feb 24-26 May 28-30 1111 Trade Finance- Basic Feb 3-5 | Sep 8-10 | Mar 17-19 (A) Jan 20-22 | Sep 29-Oct 1 Jan 15-17 | May 7-9 | Sep 17-19 May 12-14 Feb 10-12 1112 Trade Finance-Advanced Mar 3-4 | Sep 29-Oct 1 | Nov 10-12 Mar 17-19 | Nov 24-26 Apr 16-18 | Oct 22-24 1113 Documents Examination (ISBP) Apr 7-9 | Nov 24-26 Dec 8-10 Jun 18-20 | Dec 17-19 1114 SWIFT Messaging Apr 14-15 Jun 9-10 Apr 23-24 Credit Managemet Corporate & Project Finance Programs Code Course Name Sharjah Abu Dhabi Dubai Al Ain Fujairah 1201 Basic Financial Calculations Jan 27-29 | Sep 22-24 (A) Mar 3-5 Nov 26-28 1202 Credit Appraisal Techniques Feb 3-5 | Jun 9-11 Jan 27-29 | Jun 30- Jul 2 Apr 16-18 | Nov 12-14 1203 Credit Management Mar 10-12 | Sep 15-17 Apr 28-30 | Oct 27-29 Feb 26-28 | Dec 17-19 1204 Financial Statement Analysis Basic May 26-28 | Nov 10-12 Jan 13-15 | May 5-7 Mar 12-14 | Oct 1-3 Mar 3-5 Jan 20-22 1205 Problem Loan Management Jan 6-8 | Apr 28-30 Feb 24-26 | Oct 6-8 Jan 29-31 | Nov 19-21 1206 Project Financing May 5-7 | Oct 20-22 May 12-14 Apr 23-25 | Dec 24-26 1207 Real Estate Finance Jan 20-22 Feb 3-5 May 14-16 1209 Syndicated Loans Mar 17-18 Feb 17-18 Apr 9-10 1210 Working Capital Finance Jun 23-24 Sep 22-23 Sep 10-11 1211 Financial Statement Analysis - Advanced NEW Mar 24-26 | Nov 24-26 May 19-21 | Dec 15-17 Jun 11-13 | Oct 8-10 1212 SME Finance NEW Dec 15-16 Jun 16-17 Dec 10-11 Banking English Programs Code Course Name Sharjah Abu Dhabi Dubai Al Ain Fujairah 1301 General Business Communication Jan 27-29 | Nov 17-19 Mar 17-19 | Dec 8-10 Apr 16-18 | Dec 17-19 Feb 17-19 Oct 27-29 1302 English for Bankers I Jan 13-17 | Apr 7-11 | Jun 9-13 Jan 27-31 | May 5-9 | Oct 6-10 Feb 10-14 | May 19-23 | Nov 10-14 1303 English for Bankers II Feb 3-7 | May 5-9 | Sep 29-Oct 3 | Dec 8-12 Feb 10-14 | Jun 16-20 | Nov 17-21 Mar 3-7 | Jun 23-27 | Nov 24-28 1305 English Speaking Skills Feb 24-28 | Oct 6-10 Mar 10-14 | Sep 22-26 Mar 17-21 | Oct 20-24 1306 Business Writing Mar 10-11 | Dec 22-23 Mar 24-25 | Oct 27-28 Apr 21-22 | Nov 5-6 Sep15-16 Jun 2-3 1307 Report Writing Skills Mar 24-25 | May 26-27 Apr 28-29 | Sep 8-9 Jan 8-9 | Sep 24-25 12
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    Annual Training Plan2013 Banking English Extended Programs (Evening Classes) Code Course Name Dubai 1308 English Course- Entry Level NEW(PRE/POST ASSESSMENT REQUIRED) Feb (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 ) {Extended programs running twice a week for a duration May (6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29) of 4 weeks} Sept ( 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct 2) 1309 English Course- Intermediate Level NEW (PRE/POST ASSESSMENT) Mar (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27) {Extended programs running twice a week for a duration Jun (3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26) of 4 weeks} Nov (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27) Treasury and Investment Programs Code Course Name Sharjah Abu Dhabi Dubai Al Ain Fujairah 1401 Assets and Liabilities Management Mar 3-5 Feb 17-19 Jan 15-17 1403 Business Valuation Feb 10-12 Mar 31 -Apr 2 Jun 18-20 1404 Capital Markets and Money Markets Mar 17-18 | Sep 8-9 Jan 27-28 Feb 24-26 | Jul 2-3 Apr 14-15 1405 Foreign Exchange Basic Feb 24-26 | Apr 21-23 Jan 13-15 | Sep 8-9 Mar 12-14 | May 28-30 Nov 17-19 1406 FX and Money Markets-Advanced Mar 24-26 | Jun 9-11 Nov 17-19 Oct 8-10 | Nov 5-7 1407 Derivatives Jun 16-17 May 12-13 Jun 5-6 1408 Investment Banking Mar 31 -Apr 2 Jun 30- Jul 2 | Mar 17-19 Mar 26-28 | Nov 26-28 1409 Portfolio Management & Mutual Funds Sep 29-Oct 1 Jun 9-11 Feb 19-21 1410 Private Banking Oct 6-7 Nov 24-25 Apr 30 - May 1 1411 Stock Market Analysis & Valuation Jun 23-25 Oct 6-8 Nov 12-14 Sep 8-10 1412 Treasury Management Jan 6-8 Apr 21-23 Oct 29-31 1413 Fixed Income Analysis Mar 10-11 Dec 17-18 1414 Structured Products Jun 2-3 Oct 20-21 1415 Corporate Banking May 26-28 | Sep 22-24 Dec 22-24 May 21-23 | Jun 25-27 Marketing Sales & Customer Service Programs Code Course Name Sharjah Abu Dhabi Dubai Al Ain Fujairah 1501 Achieving Teller Excellence Jan 6 | Sep 15 Apr 7-8 | Sep 15 Jun 5 | Nov 12 1502 Breakthrough Customer Service Nov 10-11 Jan 20-21 | Nov 10 -11 Jan 8-9 | Sep 17-18 Feb 3-5 Dec 15-16 1504 Customer Relationship Management Corporate Feb 3-4 May 12-13 | Sept 29-30 Feb 12-13 | Oct 22-23 1505 Customer Relationship Management Retail Jan 20-21 Feb 10-11 | Oct 27-28 Jan 15-16 | May 21-22 May 26-27 May 12-13 1506 Ground Rules and Code of Ethics Sep 22 Jun 2 May 7 1507 Marketing of Financial Services Apr 7-8 Jun 23-24 Apr 16-17 1508 Tele Sales Skills May-19 Feb 24 | May 26 Mar 5 | Dec 17 Oct 20 Sep 8 1509 Business Etiquette Dec 22-23 Jan 6-7 | May 5-6 Feb 5-6 | Oct 1-2 1511 New Banking Product Development Jun 2-3 Apr 14-15 Jun 11-12 1512 Effective Selling Techniques NEW Jun 16-17 Mar 3-4 | Dec 8-9 Jun 25-26 | Nov 26-27 Jun 9-10 Nov 17-18 13
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    Annual Training Plan2013 Human Resources Management & Leadership Programs Code Course Name Sharjah Abu Dhabi Dubai Al Ain Fujairah 1601 Bank Branch Management Skills Apr 14-16 May 26-28 Nov 19-21 1602 Coaching and Mentoring Feb 10-11 | Sep 29-30 Apr 7-8 Feb 19-20 | Sep 24-25 1603 Effective Communication Techniques Feb 3-4 | Nov 24-25 Apr 21-22 Jan 29-30 | Oct 29-30 1604 Effective Leadership Skills Mar 3-5 | Oct 20-22 May 12-14 Mar 26-28 | Dec 10-12 1606 Negotiation Skills Feb 17-18 | Dec 15-16 Jan 13-14 | Dec 22-23 Feb 12-13 1609 Stress Management Jan 13 Apr 14 | Oct 20 Jan 22 | Sep 10 1610 Team Building Jan 20-21 |Oct 6-7 Jun 2-3 Jan 15-16 | Oct 22-23 Sep 29-30 Mar 3-4 1611 Time Management Feb 24-25 Jan 6-7 Mar 19-20 | Dec 24-25 Apr 7-8 May 5-6 1612 Emotional Intelligence Jan 8-9 May 19-20 Feb 26-27 | Jul 2-3 1613 Performance Management Apr 28-29 Sep 22-23 Apr 23-24 1614 Six Sigma May 12-14 Nov 17-19 Apr 7-9 1615 Total Quality Management May 19-21 Mar 10-12 Apr 2-4 1616 Training Needs Analysis NEW Jun 23-24 Nov 5-6 1617 Project Management - Basic NEW Mar 10-12 Dec 15-17 May 28-30 Islamic Banking Programs Code Course Name Sharjah Abu Dhabi Dubai Al Ain Fujairah 1701 Development of New Islamic Banking Products Feb 3-4 |Nov 17-18 Mar 24-25 Jan 8-9 1702 Introduction to Islamic Banking Jan 27-28 | May 19-20 | Sep 15-16 Apr 28-29 | Sep 29-30 Jan 15-16 | May 14-15 | Sep 17-18 Jan 6-7 Mar 24-25 1703 Islamic Accounting Standards Apr 14-16 | Dec 15-17 Jun 30- Jul 2 Sep 24-26 1705 Islamic Financial Markets Feb 24-25 Nov 10-11 Feb 19-20 1706 Islamic Credit Products Mar 3-4 Dec 22-23 Apr 2-3 1707 Islamic Investment Products Apr 21-22 Jun 16-17 Apr 16-17 1708 Islamic Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions Oct 27-28 Oct 20-21 Apr 30 - May 1 1709 Islamic Project Finance May 5-6 Feb 10-11 Dec 22-23 1710 Risk Management in Islamic Banks Dec 22-24 Mar 10-12 Jul 2-4 E-banking Applications Programs Code Course Name Sharjah Abu Dhabi Dubai Al Ain Fujairah 1801 Application of MS Excel - Basic Jan 20-21 | Nov 10-11 Feb 17-18 | Oct 27-28 Jan 29-30 | Jun 18-19 1804 Computer Crimes and Security System Mar 17-18 Sep 15-16 May 28-29 1806 Application Ms. Access Feb 17-19 Apr 7-9 Oct 22-24 1807 E-Banking Dec 15-16 May 5-6 Jan 22-23 1808 Financial Modeling Feb 10-12 | Jun 30- Jul 2 May 21-23 Mar 19-21 | Nov 5-7 1810 Application of MS Word Advanced May 19-20 | Jun 9-10 Mar 31 -Apr 1 | Dec 15-16 Feb 5-6 | Oct 29-30 1811 Application of MS PowerPoint Jun 23-24 May 26-27 Sep 24-25 1812 Application of MS Excel - Advanced NEW Dec 22-23 Nov 24-25 Apr 9-10 14
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    Annual Training Plan2013 Risk Management & Compliance Programs Code Course Name Sharjah Abu Dhabi Dubai Al Ain Fujairah 1901 Anti Money Laundering: Laws and Regulations Jan 6-7 | Apr 28-29 | Oct 27-28 (A) Feb 10-11 | Oct 6-7 Jan 15-16 (A) | May 7-8 | Nov 26-27 Jan 20-21 Nov 10-11 1903 Compliance Insights in Banks Apr 14-15 Jun 16-17 Oct 8-9 1904 Corporate Governance in Banks Mar 17-18 Sep 15-16 Mar 26-28 1906 Detection for Forgery and Counterfeiting Mar 31 -Apr 2 Jan 20-21 | Dec 8-9 Feb 5-6 | Sep 17-18 1907 Financial Crimes Under AML Apr 21-22 Nov 10-11 Jun 11-12 1909 Liquidity Risk Management Jan 27-28 May 5-6 Feb 19-20 1910 Operational Risk Management May 12-13 Sep 8-9 May 21-22 1911 Risk Management in Banks Jan 20-22 Feb 3-5 | Jun 9-11 Jan 29-31 | Jun 25-27 Jun 16-18 Sep 22-24 1913 Market Risk Management Sep 15-16 Mar 17-18 Oct 29-30 1914 Credit Risk Management May 5-6 | Nov 17-18 Feb 24-25 Dec 10-11 | May 15-16 1915 Basel Accords Compliance Insights- Basic Feb 24-25 | Jun 2-3 Mar 24-25 | Nov 24-25 Mar 5-6 | Jul 2-3 1916 Basel Accords Compliance Insights- Advanced Sep 8-9 Dec 22-23 Nov 5-6 1917 Risk Based Audit Apr 7-8 Apr 21-22 Oct 22-23 1918 Interest Rate Risk Management NEW Dec 8-9 Mar 31 -Apr 1 Nov 19-20 1919 Signature Forgery and Documents Screening NEW Apr 28-29 Dec 10-11 1920 FATCA NEW Jan 30 Jul 1 Sep 29 - 30 RAK Programs Code Course Name Sharjah 1502 Breakthrough Customer Service Jan 2 -3 1106 Introduction to Banking Products and Operation Feb 17-19 1302 Corporate Governance in Banks Sep 15-19 Conferences & Workshops: No Topic Event 1 Trends in Retail Banking Workshop 2 Best Practices in Banking Sector Forum 3 Emiratization & Development of UAE Nationals Workshop 4 Key Risk indicators in Banks Workshop 5 Business Continuity Standards Round Table 6 Securitization in UAE Workshop 7 Islamic Treasury Products Workshop 8 Basel III Implementation Round Table 9 Mobile Financial Services Workshop 10 Corporate Governance Forum Index 15
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    Contents Banking Science & Operations Programs Code Course Name 1101 Bank Guarantees 1102 Banking Practice and Law in UAE 1104 Economics for Bankers 1105 IFRS 1106 Introduction to Banking Products and Operation 1108 Principles of Internal Audit in Banks 1109 Retail Banking 1110 Statistics for Bankers 1111 Trade Finance- Basic 1112 Trade Finance- Advanced 1113 Documents Examination (ISBP) 1114 SWIFT Messaging Index 17
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    Banking Science & Operations Programs Banking Science & Operations Programs
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    Bank Guarantee Course No:1101 Overview Practical course to understand bank guarantees and standby letters of credit – the relevant ICC rules in particular. Contents Bank guarantees overview (accessory/ non-accessory, direct/ indirect) Main types of Guarantees Tender Guarantee, Advance Payment Guarantee, Performance Guarantee, Retention Money Guarantee Warranty Guarantee, Payment Guarantee, Shipping Guarantee, Facility Guarantee Main issues from practical point of view: Wording, Claims, Extend or Pay claims Examination of presentations Types of agreements under bank guarantee transaction Clauses and format of bank guarantee The main features of the revision URDG 758 Advising of guarantees, Amendments Liability of the Guarantor Uniform rules for demand guarantee (URDG 458) Standby Letters of Credit under ISP98 Targeted Audience Trade finance, credit, corporate, relationship manager, branch manager and audit department. Prerequisites 1111: Trade Finance Basic 1112: Trade Finance Advanced Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, Discussion and Case studies Sharjah Jan 13-14 Jun 30-Jul 1 Abu Dhabi Jan 27-28 Sep 15-16 Dubai Jan 22-23 Content Sep 10-11 19
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    Banking Practice andLaw in UAE Course No:1102 Overview To help the participants to learn the Banking Practice followed in UAE. Identify the developing regulatory changes. Contents Structure and functions of commercial Banks in UAE Banking Business Regulatory Framework and Role of Central Bank Laws relating to Banking regulations in UAE Regulation of Credit and Contracts Law Negotiable Instruments laws What is the basis of Banker-Customer Relationships? Focus on Fiduciary Duties Discussion of some of the land mark legal cases in UAE International Practices and Code of Banking Practice Dispute Resolution Cyber Law Targeted Audience All junior and fresh trainee officers in the Bank can attend the program, provided they have proficiency in English language or have attended our English course. Prerequisites None Duration 3 days Methodology Lectures, Discussion and Case studies Sharjah Jan 20-22 Jun 23-25 Abu Dhabi Feb 17-19 Nov 10-12 Dubai Jan 29-31 Oct 8-10 Content 20
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    Economics for Bankers Course No:1104 Overview This program introduces you to the fundamentals of economics useful for bankers with focus on Macroeco­ nomics. Contents The Economic Problem: Scarce Resources, Unlimited Wants, and Opportunity Costs The Concepts of Demand, Supply, and Equilibrium Business Organization and the Business Cycle Unemployment and Inflation Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Expenditures Analysis and Fiscal Policy Money and Financial Markets The UAE Central Bank Structure and Monetary Policy Current Economic Environment Basic graphing and graph interpretation skills to examine economic questions Economic policy problems faced by government: economic growth, budget deficits and debt Targeted Audience Bank personnel who have not had a formal course in Economics and wish to increase their understanding of economics as it relates to banking. Prerequisites None Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, Exercises, Analyzing Current Events Sharjah Feb 10-12 Sep 22-24 Abu Dhabi Jan 6-8 Jun 30- Jul 1 Dubai Apr 2-4 Content Dec 10-12 21
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    International Financial ReportingStandards (IFRS) Course No:1105 Overview To familiarize participants with the IFRS standards and its implications for bank reporting and disclosure information. Contents Financial Instruments Overview Of Historical Developments IAS 32: Presentation IAS 39 And IFRS 9: Recognition And Measurement IAS 39 And Exposure Draft: Amortisation And Impairment IAS 39 And Exposure Draft: Hedging IFRS 7: Disclosures Non-Financial Elements Financial Statement Presentation Non-Financial Assets Leasing Non-Financial Liabilities IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement Revenue Targeted Audience Senior Managers from finance and accounting, credit, treasury, internal control department of banks and regulatory bodies like central bank and the ministry of economy and commerce. Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lecture, discussion and case studies Sharjah Apr 21-22 Oct 6-7 Abu Dhabi May 19-20 Dubai Apr 9-11 Oct 29-30 Content 22
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    Introduction to BankingProducts & Operations Course No:1106 Overview Banking Products and Operations places emphasis on the practical and real life scenarios’ a banker face. We will be dealing in a number of real life case studies which will provide a greater insights related to the operational role. Contents Introduction to Banking The active and passive products in banking The corresponding business process, in particular Check Accounts, Deposits and Payment Transactions, Credit and Debit Cards Bills (Collection, Purchase, Discount & Negotiation), Negotiable Instruments Remittance Products and Trade Products Introduction Consumer and Mortgage Loans Corporate Finance Basics of Loans Laws applicable in Banking - International, Regional and Local Laws Financial Crimes and Identity Theft Trust Services and Safe Custody Risks Involved Ethical issues in financial services Targeted Audience Bank personnel who have are relatively new to the profession. This program will really help them to build their banking career. Prerequisites None Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, Exercises, & Case Studies Sharjah Jun 16-18 Abu Dhabi Mar 31 - Apr 2 Oct 6-8 Dubai Jan 8-10 Jun 25-27 Al Ain Mar 17-19 Rak Content Feb 17-19 23
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    Principles of InternalAudit in Banks Course No:1108 Overview To enhance the skills of the participants relating to the audit and control in banks and to highlight the crucial role of auditing as an important element in the management information system. Contents Introduction to modern risk-based internal audit function Reorganization of the audit function through audit teams (credit audit, branch audit, IT audit etc.) Reconfiguration of the audit universe (i.e. identifying areas to be audited) by grouping, end-to-end transaction and product processing cycles Implementation of a risk assessment methodology (inherent risk of each auditable unit) The prioritization of auditable units (categorization into high, medium and low risk auditable units) Developing and implementation of risk-based auditing tools and techniques Development of an Audit Charter and Manual (Institute of Internal Auditors and the requirements of the Bank for International Settlements) Implications of computerization and data management (System Control) Targeted Audience Internal auditor or inspection department staff Prerequisites None Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, group discussions, and case analysis Sharjah May 19-21 Abu Dhabi Oct 20-22 Dubai Mar 12-14 Content 24
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    Retail Banking Course No:1109 Overview Understand and learn various products and services under the retail banking segment. Help to improve the operational efficiency in handling the product and services by the retail banking staff. Enhance the marketing efforts and read the trends in competitive marketing. Contents Fundamentals of personal and retail banking segments KYC and account opening procedures Importance of Due Diligence Operational and management aspects of the segments Consumer lending and small business banking Mortgage lending Channel marketing Market practices and best practices and customer focus Mystery Shopping and service standards Targeted Audience Customer Service officers and officers connected with functional operations Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Discussion, interactive and presentations Sharjah Apr 28-29 Jun 2-3 Abu Dhabi Mar 3-4 May 26-27 Dubai May 14-15 Dec 24-25 Al Ain Dec 8-9 Fujairah Content Mar 31 -Apr 1 25
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    Statistics for Bankers Course No:1110 Overview Provide basic knowledge of the subject and familiarity with techniques to use them effectively in the banking and financial work situations. To give statistical and graphical tools that will help and improve the processes in an organization for better decision making and better judgment. Contents Introduction Graphic Representation of Data (Bar Diagram, Histogram, Polygon) Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Quartiles, Mode) Measures of Correlation & Regression Time Series Theory of Probability MS Excel (Spreadsheet) Targeted Audience All bank staff can attend this course Prerequisites None Duration 3 days Methodology Lectures, Class Work and Lab exercises Sharjah Mar 31 -Apr 2 Abu Dhabi Feb 24-26 Dubai May 28-30 Content 26
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    Trade Finance- Basic Course No:1111 Overview This program introduces you to the fundamental principles of Trade. Special emphasis is placed on topics of importance to you as a banker. A strong emphasis is placed on understanding the key elements of customer trade cycle analysis. Contents Why Trade Finance Commercial Contracts and the Use of Inco terms Commercial Documents The value of Document Title Methodology’s of Payment Understanding Payment Risk – The Risk Ladder Documentary Collections Documentary Credits Understanding Documentary Credit Process Responsibilities of Correspondent Banks in Trade Targeted Audience Banking professionals who have not attended a formal course in Trade Finance and who wish to move and build a strong career in Trade Finance. Prerequisites None Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, Exercises and Case Studies Sharjah Feb 3-5 Sept 8-10 Mar 17-19 (A) Abu Dhabi Jan 20-22 Sept 29-Oct 1 Dubai Jan 15-17 May 7-9 Sept 17-19 Al Ain May 12-14 Fujairah Content Feb 10-12 27
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    Trade Finance-Advanced Course No:1112 Overview This advanced course will provide delegates who are already familiar with or are working in a trade finance environment, with an insight into the more complex trade finance techniques that are becoming more common. Contents Trade Finance versus ‘balance sheet lending’ Understanding, identifying and managing risk (Importer and Exporter’s risk) Risk mitigation, management and transfer The mechanics and use of: Back to Back L/C structures, Transferable L/Cs, Revolving L/Cs The effective use of red and green clause letters of credit Standards of checking Documents Structuring Finance for the Trader International Demand and Contract Guarantees / Bonds Scope and Application Different types – Bid, Performance, Advance payment and Retention bonds Rules governing guarantees and bonds (Legal jurisdiction and expiry date issues) Opportunity spotting Standby L/C’s (SBLCs) Receivables Financing Mechanics of Factoring and Invoice Discounting Forfeiting – an important adjunct to the TF mechanism Role of Credit Insurance and Nightmare scenarios Targeted Audience All officers who have attended Trade finance Basic course or Officers with at least 2 years of experience in Trade or Credit departments in Banks. Prerequisites 1111: Trade Finance Basic Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, Discussion and Case studies Sharjah March 3-4 Sept 29-Oct 1 Nov 10-12 Abu Dhabi Mar 17-19 Nov 24-26 Dubai Apr 16-18 Oct 22-24 Content 28
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    Documents Examination (ISBP) Course No:1113 Overview Understand how the practices articulated in UCP 600 are applied by documentary practitioners. Determine compliance of documents with the terms of letters of credit and the impact of modifications or exclusions of provisions of UCP 600 on International Standard Banking Practice. Contents Preliminary Considerations The application and issuance of the credit General Principles Invoices Ocean / Marine Bills of Lading (Covering Port-to Port Shipments) Charter Party Bill of Lading Multimodal Transport Documents Air Transport Documents Road, Rail or Inland Waterway Transport Documents Insurance Documents Certificate of Origin Targeted Audience Trade finance, Documentary Credit, Audit senior staff who should be familiar with UCP 600 Prerequisites 1111: Trade Finance Basic Duration 3 Days Methodology Presentation, discussion, and group cases Sharjah April 7-9 Nov 24-26 Abu Dhabi Dec 8-10 Dubai Jun 18-20 Content Dec 17-19 29
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    SWIFT Messaging Course No:1114 Overview This course will give you an overview of SWIFT, its basics, its message standards and its main products and services. It also provides you with the necessary foundations to enable you to attend more advanced courses. Contents What is SWIFT? Explain SWIFT message work flow between banks through SWIFT society How to identify your counterparties How to distinguish the SWIFT message standards and types About the SWIFT acknowledgement SWIFT Collection Messages About the documentary Credit Messages Targeted Audience Current and New users who need a general overview of SWIFT Message Standards and types Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, Discussions, and Exercises Sharjah Apr 14-15 Abu Dhabi Jun 9-10 Dubai Apr 23-24 Content 30
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    Contents Credit Managemet Corporate & Project Finance Programs Code Course Name 1201 Basic Financial Calculations 1202 Credit Appraisal Techniques 1203 Credit Management 1204 Financial Statement Analysis Basic 1205 Problem Loan Management 1206 Project Financing 1207 Real Estate Finance 1209 Syndicated Loans 1210 Working Capital Finance 1211 Financial Statement Analysis - Advanced NEW 1212 SME Finance NEW Index 31
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    Project Finance Corporate & Credit Mgt. Programs Credit Managemet Corporate & Project Finance Programs
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    Basic Financial Calculations Course No:1201 Overview This course provides a hands-on introduction to basic financial mathematics and the use of financial calculators. Participants will learn about time value of money and discounted cash-flow principles. Financial market participants who are unsure of their financial math skills will find this course useful. Contents The time value of money Financial calculators and using them Interest/ Return calculations Mortgage, asset valuation Bond valuation Cash flow analysis and calculations Targeted Audience Retail and corporate staff with basic knowledge of accounting and mathematics. Prerequisite None Duration 3 Days Methodology Presentation, lecture, illustration, exercise and case studies. Sharjah Jan 27-29 Sep 22-24 (A) Abu Dhabi Mar 3-5 Dubai Content Nov 26-28 33
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    Credit Appraisal Techniques Course No:1202 Overview Credit Appraisal remains one of most critical functions of any bank. This course will give the participants a good grounding in the basics of credit analysis and business evaluation. Participants can hone their skills of going behind the financial statements and detecting inconsistencies, if any. Participants will develop the necessary skill to match credit facilities to the needs of borrowers and mitigate risks through documentation, covenants and collateral security. Contents Basic principles of bank credit Credit risk analysis through ratios and cash flow analysis Univariate and Multivariate analysis Forecasting financials and sensitivity analysis Importance of Site Inspections Credit scoring Credit rating Cash flow lending Evaluation of working capital and term loans Ensuring proper use of bank facilities Structuring of facilities Targeted Audience Commercial loan officers with at least 6 Months experience in the commercial credit department who wish to enhance their knowledge about credit appraisal techniques Prerequisites 1204: Financial Statements Analysis Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, exercises, and case studies Sharjah Feb 3-5 Jun 9-11 Abu Dhabi Jan 27-29 Jun 30- Jul 2 Dubai Apr 16-18 Content Nov 12-14 34
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    Credit Management Course No:1203 Overview The objective of this course is to provide participants with adequate knowledge about the management of Credit in banks. Participants will learn about the importance of Credit culture and its impact on the credit process. Participants will learn about administration of loans, post-sanction follow-up of loans and the process of securing collateral. Participants will be able to appreciate the portfolio approach to credit management. Contents Overview of Credit Management Regulatory Framework and Prudential Norms Credit Policy in Banks Documentation and types of security Credit Evaluation: Term Loans & Working Capital Credit Monitoring Follow up and Recovery Management Targeted Audience Executives from corporate banking Prerequisites 1202: Credit analysis Techniques Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, discussion and case studies Sharjah Mar 10-12 Sep 15-17 Abu Dhabi Apr 28-30 Oct 27-29 Dubai Feb 26-28 Content Dec 17-19 35
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    Financial Statement AnalysisBasic Course No:1204 Overview The course on financial statement analysis provides participants with a fundamental understanding of accounting principles, concepts, conventions, and key characteristics of accounting information. Participants will be able to learn about the various types of financial statements and their importance. They will learn the use of various analytical tools like ratio analysis and common-size statements and distinguish between cash flows and profits and identify the different types of cash flows. They will be able to identify the key line items on the financials and their inter-relationships. Contents Overview of the purpose and structure of financial statements Important accounting principles, concepts, conventions and characteristics of accounting information Reading and understanding the balance sheet and income statement Trend analysis / common size statements Ratio analysis Cash flows Targeted Audience Lending personnel or management trainees with a basic knowledge of accounting. - Junior commercial loan officers Prerequisites None Duration 3 days Methodology Lectures, illustrations, exercises, and case Studies Sharjah May 26-28 Nov 10-12 Abu Dhabi Jan 13-15 May 5-7 Dubai Mar 12-14 Oct 1-3 Alain Mar 3-5 Fujairah Jan 20-22 Content 36
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    Problem Loan Management Course No:1205 Overview This course will enable participants to identify the early warning signals of problem loans. Participants will be able to recognize the causes of business failure and operating losses. They will be able to develop a concrete set of procedures once a problem loan has been identified. Participants will explore options for resolving problem loans including workout, outplacement and liquidation. Contents Causes of Problem Loans and Costs Identification of Problem Loans and Measuring Delinquency-Regulatory guidelines Controlling Problem Loans Analysis of the Remedial Actions Strategy for Loan Recovery Mandate for Loan Recovery and Legal mechanisms Execution of Loan Recovery and System for Monitoring Targeted Audience Commercial lending officers with a good understanding of credit analysis. Prerequisite 1202: Credit Appraisal Techniques Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, discussions, and case studies Sharjah Jan 6-8 Apr 28-30 Abu Dhabi Feb 24-26 Oct 6-8 Dubai Jan 29-31 Content Nov 19-21 37
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    Project Financing Course No:1206 Overview The course will provide participants with an overview of the core principles of project finance. Participants will gain a greater insight into Project Risks and grasp the crucial factors and techniques used in structuring project financings. Participants will be able to understand the essential credit issues in appraising project finance proposals. Contents Fundamentals and Rationale of Project Financing Analysis of Project Viability and Risk Management Security Arrangements and Legal Structure Role of Credit Ratings and Project Evaluation Ownership and Financial Structuring Legal Documentation and Funding Sources The Lenders perspective Sponsors Perspective Targeted Audience Staff working in commercial loans departments. It is a prerequisite for UAE nationals to have 2 years minimum experience, and for others 3 years experience. Prerequisites 1202: Credit Appraisal Techniques Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, exercises, discussions Sharjah May 5-7 Oct 20-22 Abu Dhabi May 12-14 Dubai Apr 23-25 Content Dec 24-26 38
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    Real Estate Finance Course No:1207 Overview This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and tools used by real estate professionals to analyze the financial feasibility of real estate developments. Participants will be able to analyze the risk and returns of investing in property. They will understand the relative advantages of debt and equity financing structures and the relevance of property cash flows. Contents Measuring Real Estate Returns Property Finance Risk Management  Financing Instruments & Techniques Financial Structures: Development Financial feasibility: Developing the Business Plan Securitization of Real Property Interest & Mortgages Targeted Audience Executives in personal & corporate banking who finance real estate, senior executive who wish to advance their knowledge of real estate finance. Prerequisites 1202: Credit Appraisal Techniques Duration 3 Days Methodology Case studies, presentation and interactive discussions Sharjah Jan 20-22 Abu Dhabi Feb 3-5 Dubai Content May 14-16 39
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    Syndicated Loans Course No:1209 Overview This course aims at providing participants with knowledge of organizing and participating in syndicated loans. This course highlights the legal issues in a syndicated loan and provides an insight into the nature of documents and covenants. Participants will understand the roles of various participants in structuring a transaction and how to price a syndicated loan. Contents Characteristics of Loan Syndication Advantages and disadvantages to borrowers and banks Identifying strategies for syndicate participants and their roles Significant titles in Syndicate facilities Types of syndicated facilities The syndication sales cycle and principal milestones Analyzing principal elements of the pricing structure Reviewing pricing strategies and the trade-off between price and structure Loan agreements/documentation in syndication Evaluating how to negotiate the best deal Transfer mode in Secondary market Targeted Audience Participants possessing knowledge of corporate credit Prerequisites 1203: Credit Management Duration 2 Days Methodology Lecture and case studies Sharjah March 17-18 Abu Dhabi Feb 17-18 Dubai Content Apr 9-10 40
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    Working Capital Finance Course No:1210 Overview This course will enable the participants to understand the various components of operating cycle The participants will learn to link the financing structures with the stages of the operating cycle. They will able to identify the merits of appropriate funded and non-funded instruments required for working capital finance. Contents Working capital cycle. Various components affecting working capital cycle Various products for working capital financing Structuring of the required facilities Precautions to be taken in working capital assessment Supervision & follow up for efficient utilization of working capital finance. Targeted Audience Executives in corporate banking department responsible for funding working capital Prerequisite 1202: Credit Appraisal Techniques Duration 2 Days Methodology Lecture, illustrations and case studies. Sharjah Jun 23-24 Abu Dhabi Sept 22-23 Dubai Content Sept 10-11 41
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    Financial Statements AnalysisAdvanced Course No:1211 Overview This Course will enable participants to identify balance sheet strengths, weaknesses and inconsistencies if any. The participants will also be able to gauge the quality of earnings. They will learn the used of advanced analytical tools and glean information from notes to accounts. Participants will perform simple credit analysis and industry analysis. They should be able to identify signals that indicate fraudulent reporting Contents Review of Balance sheet, Income statement and Cash Flow Statement Inconsistencies in financial statements Sources and applications of funds analysis. Horizontal and Vertical analysis Ratio analyses/Du Pont model Cash flow analysis Preparing proforma financial statements and validating them. Liquidity and Solvency Overview of Credit Analysis and Industry analysisalysis Targeted Audience Recent entrants into the credit department with about 6 months to one year experience. Prerequisites 1204: Financial Statements Analysis- Basic Duration 3 days Methodology Case studies, presentation & interactive discussions Sharjah Mar 24-26 Nov 24-26 Abu Dhabi May 19-21 Dec 15-17 Dubai Jun 11-13 Content Oct 8-10 42
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    SME Finance Course No:1212 Overview The broad objective of the Course is to improve the capacity of participants to appraise Micro and SME credit requests .Participants will be able to Identify business financing needs of SMEs and understand and apply the key concepts of financial analysis to SMEs risk, particularly through cash flow and budget analysis, They will be able to Identify early warning signs of company distress and adopt appropriate conduct vis-à-vis SME’s in distress. Contents Introduction to Small and Medium Enterprises Lending Challenges in SME lending Credit Analysis Cash Flow Analysis and Breakeven and Debt Service Ratio Analysis Loan Structuring Loan Documentation Monitoring Problem Loans Targeted Audience The course is suitable for relationship managers responsible for the development of Micro and SMEs portfolios. Prerequisites None Duration 2 days Methodology Presentation, lecture, illustration, exercise and case studies. Sharjah Dec 15-16 Abu Dhabi Jun 16-17 Dubai Content Dec 10-11 43
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    Contents Banking English Programs Code Course Name 1301 General Business Communication 1302 English for Bankers I 1303 English for Bankers II 1305 English Speaking Skills 1306 Business Writing 1307 Report Writing Skills 1308 English Course- Entry Level NEW (PRE/POST ASSESSMENT) 1309 English Course- Intermediate Level NEW (PRE/POST ASSESSMENT) Index 45
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    General Business Communication Course No:1301 Overview To introduce the fundamentals of good business communication. Contents Communication theory Letters Persuasive communication Verbal communication skills Targeted Audience This program is intended for those with a high level of English. Prerequisites None Duration 3 Days Methodology Presentations, discussions, class work, activities, case studies Sharjah Jan 27-29 Nov 17-19 Abu Dhabi March 17-19 Dec 8-10 Dubai April 16-18 Dec 17-19 Alain Feb 17-19 Fujairah Content Oct 27-29 47
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    English for BankersI Course No:1302 Overview To enable trainees to use English more effectively in a banking context. Contents Banking and finance vocabulary Revision of grammar structures Handling information Making arrangements, offers and requests Targeted Audience This program is intended for those employed by banks with an elementary to intermediate level ability in the use of English. An admission test may be required prior to acceptance. Prerequisites None Duration 5 days Methodology Presentations, discussions, class work, role-plays, audio CDs Sharjah Jan 13-17 Apr 7-11 Jun 9-13 Abu Dhabi Jan 27-31 May 5-9 Oct 6-10 Dubai Feb 10-14 May 19-23 Nov 10-14 Rak Content Sep 15-19 48
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    English for BankersII Course No:1303 Overview To develop and expand skills in all aspects of English relating to banking, business and finance. Contents Reading and comprehension of banking vocabulary at an advanced level Planning and writing business emails Agreeing and disagreeing Social and business expressions Targeted Audience This program is intended for those with a high level of English. Prerequisite 1302: English for Bankers I Duration 5 Days Methodology Presentations, discussions, class work, role-plays, audio CDs Sharjah Feb 3-7 May 5-9 Sep 29-Oct 3 Dec 8-12 Abu Dhabi Feb 10-14 Jun 16-20 Nov 17-21 Dubai Mar 3-7 Jun 23-27 Content Nov 24-28 49
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    English Speaking Skills Course No:1305 Overview Improve trainees’ ability to participate in conversations in English. Contents Practicing general conversation tactics Asking questions and making enquiries Expressing opinions, likes and dislikes Using language to discuss current affairs Making small talk Practicing listening and pronunciation Targeted Audience This program is intended for participants with at least an intermediate level of English. Prerequisites None Duration 5 Days Methodology Presentations, discussions, practical exercises, role plays, group/pair work, audio CDs and DVDs Sharjah Feb 24-28 Oct 6-10 Abu Dhabi Mar 10-14 Sep 22-26 Dubai Mar 17-21 Content Oct 20-24 50
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    Business Writing Course No:1306 Overview To plan and accurately compose business emails, letters, memos and reports. Contents Organizing content and layout Using appropriate grammar and vocabulary Writing in a clear and concise business style Achieving an appropriate tone Targeted Audience This program is intended for participants with at least an intermediate level of English. Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentations, discussions, class work, role-plays, group / pair work Sharjah Mar 10-11 Dec 22-23 Abu Dhabi Mar 24-25 Oct 27-28 Dubai Apr 21-22 Nov 5-6 Alain Sep 15-16 Fujairah Content Jun 2-3 51
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    Report Writing Skills Course No:1307 Overview To train the trainees in writing reports in a banking context. Contents Grammar and language of formal reports Type and structure of reports Presentation of data in various formats (graphs, figures, charts etc) within a report Writing and editing reports Minutes of meetings Targeted Audience This program is intended for participants with at least an intermediate level of English. Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentations, discussions, class work, role-plays, group/pair work Sharjah March 24-25 May 26-27 Abu Dhabi April 28-29 Sept 8-9 Dubai Jan 8-9 Content Sept 24-25 52
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    English Course- EntryLevel (PRE/POST ASSESSMENT REQUIRED) Course No:1308 {Extended programs running twice a week for a durationof 4 weeks} Overview The course helps those already working in the fields of banking and finance to develop key language functions. Contents Reading and comprehension of banking vocabulary at an elementary to intermediate level Formal and informal communications styles Preparing for and chairing meetings Writing clearly and concisely Targeted Audience This program is intended for those employed by banks with an elementary to intermediate level ability in the use of English. Prerequisite None Duration 8 Days, twice a week over four weeks, Evenings Methodology Discussions, practical exercises, role plays, group/pair work and audio CDs Dubai Feb (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 ) May (6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29) Content Sep (9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Oct 2) 53
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    English Course-Intermediate Level(Pre/Post Assessment Required) Course No:1309 {Extended programs running twice a week for a durationof 4 weeks} Overview The course helps those already working in the fields of banking and finance to develop their banking vocabulary and confidence in using English in everyday situations.Contents Reading and comprehension of banking vocabulary at an intermediate to advanced level Understanding and writing business reports Preparing and delivering effective presentations Targeted Audience This program is intended for those employed by banks with an intermediate to advanced level ability in the use of English. Prerequisites None Duration 8 Days, twice a week over four weeks, Evenings Methodology Discussions, practical exercises, role plays, group/pair work and audio CDs Dubai Mar (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27) Jun (3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26) Nov (4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 ) Content 54
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    Contents Treasury and Investment Programs Code Course Name 1401 Assets and Liabilities Management 1403 Business Valuation 1404 Capital Markets and Money Markets 1405 Foreign Exchange- Basic 1406 FX and Money Markets-Advanced 1407 Derivatives 1408 Investment Banking 1409 Portfolio Management & Mutual Funds 1410 Private Banking 1411 Stock Market Analysis & Valuation 1412 Treasury Management 1413 Fixed Income Analysis 1414 Structured Products 1415 Corporate Banking Index 55
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    Asset Liability Management(ALM) Course No:1401 Overview The course aims to assist the course participants understand the traditional, as well as the changing landscape of ALM in banks, to equip them to employ the traditional methods and to explore reviewed developments in risk measurement, and to enable them to appreciate how the ALM process integrates with the overall strategy of the banks. Contents ALM and Role of Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO) Interest rate structure and comparison to interest/product pricing of assets and liabilities Loan and investment portfolios in the light of the FX, liquidity, credit and contingency risks Actual performance against the projections and the reasons for any effect on spreads Parameters for the purpose of stabilizing ALM of banks including NII, NIM etc. Basel committee prescriptions for ALM Targeted Audience Risk Managers and Analysts, Treasurers, Branch Managers, Fund Managers, Auditors, Controllers, Regulators, Legal and Compliance Staff. Prerequisite 1911: Risk Management in Banks Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, Discussions, Exercises and Case Studies. Sharjah March 3-5 Abu Dhabi Feb 17-19 Dubai Content Jan 15-17 57
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    Business Valuation Course No:1403 Overview The course sets out to identify the rationale and scenarios for doing business valuations. It concentrates on the different valuation methodologies, used to assess the value of the business and, finally highlights the sensitivity and scenario analysis, which is used to improve the base case valuation. Contents Introduction to business valuation and common valuation methodologies Determining and reconciling free cash flow with the consolidated statement of cash flow value drivers WACC: calculating the after-tax expected cost of debt, using CAPM to calculate the expected cost of equity THE DCF approach to business valuation & its limitations Terminal value and its impact on the DCF valuation Sensitivity and Scenario Analyses Targeted Audience Officers from Treasury, Investments, Private Banking, and Wealth Management (Participants must have good understanding of basic corporate finance) Prerequisites 1201: Basic Financial Calculations Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, illustrations, exercise and case studies. Sharjah Feb 10-12 Abu Dhabi Mar 31 -Apr 2 Dubai Content Jun 18-20 58
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    Capital Markets andMoney Markets Course No:1404 Overview This course is to familiarize the participants with the basic concepts of financial markets and to learn the mechanics of trading securities in capital markets especially in DFM, ADX and Nasdaq-Dubai. See the deep practical view of the how financial markets are operating. To understand how stock market indices works and how they are calculated. The role of custodians, clearing and settlement houses within these markets and how they interact with stock exchanges around the world. Contents Financial markets, local and international markets and its role The capital markets of GCC in general and of the UAE in particular (NASDAQ-Dubai, DFM & ADX) Regulatory framework of capital markets including (SEC, FSA, SCA & DFSA) Major stock exchanges of the world and their working mechanisms Stock market indices and how to interpret them Trading systems in the exchanges of the world including of NASDAQ-Dubai, DFM & ADX Placing orders and settlements procedures Concept, procedures and mechanisms of the corporate actions (type of Dividends, Right issue, Stock splits) Type of accounts in the capital markets Trading, clearing, settlement, transfer of ownership and custody of securities mechanisms Clearing and Settlement: The role of Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) – LCH.Clearnet, Euroclear, Crest, Clearstream etc. Targeted Audience Officers in investment department, brokerage division, treasury department, private banking/wealth management and operations department. Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, exercises and case studies Sharjah March 17-18 Sep 8-9 Abu Dhabi Jan 27-28 Dubai Feb 24-26 July 2-3 Alain Content April 14-15 59
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    Foreign Exchange -Basic Course No:1405 Overview The course aims to offer the participants basic understanding of the FX market and Money Markets and their respective frameworks, and to familiarize the participants with the FX products & money market instruments. Contents Fundamentals of foreign currency exchange rates FX quoting and pricing Cost to trade Forex and to calculate profits and losses Leverage impact on Forex trading & the risks of Forex trading Money market and its various instruments Operations of the money markets in banks FX and money market products as asset classes in portfolio/asset management Targeted Audience Junior Staff working in the Treasury Divisions, Remittances, FX and Foreign Trade Departments of Banks Prerequisites None Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, Illustrations and Exercises Sharjah Feb 24-26 Apr 21-23 Abu Dhabi Jan 13-15 Sep 8-9 Dubai Mar 12-14 May 28-30 Al Ain Content Nov 17-19 60
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    FX and MoneyMarkets -Advanced Course No:1406 Overview The aim of this course is to enable the participants to analyze market dynamics, instruments & arbitrage and hedging opportunities in the FX and money market Contents FX and money market instruments including short-term interest rate products How and why the FX markets fluctuate and the impact of central banks? Manage interest rate and currency risk using money market instruments Repurchase Agreements (Repo) and reverse Repo Hedging strategies using swaps, FRAs, futures and options and arbitrage opportunities Benchmark interest rates like LIBOR and EIBOR and its impact on interest rate risk management Targeted Audience Managers Corporate, Money Market Executives, Treasury Executives, Relationship Officers, FX Executives, Accountants and Auditors, Finance Executives Prerequisite 1405: Foreign Exchange Basic Duration 3 Days Methodology Illustrations, Exercises & Case Studies Sharjah March 24-26 Jun 9-11 Abu Dhabi Nov 17-19 Dubai Oct 8-10 Content Nov 5-7 61
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    Derivatives Course No:1407 Overview Participants will learn the structure of all types of derivatives including forwards, futures, swaps, traded options, OTC options, and warrants and convertibles and will be equipped to employ derivatives in hedging the clients’ investment portfolios.Contents Contents Concepts of forwards, futures, options and swaps Integrated swaps and fixed income products Valuation of forwards, futures, options and swaps The central pricing methodologies for forwards, futures and swaps, options etc. Hedging principles and risk management VAR Approach The use of derivatives in investment management portfolios Targeted Audience Derivatives traders and salespersons, Product control and middle office staff, Corporate treasury staff Financial control and risk management personnel, Fund managers, Private bankers and Investment advisors, Derivatives systems developers Prerequisites 1404: Capital Markets & Money Markets 1405: Foreign Exchange-Basic Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, Exercises, Incorporating case studies and workshop sessions. Sharjah Jun 16-17 Abu Dhabi May 12-13 Dubai June 5-6 Content 62
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    Investment Banking Course No:1408 Overview The course assists the participants to understand corporate objectives and identify clients / prospects needs, advise and recommend appropriate strategies or investment banking solutions to clients, assess and evaluate different financing alternatives and valuation methodologies, and to learn the process of effective negotiation. Contents Commercial Vs. investment banking Asset management including the equity market and the fixed income market Stock and bond offering including IPOs & book building process Merger and acquisition Private placement and reorganization Institutional sales and trading Securities regulations & ethics Investment banking scope in GCC and transactions. Targeted Audience Corporate finance professionals in investment banks, IB divisions of commercial banks, corporate and law firms. Venture capitalists, Strategic Planners, Management Consultants and , Accountants. Prerequisites 1404: Capital Markets & Money Markets 1405: Foreign Exchange-Basic Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, worked examples, case studies and and role-play exercises to ensure participants' understanding of the techniques being discussed. Sharjah Mar 31 -Apr 2 Abu Dhabi Jun 30- July 2 Mar 17-19 Dubai Mar 26-28 Content Nov 26-28 63
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    Portfolio Management andMutual Funds Course No:1409 Overview The course aims to make participants understand the analytics necessary to manage a portfolio by using various asset classes particularly equity and bonds, implement an assortment of equity and fixed income strategies , comprehend the interrelationships between these strategies, understand the concept of securitization and develop the portfolio performance parameters. Contents Asset Classes: equity, money market products, fixed income securities, currencies, property, commodities, derivatives etc. Equity Portfolio Management: Diversification and hedging the equity portfolio. Fixed Income Portfolio: advantages for individuals: bonds vs. bond funds, advantages for institutions: active vs. passive strategies. Collective Investment Schemes (Mutual Funds) Securitized Products: MBS, ABS and CDOs. Portfolio Performance Measurement. Targeted Audience Junior Portfolio Managers, Money Managers, Research Analysts, Client Services Staff, Consultants, Individual and Institutional Investors, Private Bankers and Financial Advisors, Research Staff Members of Banks and Financial Institutions. Prerequisites 1404: Capital Markets & Money Markets 1413: Fixed Income Analysis Duration 3 Days Methodology Lecturers, Case Studies and Exercises. Sharjah Sep 29-Oct 1 Abu Dhabi Jun 9-11 Dubai Content Feb 19-21 64
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    Private Banking Course No:1410 Overview The course aims to assist participants to design a successful private banking strategy to maximize profitability, implement innovative marketing techniques to win new business and defend an existing client base, use creative asset management products and services to meet specific client demands and formulate innovative asset planning services to benefit both the client and the bank. Contents Design a successful private banking strategy to maximize profitability Implement innovative marketing techniques to win new business and defend an existing client base. Various types of asset management products including Sharia’ compliant products Use creative asset management products and services to meet specific client demands Trust and Waqf creation, off-Shore accounts and tax implications Targeted Audience Professionals and bankers in the areas of private banking, wealth management, relationship management, investment management, trust management, department heads etc. Prerequisite None Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentation, lively discussions, real-life case studies Sharjah Oct 6-7 Abu Dhabi Nov 24-25 Dubai Content Apr30 - May 1 65
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    Stock Market Analysisand Valuation Course No:1411 Overview The aim of the course is to familiarize the participants with the basic concepts of stock and bond analysis and to highlight tools and valuation techniques used in the analysis. To enable them to apply these techniques to select the equity and fixed income securities traded in the stock exchanges. Contents Overview of financial and capital markets. Common stock valuation approaches : Fundamental Vs. Technical analysis How Fundamental Analysis deals with company's performances Vs. Technical Analysis which deals with charts and formations CAPM and the concept of Beta Bond valuation including impact of change in interest rates on bond prices, yield to maturity, Duration etc. Typical bond investing strategies including active vs. passive strategies Targeted Audience Treasury, investment, private banking, and wealth management and anyone dealing with capital markets Prerequisites None Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, Illustration, Exercises and Case Studies. Sharjah Jun 23-25 Abu Dhabi Oct 6-8 Dubai Nov 12-14 Al Ain Content Sept 8-10 66
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    Treasury Management Course No:1412 Overview This course sets out to provide participants/delegates with a comprehensive understanding of how to manage treasury affairs with a detailed look at the various financial instruments that can be traded. Contents Treasury management overview: corporate strategy, role of the treasurer in raising capital and managing corporate risks. Treasury organization and structure including back, middle and front office operations. Treasury control framework and treasury performance management. Cash management objectives including cash flow forecasting and working capital management. Money markets instruments including types of instruments, discount versus interest bearing securities, short-dated bonds, the repurchase agreement etc. Bond risk management strategies. Targeted Audience Senior staff in treasury department, investment department & branch managers with back ground in financial markets products. Prerequisites 1406: FX and Money Markets –Advanced. Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, Discussion and Case Studies. Sharjah Jan 6-8 Abu Dhabi April 21-23 Dubai Content Oct 29-31 67
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    Fixed Income Analysis Course No:1413 Overview The aim of the course is to develop skills, and competencies in analyzing fixed income securities markets and to familiarize the participants with the concepts of bond pricing and its application. To gain an insight into fixed income securities in the framework of investment and risk management and the impact of rating on bond prices. Contents Overview of fixed income markets Fixed income product types Bond price/bond quote/bond yield (YTM) Fixed Income Analysis. - Calculating Yield, understanding cash flow, pricing bonds, bond valuation, time value of money, essentials of yield curve Bond investment & risk factors, overview of investment Risk, types of risks Role of rating agencies Targeted Audience Officers from Treasury, investment, private banking, and wealth management. Anyone dealing with fixed income securities Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, Illustrations, Exercises and Case Studies Abu Dhabi March 10-11 Dubai Content Dec 17-18 68
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    Structured Products Course No:1414 Overview The course sets out to provide participants with a clear understanding of the role of structured product vehicles and to demonstrate a practical understanding of the core concepts behind structured products and the range of assets including sharia’ compliant products linked to structured products. Contents Mechanics of structured products & origins of interest in structured products Why issuers create structured products? Investor’s interest in structured products SPVs & underlying assets used for SPVs Securitization of Sharia’ Compliant Islamic Products Current state of Structured Products used in UAE and its scope Targeted Audience Sales staff, traders, financial analysts, securitization market practitioners, portfolio risk managers, corporate financiers, treasurers, credit risk managers and bank staff with basic understanding of financial market asset classes. Prerequisite 1404: Capital Markets and Money Markets Duration 2 days Methodology Illustrations, exercises and cases Sharjah Jun 2-3 Abu Dhabi Content Oct 20-21 69
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    Corporate Banking Course No:1415 Overview This is a comprehensive strategic management course for senior banking executives that will assist them to understand the success factors of corporate banking, how to use the planning process to set goals, control costs and to increase the profitability of clients and sales channels. Contents Successful corporate banking strategy to maximize profitability in terms of risk adjusted returns. Planning and budgeting process to increase the value of bank and control costs Build a competitive, client oriented sales organization to respond to the needs of corporate clients. Implement an effective rating system for corporate and cash flow based lending, and risk adjusted pricing under Basel II. Streamline the bank’s credit policies and processes and optimize the cooperation between the credit department and the sales organization. Identify the major risk factors in corporate banking and implement an effective risk management system. Targeted Audience Heads of Corporate Banking, Corporate Banking Relationship Managers and Directors, Credit Managers and Directors, Corporate Debt Advisers and other banking professionals who need to understand corporate banking operations. Prerequisites 1914: Credit Risk Management Duration 3 Days Methodology The program is highly interactive, making extensive use of case studies, exercises and group discussions as well as presentations by the Course Instructor. Sharjah May 26-28 Sep 22-24 Abu Dhabi Dec 22-24 Dubai Jun 25-27 Content May 21-23 70
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    Contents Marketing Sales & Customer Service Programs Code Course Name 1501 Achieving Teller Excellence 1502 Breakthrough Customer Service 1504 Customer Relationship Management Corporate 1505 Customer Relationship Management Retail 1506 Ground Rules and Code of Ethics 1507 Marketing of Financial Services 1508 Tele Sales Skills 1509 Business Etiquette 1511 New Banking Product Development 1512 Effective Selling Techniques NEW Index 71
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    Achieving Teller Excellence Course No:1501 Overview The program takes you through what a customer requires and desires from us as Bankers, and it will equip you with skills required to professionally deal with any service situation. Contents Introduction Customer satisfaction Customer Interaction cycle Handling Unusual/ Unexpected situations Understanding Customer Requirements  Product knowledge & Benefit illustration Taking leads or referrals for Cross selling Mock Plays Targeted Audience All tellers and front line staff of the branch, who have English language fluency or have attended our English program modules Prerequisite None Duration 1 Day Methodology Lectures, discussions and case studies Sharjah Jan 6 Sept 15 Abu Dhabi April 7 Sept 15 Dubai Jun 5 Content Nov 12 73
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    Breakthrough Customer Service Course No:1502 Overview To provide participants with concepts and practice exercises of quality customer service delivery in the banking context. Contents Understanding the unique nature of the banking service The customer service “experience” cycle Having a customer service mindset Valuing the internal customer Quality service-what’s in it for you? Ideas on “breakthrough” customer service Targeted Audience Functional staff who deal with customers and are responsible for service quality levels Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Illustrations, practice sessions, presentations, and action planning Sharjah Nov 10-11 Abu Dhabi Jan 20-21 Nov 10-11 Dubai Jan 8-9 Sep 17-18 Al Ain Feb 3-5 Fujairah Dec 15-16 RAk Content Jun 2-3 74
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    Customer Relationship Management– Corporate Course No:1504 Overview RMS and ARMs will gain understanding of the concept of CRM and will equip them with tools and techniques required to develop an appropriate CRM strategies in a corporate setting. Contents The concept of relationship banking The market Intelligent Enterprise: main principles Business etiquettes, communication, telephone manners etc. Design of CRM infrastructure: tools & techniques New customer acquisition / retention of existing customers Follow up and cross selling of other products / para banking products Targeted Audience Relationship Managers and Assistant Relationship Managers in Corporate banking Prerequisite None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, Case Studies, exercises and experiential learning Sharjah Feb 3-4 Abu Dhabi May 12-13 Sept 29-30 Dubai Feb 12-13 Content Oct 22-23 75
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    Customer Relationship Management– Retail Course No:1505 Overview RMS and ARMs will gain understanding of the concept of CRM and will equip them with tools and techniques required to develop an appropriate CRM strategies Contents The concept of relationship banking The market Intelligent Enterprise: main principles Business etiquettes, communication, telephone manners etc. Design of CRM infrastructure: tools & techniques New customer acquisition / retention of existing customers Handling of customer complaints Targeted Audience Relationship Managers, Assistant Relationship Managers, Customer Service executives in retail banking Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, Case Studies, exercises and experiential learning Sharjah Jan 20-21 Abu Dhabi Feb 10-11 Oct 27-28 Dubai Jan 15-16 May 21-22 Al Ain May 26-27 Fujairah Content May 12,13 76
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    Ground Rules &Code of Ethics (GRACE) Course No:1506 Overview To bring about professionalism in terms of finer understanding of ethical practices in the Financial Services Industry. Contents Professional practices/professional conduct in the banking sector The bank’s leadership role in implementing Code of Ethics Regulatory requirements on ethics in banks service Rules, regulation and ground rules Self Regulation Confidentiality Steps to counter insider trading Conflict of interest: Types and Ground Rules to curb conflict of Interest Internal Code of Conduct Targeted Audience All bank staff; specifically customer services department and operation departments Prerequisite None Duration 1 Day Methodology Lectures, video films, exercises and discussions Sharjah Sept 22 Abu Dhabi Jun 2 Dubai Content May 7 77
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    Marketing of FinancialServices Course No:1507 Overview To impart sales professionals a standardized approach towards the marketing of financial services. Contents Marketing Management: definition, importance and functions Financial Services-Distinct characteristics Test marketing- Distribution of Financial products Role of Promotion in Marketing New financial Products and marketing Pricing of Bank’s financial Products Marketing Information systems Role of DSA’s in Marketing Live Case Studies Targeted Audience Staff from Marketing departments, customer services departments and product managers Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, video films, exercises and discussions Sharjah April 7-8 Abu Dhabi Jun 23-24 Dubai Content April 16-17 78
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    Telesales Skills Course No:1508 Overview Participants will gain clear understanding of the key skills of good telephone etiquette. The program will provide participants with the understanding of how phone responses by the staff represent the overall image of the company. Verbal and vocal skills are some of the main skills that will be learnt and practiced by attending this course. Concepts such as the Seven Steps of Telesales will be explored in this program, in addition to the identification of the most common objections and exploring ways to overcome them. Contents Differentiating Your Organization From The Competition Ensuring The 'First Impression' Is 'A Lasting Impression' - For All The Right Reasons Using Positive Language Using The Correct Sequence How To Sell Professionally Prospecting & Hunting For New Business Why Do People Buy? Identifying Customer Needs Key Questioning Techniques Understanding The Telephone Selling Process Developing Scripts - Using Variations Of Your Script - Practical Applications Objections - Obstacles or Opportunities? How To Handle Objections Targeted Audience Staff interested in developing their telephone selling techniques Prerequisite None Duration 1 Day Methodology Lectures, group discussion, case studies and role plays Sharjah May-19 Abu Dhabi Feb 24 May 26 Dubai Mar 5 Dec 17 Al Ain Oct 20 Fujairah Content Sep 8 79
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    Business Etiquette Course No:1509 Overview This program will equip participants with the hidden values – and priceless potential – of image, etiquette and protocol and how they can make a difference in business by effectively employing them. Some of the main objectives of this course will include changing the employees into a team of skilled professionals, in addition to presenting and promoting your company with precision and style. Contents Networking for Success Dress code and professional attire Common faux pas for men and women at their professional attire Business etiquette global rules for a positive first impression Professionalism and a philosophy of life Business etiquette as a life attitude Types of business receptions Dress code upon business social events Targeted Audience Bank employees who need to develop their presentation skills in terms of personal conduct in public and/or with customers Prerequisites None Duration 2 days Methodology Lecturers, Group discussion and films Sharjah Dec 22-23 Abu Dhabi Jan 6-7 May 5-6 Dubai Feb 5-6 Oct 1-2 Content 80
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    New Banking ProductsDevelopment Course No:1511 Overview To provide participants with an integrated framework for the development of new banking products and financial services, starting with idea generation and ending with successful launch and control of these products and services. Contents New product strategy Generation and evaluation of new ideas and concepts Testing of new product and marketing strategy development Business analysis and market testing Commercialization and Brand identity Customer adoption process Case Analysis Targeted Audience Senior bankers involved in planning for and marketing of new products and services Prerequisite None Duration 2 Days Methodology Structured presentations, group discussions, situation analysis and cases studies Sharjah Jun 2-3 Abu Dhabi Apr 14-15 Dubai Content Jun 11-12 81
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    Effective Selling Techniques Course No:1512 Overview This program will help attendees realize the importance of successful selling techniques implementation in complimenting and emphasizing the relationship between the client and organization. Contents Managing the customers’ expectations to maximize customer value Required skills for the ideal customer service agents in order to manage customers mind set Planning and preparing for the selling journey Presale check list Impact of first impression and first stage of the selling journey Different types of selling, and the cause of the execution Finalizing the sale by ensuring and maintaining customer rapport The importance of product knowledge in the process of sales execution Handling objections and complaints Ensure constant customer satisfaction and trust Targeted Audience Staff members involved in Sales roles Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentations, interactive discussions, case studies, and group exercises Sharjah Jun 16-17 Abu Dhabi March 3-4 Dec 8-9 Dubai Jun 25-26 Nov 26-27 Al Ain Jun 9-10 Fujairah Content Nov 17-18 82 82
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    Contents Human Resources Management & Leadership Programs Code Course Name 1601 Bank Branch Management Skills 1602 Coaching and Mentoring 1603 Effective Communication Techniques 1604 Effective Leadership Skills 1606 Negotiation Skills 1609 Stress Management 1610 Team Building 1611 Time Management 1612 Emotional Intelligence 1613 Performance Management 1614 Six Sigma 1615 Total Quality Management 1616 Training Needs Analysis NEW 1617 Project Management - Basic NEW Index 83
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    Bank Branch ManagementSkills Course No:1601 Overview In the highly competitive market banking environment, profit orientation, efficiency and effectiveness of branches of all banks would be under focus. The program is designed to assist Branch Managers and Senior Managers to identify new business, retain existing business & manage human resources. This program will also enhance the interpersonal skills and emphasize customer relationship and service quality. Contents Introduction to current business environment and realities Effective leadership skills Business Development strategies Customer relationship management and service quality Negotiation skills and conflict management Motivational strategies Team Building Performance Management & Measurement process Profit planning- Managing the revenue line Time management & Delegation Effective Communication & Interpersonal skills Mock Plays Targeted Audience Branch Managers and Senior Officers Prerequisite None Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, discussions and case studies Sharjah April 14-16 Abu Dhabi May 26-28 Content Dubai Nov 19-21 85
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    Coaching and Mentoring Course No:1602 Overview Coaching and mentoring skills are essential in motivating staff, raising their engagement levels and eliminating the fear that prevents them from taking actions. This course will also assist the staff in improving their performance by taking more ownership, meeting their stated goals and developing personal self development skills that will encourage them to take action beyond their comfort zone. Contents Coaching versus Mentoring & leadership Setting goals and gaining commitment GROW model Employee engagement Driving performance through coaching Team dynamics, and motivation Developing high performance Action Plan Targeted Audience Supervisors, Managers, Branch Managers and Team leaders Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentations, discussion, roll play, and group case studies Sharjah Feb 10-11 Sept 29-30 Abu Dhabi April 7-8 Dubai Feb 19-20 Sep 24-25 Content 86
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    Effective Communication Techniques Course No:1603 Overview Attending this program will assist participants in gaining skills for influencing others within meetings and other work environments. Participants will learn about body language and the different social styles of communication necessary for influencing and impacting others. Contents Developing personal Impact The key to communicating more effectively Understanding tools and techniques of communication Creating Impact with interpersonal communication Application of learning in the work environment to create the desired outcome. Communication Theory Overview of communication Building Rapport with the target Communication Types Body Language & Communication Role Play, Case Studies Targeted Audience Officers working in the customer service departments, sales, and receptionists and administrative personnel Prerequisite None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, group discussion, case studies and role plays Sharjah Feb 3-4 Nov 24-25 Abu Dhabi Apr 21-22 Dubai Jan 29-30 Content Oct 29-30 87
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    Effective Leadership Skills Course No:1604 Overview Leaders in the banking sector are expected to perform over and above their financial and non-financial objectives. Goal setting and performance management processes are some of the key concepts participants will learn more of by attending this program. This will be in addition to other concepts such as team work, the importance of internal partnership and delegation. Leaders and potential leaders attending this program will be equipped with coaching, feedback and effective communication skills. Contents Understanding good Leadership Behaviors Learning the difference between leadership and management Defining qualities and strengths Polishing interpersonal skills and communication skills Learning about commitment and effectiveness Making key decisions Stress Management Empowering, motivating and inspiring others Leading by example Targeted Audience Middle to senior management and customer service department heads and Branch Managers Prerequisites None Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, case studies, exercises and experiential learning Sharjah Mar 3-5 Oct 20-22 Abu Dhabi May 12-14 Dubai Mar 26-28 Content Dec 10-12 88
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    Negotiation Skills Course No:1606 Overview Participants will understand and appreciate the nature of negotiation and where it fits into when dealing with suppliers. Some of the key concepts that will be covered include negotiation process planning, techniques and tactics. Through group activities and case studies, participants will learn questioning, listening and summarizing skills. Participants will be equipped to examine, analyze different negotiation situations base on differences in peoples’ backgrounds and cultures. Contents Defining negotiation Planning & preparing for negotiation Communication in negotiation Negotiation strategies Tactics & counter tactics Negotiating across cultures Stages of negotiation Differences in behavioral styles—passive, aggressive and assertive Identifying techniques for improving self-esteem Improving communication with different social styles Risks and benefits in becoming assertive The role of social styles in assertive communication Targeted Audience Bank Employees who require this program Prerequisite None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, case studies, exercises and experiential learning Sharjah Feb 17-18 Dec 15-16 Abu Dhabi Jan 13-14 Dec 22-23 Dubai Content Feb 12-13 89
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    Stress Management Course No:1609 Overview Stress occurs for a host of different reasons. This program begins with an examination of the causes of stress, a brief history of stress study, and a self-diagnostic tool with which participants will pinpoint their biggest stressors: time management issues, communication with coworkers etc. Contents Understand the study of stress and its impact List tactics for successful time management Explain how to prioritize and determine what is really important Demonstrate techniques for interacting with difficult people Employ physical and mental techniques for coping with stress Create reachable goals Begin implementing goals created during the session. Targeted Audience All middle-senior executives Prerequisites None Duration 1 Day Methodology Lectures, group discussion, case studies & role plays Sharjah Jan 13 Abu Dhabi Apr 14 Oct 20 Dubai Jan 22 Content Sep 10 90
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    Team Building Course No:1610 Overview How to develop your teams to maximize their strengths and enhance productivity, in addition to optimizing organization and work design for success in service delivery teams are some of the key thoughts that will be covered in this program. Participants will be able to motivate their teams by integrating their leadership responsibilities, competencies into their management roles. Moreover, the program will cover insights into the behavioral processes through which teams evolve in business organizations Contents Modeling key behaviors of effective leadership Optimizing team processes Identifying dimensions of difference Managing measures to affect performance Applying leadership practices and commitments for maximum payoff Motivating people to stay Defining “teamness” in terms of organizational beliefs, norms, values and behavior Perceiving the unity organization and the self Institutionalizing the team building dynamic Targeted Audience Bank staff at any level with at least 1 year experience Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, exercises discussion and videos Sharjah Jan 20-21 Oct 6-7 Abu Dhabi Jun 2-3 Dubai Jan 15-16 Oct 22-23 Al Ain Sep 29-30 Fujairah Content Mar 3-4 91
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    Time Management Course No:1611 Overview This course will enable the participants to identify their own job objectives, key result areas and short-terms targets and set priorities and keep to them. It will also help maximize their use of time through proven scheduling techniques. Contents Time as a resource Time stealers Analyzing your use of time Planning and objective setting Time management strategies Targeted Audience All bank employees who wish to improve their skills and techniques to effectively manage their time. Prerequisite None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, discussions, case studies and group exercises Sharjah Feb 24-25 Abu Dhabi Jan 6-7 Dubai Mar 19-20 Dec 24-25 Al Ain Apr 7-8 Fujairah May 5-6 Content 92
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    Emotional Intelligence Course No:1612 Overview Emotional Intelligence is becoming an important field of research especially when it comes to managing emotions in the work place. Analyzing your own emotional intelligence and understanding how to manage your own emotional reactions to achieve desired results is one of the main modules that will be covered in this program. Participants will learn howto increase their ability to communicate and motivate others, based on understanding their emotions and harnessing it to increase morale and inspire high performance. Contents Utilize the techniques of being emotionally intelligent while dealing with people Improve work life balance The 3 dimensions of competence at work Emotional Intelligence and its role in work Key competencies that enable someone to be emotionally intelligent The art of engagement Social and motivation styles Targeted Audience All Bank employees can attend this course Prerequisite None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lecture, group discussion, and case studies Sharjah Jan 8-9 Abu Dhabi May 19-20 Dubai Feb 26-27 Content July 2-3 93
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    Performance Management Course No:1613 Overview Performance Management is key in aligning organization goals with individuals’objectives. This program will cover how to motivate staff through cost effective strategies and sharpen the skills of supervisors in assessing the performance of staff. Participants will learn more about the latest management thinking on performance, in addition to how to develop effective performance measurement and management systems. Contents Roles and responsibilities of individuals and managers in performance management process Application of pragmatic tools and techniques to develop the performance culture within their units Goal setting and taking ownership of performance Overview Importance on ongoing feedback Reward performance appropriately Defining standards of performance and setting benchmarks Designing and installing effective performance measurement systems Conducting performance appraisal discussions. Targeted Audience Managers and Heads of departments of various operations, especially HRD and trainers Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lecture, group discussions and case studies Sharjah April 28-29 Abu Dhabi Sept 22-23 Dubai April 23-24 Content 94
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    Six Sigma Course No:1614 Overview To diagnose the scope of project, the evaluation process, in addition to the development, analysis and the optimization of the processes. Contents History of Six Sigma How is Six Sigma Different Six Sigma Levels Deployment Design for Six Sigma DMAIC Targeted Audience Project Managers, Operation Managers, Project Leaders, Team Leaders, Project Engineers, IT Consultants, and HR Managers etc. Prerequisite None Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, group discussions, case studies Sharjah May 12-14 Abu Dhabi Nov 17-19 Dubai Content Apr 7-9 95
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    Total Quality Management(TQM) Course No:1615 Overview It involves the understanding of the importance of TQM from human resources, assets and wealth management perspective. Therefore, TQM is an absolute necessity if an organization wishes to remain competitive and relevant, especially in today’s global competition for customers, market and global economy. Contents Define key concepts related to TQM Identify the benefits of TQM Identify the steps of the Total Quality Management TQM process cycle Identify the tools used to measure the output of the process cycle Identify the various facts of benchmarking Involvement, Empowerment, and Commitment by management and all employees Meeting customer requirements Strive for Reducing development cycle times Improvement through team effort Reducing product and service costs Systems to facilitate improvement Line Management ownership Recognition and celebration Challenging quantified goals and benchmarking Focus on processes / improvement plans. Targeted Audience Supervisory-level employees Prerequisites None Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, group discussions, case studies Sharjah May 19-21 Abu Dhabi Mar 10-12 Dubai Apr 2-4 Content 96
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    Training Needs Analysis Course No:1616 Overview This program will equip participants with a needs-analysis approach that is realistic in today's financial climate. It shows you how to apply a highly effective procedure for determining whether or not training is the solution to a job performance problem. Participants will return to their jobs with key skills and confidence to gain acceptance and recognition for their training recommendations to management. Contents Determine organizational, departmental and individual competencies Plan a needs analysis system Design questionnaires/surveys Design interviews Analyze job performance Determine causes and solutions for job performance problems Determine when (and when not) to train Determine the cost-benefits of training Write proposal Targeted Audience Training analysts, senior instructors, and managers of training who have (or wish to have) input into major decisions about training Prerequisite None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, group discussions, case studies, worksheets and experiential learning materials Abu Dhabi Jun 23-24 Dubai Content Nov 5-6 97
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    Project Management Course No:1617 Overview As the business world grows more competitive, organizations find it necessary to take on an increasing number of projects. Unfortunately, these same organizations often don’t have skilled project managers to handle the work. In this program, participants will learn and practice the critical tools and techniques that have been proven necessary for project management success. Contents Discussing key definitions, concepts, terminology, and roles Identifying the project work by creating the work breakdown structure (WBS) Project work estimation – time and cost Work assignments and determining resources required for project completion Assigning ownership to tasks Budget creation Targeted Audience Individuals who are new to project management, professionals for whom PM is a secondary part of their jobs), business analysts, managers responsible for projects and experienced project managers looking to review current tools, techniques, and processes Prerequisites Duration 3 Days Methodology Lectures, discussions, charters, fictional case studies and group exercises Sharjah Mar 10-12 Abu Dhabi Dec 15-17 Dubai May 28-30 Content 98
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    Contents Islamic Banking Programs Code Course Name 1701 Development of New Islamic Banking Products 1702 Introduction to Islamic Banking 1703 Islamic Accounting Standards 1705 Islamic Financial Markets 1706 Islamic Credit Products 1707 Islamic Investment Products 1708 Islamic Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions 1709 Islamic Project Finance 1710 Risk Management in Islamic Banks Index 99
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    Development of NewIslamic Banking Products Course No:1701 Overview The program aims to familiarize the participants with the shari’ah and legal principles for product designing and to explore the opportunities for structuring new Islamic banking products. It enablesthe participants to comprehend the requisites for Islamic product structuringand identify the challenges in the launching and marketing of new products. Contents An overview of Islamic products structures Requisites for Islamic financial engineering: Shari’ah, legal, market knowledge, conventional product knowledge Approaches to structuring and developing new products: Role of shari’ah advisors andlegal experts, marketing considerations, challenges New product structuring for different sectors; retail, corporate, liquidity management, wealth management, government, corporations Standardization in new product design Targeted Audience Bankers involved in developing and marketing of new products and services Prerequisites 1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking Duration 2 Days Methodology Lecture, presentation, discussion Sharjah Feb 3-4 Nov 17-18 Abu Dhabi Mar 24-25 Dubai Content Jan 8-9 101
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    Introduction to IslamicBanking Course No:1702 Overview The course aims to familiarize the participants with the guiding principles of Islamic banking and finance. The participants shall comprehend the Islamic modes of financing andidentifythe legal and shari’ah framework of Islamic finance industry. The program also highlights the characteristics of Islamic deposit instruments and mechanism of fund management in Islamic banks. Contents The fundamental and guiding principles of Islamic banking and finance Shari’ah supervision and guidance; regulation; industry analysis Islamic bank structure, Islamic VS conventional banking Deposit instruments in Islamic banks Fund management in Islamic banks Islamic banking operations and instruments Targeted Audience Bank employees who need to be introduced to the principles and operations of Islamic banking and finance Prerequisites None Duration 2 days Methodology Lecture, presentation, discussion and exercises Sharjah Jan 27-28 May 19-20 Sep 15-16 Abu Dhabi Apr 28-29 Sep 29-30 Dubai Jan 15-16 May 14-15 Sep 17-18 Al Ain Jan 6-7 Fujairah Content Mar 24-25 102
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    Islamic Accounting Standards Course No:1703 Overview The program aims to familiarize the participants with broad framework of accounting and financial reporting issues in Islamic financial institutions (IFI). The participants shall identify the accounting objectives, reporting and disclosure requirements as well as Accounting Standards for IFIs developed by the Accounting & Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). Contents Objectives of Financial Accounting for Islamic bank General presentation and disclosure in the financial Statements of Islamic banks International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Islamic Banking Operations AAOIFI and the objectives and concepts of financial reporting for Islamic banks Accounting Standards for Murabaha,ijarah, istisna’a, mudarabah, musharakah, and Investment Accounts Targeted Audience Bank employees involved in the Accounting, Financial control and Auditing functions of Islamic banks Audit firms professionals andregulators who supervise and inspect Islamic banks Prerequisites 1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking Duration 3 days Methodology Lecture, presentation, discussion and exercises. Sharjah April 14-16 Dec 15-17 Abu Dhabi Jun 30- July 2 Dubai Content Sept 24-26 103
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    Islamic Financial Markets Course No:1705 Overview The program aims to familiarize the participants with the dynamics of Islamic financial marketsand shari’ah framework of Islamic securities. It analyzes the role of sukukin Islamic finance and discusses different sukuk structures. The program also highlights Islamic market indexes, Islamic money market instruments and foreign exchange operations in Islamic banks. Contents An overview of Islamic financial markets Comparison between sukuk and conventional bonds Sukuk and their role in Islamic finance AAOIFI standards for sukuk structures- case studies Islamic market indexes Islamic money market instruments Foreign exchange operations in Islamic banks Targeted Audience Functional managers and investment executives, project and corporate finance officers, marketing officers, supervisory level staff and senior bankers Prerequisites 1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking Duration 2 days Methodology Lecture, presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies Sharjah Feb 24-25 Abu Dhabi Nov 10-11 Dubai Content Feb 19-20 104
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    Islamic Credit Products Course No:1706 Overview The course aims to familiarize the participants with Islamic credit concepts and the techniques used for structuring Islamic credit products. It outlines different types of credit productsin Islamic banks and equips the participants with skills to identify the risk considerations in Islamic credit products. Contents An overview of the Islamic credit products Types of cards in Islamic banks Personal finance Products (goods financing, liability transfer, cash financing)— Murabahah, Salam, Tawarruq, Services Ijarah Home Finance Products- Istisna’a, Standard Ijarah, Forward Ijarah, Diminishing Musharakah Letter of credit in Islamic banks Islamic credit products and the shari’ah supervision and controls Risks related to credit products and ways to mitigate the risks Targeted Audience Banks employees who need to be introduced to Islamic banking products and services Prerequisites 1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking Duration 2 days Methodology Lecture, presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies Sharjah March 3-4 Abu Dhabi Dec 22-23 Dubai Content April 2-3 105
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    Islamic Investment Products Course No:1707 Overview The course aims to familiarize the participants with Islamic investment concepts and the techniques used for structuring investment products. It outlines types of investment products in Islamic banks analyzes equity screening techniques in Islamic finance;and explore the ways of structuring Islamic investment funds. The course alsoequips the participants with skills to identify the risk considerations in Islamic investment products. Contents An overview of the Islamic investment guidelines Investment techniques in Islamic finance Types of Investment deposits in Islamic banks Investment in equities−Equity Screening Islamic investment funds Takaful(Islamic insurance) Risks in Islamic investment productsand ways to mitigate the risks Targeted Audience All banks employees in general and investment and treasury staff in particular who need to be introduced to Islamic banking products and services. Prerequisites 1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking Duration 2 days Methodology Lecture, presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies Sharjah April 21-22 Abu Dhabi Jun 16-17 Dubai Content April 16-17 106
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    Islamic Jurisprudence ofFinancial Transactions Course No:1708 Overview The course aims to introduce the participants the Islamic jurisprudence laws concerning financial transactions. It outlines the general shari’ah rules concerning Islamic financing contracts; types of sales, permissible and prohibited forms of business transactions and types of financing techniques. The course thus builds a foundation to understand the general shari’ah framework of Islamic finance principles and operations. Contents Introduction of religious law (shari’ah and fiqh) Islamic law on riba and gharar and their relevance in modern finance transactions Rules governing: the options (khayar), the promise (wa’d), default and delay in payment Sales contracts, permissible and prohibited sales and their implications in modern financial transactions Rules governing Islamic contracts: mudarabah, musharakah, murabahah, ijarah, salam, istisna’a, wakalah, kafalah, rahn Targeted Audience Bank employees who want to gain in-depth knowledge of shari’ah laws concerning financial transactions. Prerequisites None Duration 2 days Methodology Lecture, presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies Sharjah Oct 27-28 Abu Dhabi Oct 20-21 Dubai Content Apr 30 - May 1 107
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    Islamic Project Finance Course No:1709 Overview The course aims to familiarize the participants with the fundamental principles, practices and issues in Islamic project financing. It enables the participants to identify the techniques used in Islamic project finance structuring and understand the methodology to evaluate the project cash flows; assess and evaluate project risks. It also highlightsissues related to project structures, documentation and shari’ah compliance. Contents Project appraisal and shari’ah compliance process Processing of the project Cash flow analysis Assessment and Structuring Documentation, shari’ah compliance Risk management Targeted Audience Investment managers, treasury staff, credit officers risk managers and marketing executives who want to gain insight on Islamic project finance principles Prerequisites 1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking Duration 2 Days Methodology Lecture, presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies Sharjah May 5-6 Abu Dhabi Feb 10-11 Dubai Content Dec 22-23 108
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    Risk Management inIslamic Banks Course No:1710 Overview The course aims to providecomprehensive understanding of the Islamic perspectives on risks and its management. It familiarizes the participants with the types of risks involved in Islamic product structures and suggests ways to mitigate the risks. The participants shall develop a sound understanding of the risks facing Islamic banks and analyze the techniques and tools used for risk management by Islamic financial institutions. Contents An overview of the financial risks Islamic perspective on risk management Risks exposure in Islamic banks: Credit risk, operational risks, market risks, liquidity risk,shari’ah-intrinsic risk etc Nature of risks faced by Islamic banks Types of risks involved in Islamic product structures and ways to mitigate the risks Guidelines on risk management for Islamic banks and financial institutions Targeted Audience Treasury, credit risks, compliance and strategic management staff Prerequisites 1702: Introduction to Islamic Banking 1706: Islamic Credit Products Duration 3 Days Methodology Lecture, presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies Sharjah Dec 22-24 Abu Dhabi March 10-12 Dubai Content July 2-4 109
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    Contents E-banking Applications Programs Code Course Name 1801 Application of MS Excel - Basic 1804 Computer Crimes and Security System 1806 Application Ms. Access 1807 E-Banking 1808 Financial Modeling 1810 Application of MS Word Advanced 1811 Application of MS PowerPoint 1812 Application of MS Excel - Advanced NEW Index 111
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    Application of MsExcel Course No:1801 Overview To familiarize the participants with the use of excel as a tool for enhancing the daily uses of excel in bankingand finance. This course provides trainees with an overview of the features and functions of Microsoft Office Excel 2007. Contents Create workbooks Modify workbooks Customize the Excel 2007 program window Enter and revise data Modify worksheets Move data within a workbook Find and replace data Correct and expand upon worksheet data Format cells Define styles Apply workbook themes and table styles Make numbers easier to read Create charts Define a table Name groups of data Create formulas to calculate values Add headers and footers to printed pages Prepare worksheets for printing Targeted Audience IT Dept, Secretaries, Management, Call Center staff. HR Dept. Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentations, Illustrations, Exercises, Recent case studies, Multimedia (Video) Sharjah Jan 20-21 Nov 10-11 Abu Dhabi Feb 17-18 Oct 27-28 Dubai Jan 29-30 Content Jun 18-19 113
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    Computer Crimes andSecurity System Course No:1804 Overview To provide participants with the knowledge to understand Computer & Internet Crimes and how they target banks through case studies and How to defend against them. Contents Overview of computer & Internet Crimes Types of Computer & Internet Crimes Cyber Threats targeting Banks Online Banking Fraud Role of Money Mules Recent Cases against Banks Best Practices to Prevent Online banking Fraud ATM Fraud & Security Phone banking Fraud Data Breach Response Guide The global threat landscape – U.A.E Cyber Crime New Trends Targeted Audience IT security, Web Admin., E-Banking & Mobile banking & Call Center staff, Legal, Audit, Fraud Prevention, Compliance & Risk Management Departs. Prerequisites 1807: E-Banking Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentations, Illustrations, Exercises, Recent Case Studies, Multimedia (Video) Sharjah March 17-18 Abu Dhabi Sept 15-16 Dubai Content May 28-29 114
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    Application of Ms.Access Course No:1806 Overview With its Microsoft Office Fluent user interface and interactive design capabilities that do not require deep database knowledge, Microsoft Office Access 2007 helps you track and report information with ease. Get started quickly with prebuilt applications that you can modify or adapt to changing business needs. Collect information through forms in e-mail or import data from external applications. Create and edit detailed reports that display sorted, filtered, and grouped information in a way that helps you make sense of the data for informed decision-making. Contents Getting Started Creating a Database Making Changes to a Database Working with Forms Retrieving Information Working with Reports Preparing to Print Targeted Audience IT security, Web Admin., E-Banking & Mobile banking & Call Center staff , Legal , Audit Prerequisites None Duration 3 Days Methodology Presentations, Illustrations, Exercises, Recent Case Studies, Multimedia (Video) Sharjah Feb 17-19 Abu Dhabi Apr 7-9 Dubai Content Oct 22-24 115
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    E-Banking Course No:1807 Overview As customers increasingly demand and use a variety of electronic channels to perform financial transac­ tions, the ways in which fraudsters and hackers can conduct attacks proliferate. In consumer and corporate banking services, authenticating the customer and the transaction are key steps to ensuring proper access and protection. Contents Introduction to electronic banking E-banking services Authentication Methods in Electronic Transactions Payment system in E-banking Major Issues of E-security Targeted Audience IT security, Web Admin, E-banking& Mobile banking & call Center staff, Legal ,Audit, Fraud prevention, Compliance& Risk management Departs Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentations, Illustrations, Exercises, Recent case studies, Multimedia (Video) Sharjah Dec 15-16 Abu Dhabi May 5-6 Dubai Jan 22-23 Content 116
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    Financial Modeling Course No:1808 Overview Financial Modeling is very critical for the financial industry. This course will enable participants to effectively apply excel techniques to a wide variety of financial models. A number of key skills will be addressed such as scenario management techniques and data validation to control inputs. Contents What are financial models? Types of Financial Models-Pricing, Investment, Funding, Trading, Risk, Simulation, Financial Statements Design of financial models-Objectives, drivers, assumptions, sub-models, stress testing, presentation, metrics Excel functions to support financial models-Sensitivity analysis with scenariomanager and data tables-Pivot tables-Solver Financial Statements forecasting Financial Planning and Investments, Loan Schedules Bond Pricing and duration Risk and Simulation Sensitivity Analysis Targeted Audience Participants will be from Corporate Banking, Risk Department and Investment Banking Prerequisites 1801 - Application of MS Excel Duration 3 Days Methodology Presentation, lecture, illustration, exercise and case studies. Sharjah Feb 10-12 Jun 30- July 2 Dubai March 19-21 Nov 5-7 Abu Dhabi Content May 21-23 117
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    Application of MSWord Advanced Course No:1810 Overview This course provides trainees with an overview of the more advanced features and functions of Microsoft Word. This course is intended for experienced information workers who want to learn advanced-level Word skills. Contents Add hyperlinks Add bookmarks and cross-references Create and modify tables of contents Create and modify indexes Understand mail merge Prepare main documents Send personalized e-mail messages to multiple recipients Create and print labels Send documents directly from Word Add and review comments Track and manage document changes Compare and merge documents Password-protect documents Control changes Work with styles and templates Change default program options Customize the ribbon Customize the Quick Access Toolbar Targeted Audience IT Dept, Secretaries, Management, Call center staff Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentations, Illustrations, Exercises, Recent case studies, Multimedia (Video) Sharjah Jun 9-10 May 19-20 Abu Dhabi Dec 15-16 Mar 31 -Apr 1 Dubai Feb 5-6 Oct 29-30 Content 118
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    Application of MSPowerpoint Course No:1811 Overview Familiarize the participants with the use of Ms.power point as a tool for enhancing their use in banks.Provides trainees with experience at creating more elaborate presentations in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007. Contents Import data from other sources Inserting features to a slide Inserting features to a slide with the movement Preparation before the presentation Practice during the presentation Graphics &Clipart Slide Master Printing Presentation Targeted Audience IT Dept, Secretaries, Management, Call center staff. HR Dept. Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentations, Illustrations, Exercises, Recent case studies, Multimedia (Video) Sharjah Jun 23-24 Abu Dhabi May 26-27 Dubai Content Sept 24-25 119
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    Application of MsExcel -Advanced Course No:1812 Overview Microsoft Office is today, the most popular Office Automation software. This program enables users toacquire the necessary knowledge and skills to use work enhancing features of Microsoft Excel 2007effectively and to get them familiar with these functions in a safe learning environment. Once it is completed, their familiarity and confidence in using the advanced feature of Excel 2007 will increase, making Excel 2007 a more useful tool for everyone uses of excel in banking and finance. Contents Creating Pivot Charts Solving Formula Errors Inserting Objects Using What-If Analysis Creating Charts Creating Pivot Tables Grouping and Outlining Data Ms. Excel Dates and times Ms. Excel Macros. Targeted Audience It is suitable for banker’s staff that has been using Excel for some time, and feels confident with using it. Prerequisites 1801: Application of Ms Excel Duration 2 Days Methodology This instructor-led course provides classroom lecture topics and the practical application of MSExcel 2007 through demonstrations, practices, and hands-on exercises, followed by a smallcase study on the last day. Sharjah Dec 22-23 Abu Dhabi Nov 24-25 Dubai Content April 9-10 120
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    Contents Risk Management & Compliance Programs Code Course Name 1901 Anti Money Laundering: Laws and Regulations 1903 Compliance Insights in Banks 1904 Corporate Governance in Banks 1906 Detection for Forgery and Counterfeiting 1907 Financial Crimes Under AML 1909 Liquidity Risk Management 1910 Operational Risk Management 1911 Risk Management In Banks 1913 Market Risk Management 1914 Credit Risk Management 1915 Basel Accords Compliance Insights-Basic 1916 Basel Accords Compliance Insights- Advanced 1917 Risk Based Audit 1918 Interest Rate Risk Management NEW 1919 Signature Forgery and Documents Screening NEW 1920 FATCA NEW Index 121
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    Anti - MoneyLaundering: Law, Regulations & Best Practices Course No:1901 Overview Familiarize participants with the nature, processes and volume of money laundering and its risks. Current international, regional and local initiatives to combat and manage risks of money laundering. The legal frame work of combating money laundering in UAE and central bank circulars to the banks. Contents Nature of Money Laundering History and processes of money laundering Volumes and risks of the money laundering Financial Action Task Force (FATF) role and Initiatives in managing risks of money laundering UN initiatives GCC initiatives UAE initiatives ( Federal law, central bank circulars, focus areas of AML risk) Targeted Audience Managers from banks and regulatory bodies like the Central Bank, Ministry of Economics & Commerce, Ministry of Finance and Industry, and all bank staff. Prerequisite None Duration 2 Days Methodology Lecture, Discussion and Case Studies. Sharjah Jan 6-7 April 28-29 Oct 27-28 (A) Abu Dhabi Feb 10-11 Oct 6-7 Dubai May 7-8 Nov 26-27 Jan 15-16 (A) Al Ain Jan 20-21 Fujairah Content Nov 10-11 123
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    Compliance Insights inBanks Course No:1903 Overview Compliance is becoming important as it will not only prevent losses from inefficient financial processes and avoiding regulatory sanctions rather it will provide management with information needed for strate­ gic planning and moving ahead. This program will enable participants to Understand the compliance function in banks, Determine laws, regulations, circulars, policies and procedures that bank has to comply with and Benefits of compliance and problems of non- compliance. Contents The compliance function The importance of compliance and why it is a mandatory function Compliance – responsibility of whom? Compliance versus Targets in Banks, a professional formula Consequences of compliance and non-compliance Laws, regulations, circulars, internal policies to comply with Achieving highest possible degree of compliance in banks Targeted Audience All bank staff, especially audit and compliance officers, managers, senior staff Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentation, discussion, and real case analysis Sharjah April 14-15 Abu Dhabi Jun 16-17 Dubai Content Oct 8-9 124
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    Corporate Governance forBanks Course No:1904 Overview By the end of this program participants should be able to define Corporate governance and identify practices that constitute goodcorporate governance, and identify the factors in evaluating the quality of corporate governance and therelative strength of shareowner rights.The importance of corporate governance to ensure disclosure, transparency and independency in managing banks. Contents Define Corporate Governance and identify best practices that constitute a good Corporate Governance for Banks. Quality of corporate governance and the relative strength of shareowner rights Protecting long term interests of the investors Voting rights and disclosure, transparency and independency Functions of Audit, Remuneration, and Nominations committee Corporate Code of Ethics Targeted Audience Senior Executives and above. Prerequisite None Duration 2 Days. Methodology Lectures, Discussion and Case studies. Sharjah March 17-18 Abu Dhabi Sept 15-16 Dubai Content March 26-27 125
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    Detection of Forgeryand Counterfeiting Course No:1906 Overview Forgery, documents screening and verification is becoming a skill that should be enhanced with techniques to be used to enable bankers to prevent fraudulent transactions in the bank and the detection of counterfeiting and forged note. Other documents like cheques, plastic cards, ID’s and other documents which lies in everyday banking transactions is also covered. Contents Payment Instruments Fraud ( banknotes counterfeiting, cheques and credit cards fraud) Documents screening and verification. ( ID fraud, security, technical and tactical profiling) Signature forgery and verification. Targeted Audience Tellers, customer services, credit and audit department Prerequisites None Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentation, discussion, and real illustrations Sharjah Mar 31 -Apr 2 Abu Dhabi Dec 8-9 Jan 20-21 Dubai Feb 5-6 Sept 17-18 Content 126
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    Financial Crimes andEnforcement Under Anti - Money Laundering Course No:1907 Overview Many countries around the world have enacted laws to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools (e.g. USA PATRIOT Act). This course provides an overview of sections of such acts that may affect financial institutions. Also the main areas of concern that banks should be focused on and the risks related to that. Contents Special Measures for Jurisdictions, Financial Institutions, or International Transactions of Primary Money Laundering Concern  Special Due Diligence for Correspondent Accounts and Private Banking Accounts  Cooperative Efforts to Deter Money Laundering Bank Records Related to Anti-Money Laundering Programs Targeted Audience Executives responsible for AML initiatives, senior executives, policy makers. Prerequisite 1901: Anti - Money Laundering: laws and regulations Duration 2 Days. Methodology Lecture, Discussion and Case Studies Sharjah April 21-22 Abu Dhabi Nov 10-11 Dubai Content Jun 11-12 127
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    Liquidity Risk Management Course No:1909 Overview This program will enable participants to Understand the types of liquidity risks and indentify their causes. Enhance their Ability to measure liquidity risk and asset liquidity.Use the available techniques to manage liquidity risk.Understand and comply with Basel recommendations to manage liquidity risk. Contents Liquidity and solvency Types of liquidity risk Causes of liquidity risk Measures of liquidity risk Measures of asset liquidity Managing liquidity risk Basel recommendations for liquidity risk management Targeted Audience Treasury, risk, compliance, and strategic management. Prerequisites 1911: Risk Management in Banks Duration 2 Days Methodology Lecturing, examples, illustrations and cases Sharjah Jan 27-28 Abu Dhabi May 5-6 Dubai Content Feb 19-20 128
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    Operational Risk Management Course No:1910 Overview This course introduces the concept of Operational Risk and discusses events that trigger losses in banks due to operational loss events. It covers the Basel Committee recommendations on the Regulatory Treat­ ment of Operational. The course introduces operational risk aspects in insurance, models, and empha­ sizes the need to have a well defined scope and process for identification of risk factors in operational risk management. Contents Explains how loss prevention is more effective than loss reduction  Examines various loss control measures Elaborates on the Methodologies used in loss reduction How risk avoidance is used as a risk mitigation Methodology The basics of risk financing and its advantages and disadvantages Identify and classify risks and take appropriate action Basel accords recommendations Targeted Audience Operations management staff, IT executives, Operational Risk Managers, Back-Office Managers, Settle­ ment Officers, Internal Auditors, Risk Auditors Prerequisite 1911 - Risk Management in Banks Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, Discussion and case studies Sharjah May 12-13 Abu Dhabi Sept 8-9 Dubai Content May 21-22 129
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    Risk Management inBanks Course No:1911 Overview Financial institutions have been using risk management tools to control their risks. No longer is it seen purely as a control mechanism – but as a critical input into the business. Every transaction should be assessed in terms of the increase in risk to the institution, with the assurance that the pricing of that transaction will generate a suitable return to compensate for the risk. Such a risk culture is reinforced by Basel Accords, due to be implemented in many countries. Contents A broad overview of modern bank risk management, including Basel Accords Able to report market risk using both traditional and VaR approaches The approach to credit risk management: Measuring Operational Risk successfully Liquidity risk and interest rate risk with other risks faced by banks. Basel accords measures to calculate Capital required to cover risks Targeted Audience This program is suitable for risk management professionals in banks, corporate, treasury and audit staff Prerequisite None Duration 3 Days. Methodology Lectures, Discussion and case studies Sharjah Jan 20-22 Abu Dhabi Feb 3-5 Jun 9-11 Dubai Jan 29-31 Jun 25-27 Al Ain Jun 16-18 Fujairah Sept 22-24 Content 130
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    Market Risk Management Course No:1913 Overview Market risk refers to the losses in on and off balance sheet items arising from movements in market prices. This program aims at exploring the different areas of market risk to enable candidates to verify the nature of each of them and be able to measure them in their activities. To understand the different Methodologies to mitigate those risks. Finally, understand the measures that had been made by the Basel committee to manage market risk in financial institutions. Contents The nature of nature of market risk within the context of risk management Major areas of market risk; interest rate risk, exchange rate risk, commodity price risk, equity price risk. Market risk measurement Market risk management using VAR, Interest rate gap analysis Market risk under Basel accords Targeted Audience Treasury, investment, risk managers and officers, and audit department Prerequisite 1911: Risk Management in Banks Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, models, exercises and case studies Sharjah Sep 15-16 Abu Dhabi March 17-18 Dubai Content Oct 29-30 131
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    Credit Risk Management Course No:1914 Overview Credit risk is the most fundamental of risks. It is the potential that a bank borrower or counterparty will fail to meet its obligations in accordance with agreed terms. This program aims at enabling candidates to define credit risk and be able to identify the on and off balance sheet areas of credit risk, to be able to use the different techniques and models to credit risk rating and measurement. Develop a credit risk mitigation strategy. Finally, understand the measures that had been made by the Basel committee to manage credit risk in financial institutions. Contents The nature of credit risk within the context of risk management Major areas of credit risk; on and off balance sheet Credit risk rating models Credit risk management Credit risk under Basel accords Targeted Audience Credit risk analysts, risk managers and officers, and audit department Prerequisites 1911: Risk Management in Banks Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, models, exercises and case studies Sharjah May 5-6 Nov 17-18 Abu Dhabi Feb 24-25 May 15-16 Dubai Content Dec 10-11 132
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    Basel Accords ComplianceInsights – Basic Course No:1915 Overview All banks nowadays, are required to comply with the measure that have been set by the Basel committee with regard to capital adequacy ratios needed to cover unexpected risks. This program aims at introducing the primary requirements for covering risks in banks. The three pillars of Basel and the risk areas banks may be exposed to. Contents Understand the basic requirements of Basel accords and its background Specify the data requirement for the key calculations involved in various approaches Understand the different approaches of calculating CAR under Basel accords Identify the specific issues to be addressed under supervisory review and disclosure requirements Targeted Audience Credit and risk officers, Basel officers, compliance, audit department Prerequisite 1911: Risk Management in Banks Duration 2 Days. Methodology Lectures, models, exercises and case studies Sharjah Feb 24-25 Jun 2-3 Abu Dhabi Mar 24-25 Nov 24-25 Dubai Mar 5-6 Content July 2-3 133
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    Basel Accords ComplianceInsights – Advanced Course No:1916 Overview The Central Bank of UAE is regarding the adoption of advanced approaches of Basel accords compliance as part of its reform measures to the banking industry in UAE. This programs aims at introducing the different techniques to calculate CAR for credit risk, market risk, operational risk and liquidity risk as they constitute the measure that should be satisfied by banks. Enable candidates to develop models in measure those risks. Contents Approaches to calculate credit risk under Basel accords Measuring credit risk using the standardized and IRB approaches Measuring market risk Measuring operational risk using the basic indicator approach Measuring liquidity risk ( short term and long term) UAE central bank recommendations to calculate CAR Targeted Audience Credit and risk officers, Basel officers, compliance, audit department Prerequisites 1915: Basel Accords Compliance insights - Basic Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, models, discussions, exercises and case studies Sharjah Sept 8-9 Abu Dhabi Dec 22-23 Dubai Content Nov 5-6 134
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    Risk Based Audit Course No:1917 Overview Risk based audit is superior to traditional audit approaches, it focuses on risks, the underlying causes of financial surprises, not just the accounting records and shifts the focus from inspecting the quality of the financial information to building it into the financial reporting process. This program aims at enabling candidates to address risks the bank and their financial reporting and assessing of the quality of operations and financial reporting together with identification of risk areas and recommend ratifying measures. Contents Risk Based internal audit focus. Stages in risk based internal audit Approaches Methodologyto assess risk in RBIA Assessment models to different risk areas and bank exposure Internal control evaluation The RBIA report Targeted Audience Risk officers, Basel officers, compliance, audit department, audit committee Prerequisite 1911: Risk Management in Banks Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures, Discussion and case studies Sharjah Apr 7-8 Abu Dhabi Apr 21-22 Dubai Content Oct 22-23 135
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    Interest Rate RiskManagement Course No:1918 Overview Interest rate risk is the risk that the banks may be exposed to due to the changes in interest rate. This program will enable participants to understand the nature of interest rate risk and indentify their causes. Enhance their ability to measure exposure e to interest rate risk. Be able to measure interest rate risk effect of profitability. Use the available techniques to manage interest rate risk. Contents The nature if interest rate risk On and off balance sheet sources of risk Sensitivity Gap analysis Measuring the exposure to interest rate risk Hedging for interest rate risk.( FRA, IRF,IRO, Swaps) Targeted Audience Treasury, risk, compliance, audit and strategic management Prerequisites 1911: Risk Management in Banks Duration 2 days Methodology Lecturing, examples, illustrations and case studies Sharjah Dec 8-9 Abu Dhabi Mar 31 -Apr 1 Dubai Content Nov 19-20 136
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    Signature Forgery andDocuments Screening Course No:1919 Overview To provide participants with theKnowledge and techniques to beable to detect Forged Signatures and screen documents. Contents Introduction to Signature Forgery Characteristics of Genuine Signatures Signature Identification Factors Signature Forgery Techniques Signature Forgery Clues Signature Verification Process Detection of Forged Signatures Thumb Prints Document Examination Document Verification Checklist Tactical and technical profiling Forged documents Targeted Audience All bank personnel who verify signatures and screen documents including tellers, legal, audit, Fraud Prevention , Compliance and Risk Management Departments Prerequisite 1911: Risk Management in Banks Duration 2 Days Methodology Presentations, Illustrations,Exercises, Case Studies,Multimedia (Video) Abu Dhabi Apr 28-29 Dubai Content Dec 10-11 137
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    FATCA Course No:1920 Overview This course will give you an overview of FATCA, its basics, identify the critical categories of customers and explain the main risks involved. List the relevant documentation to obtain and explain the purpose and the mechanism of the new FATCA rules and their general impacts. Contents FATCA – Introduction US withholding and reporting regime FATCA – Who is concerned? New FATCA documentation and reporting requirements Further developments Targeted Audience Professionals in banking, insurance companies, investment funds and other potential FFIs already having basic knowledge on Compliance. Prerequisites 1204: Financial Statements Analysis Basic Duration 2 Days Methodology Lectures and Discussions Sharjah Jan 30 Jul 1 Abu Dhabi Content Sep 29 - 30 138
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    Contents Leadership Development Programs Course Name Leadership Development Program – LDP Managing Strategically, Leading for Results Women Emerging in Leadership Index 139
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    Leadership Development Program– LDP LDP Darden School of Business, University of Virginia Overview This program is designed for outstanding managers with experience leading organizational entities or major project teams who are identified as having potential to be strategic leaders of their enterprise. Objectives Increased effectiveness as a result of examining personal leadership practices through 360-degree feedback and coaching. Broadened business perspective and improved decision making asaresult of a more comprehensive understanding of the total enterprise. Improved capability to think and act more strategically and to establish personal and organizational goals consistent with corporate strategy. Contents The program will run in the following modules Leadership Development Business Acumen and Enterprise Thinking Strategic Management Financial Management Targeted Audience Outstanding managers with experience leading organizational entities Prerequisite None Duration 3 weeks (28th April – 17th May 2013) Methodology Practical application, simulations & leadership practical inventory Venue Darden Business School, USA Program Investment AED 100,000 inclusive of full residential board at the Darden School of Business (Participants are required to make their own travel arrangements to Washington D.C. and then to the Darden School of Business, Charlottesville, Virginia.) For registration & details: 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com Content 141
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    Managing Strategically, Leadingfor Results Harvard Business School Executive Education, in Association with IBS Kuwait Overview Competing today in turbulent and rapidly changing environments, managers and employees alike look to the top of their organizations for two things: a clear strategy and effective leadership. Business success depends on both. For this reason the Harvard Business School is offering a six-day residential executive education program for leaders in the banking and finance sector in the GCC countries. Objectives Increase the capacity of executives in the GCC financial services sectors to anticipate and to respond quickly and effectively to strategic challenges in their business environment Strengthen and develop the key leadership skills required to achieve organizational alignment, drive change, and establish productive working relationships with others Provide an opportunity to learn about the latest in management thinking and best practices of some of the world’s most admired companies Contents The program focuses on two primary themes: strategy and leadership Strategy To equip participants with concepts and tools for thinking strategically and assessing the markets. To examine the five forces model, differentiation and low-cost strategies, value curves, and the development of strategy over time. Critical role of leadership and management in formulating and implementing strategy Leadership Strategy execution formal structure, critical tasks, people, and culture Leaders - functions and personal qualities required Approaches for developing and communicating organizational vision Explore the advantages and disadvantages of different communication and influence strategies in different relationships Targeted Audience Upper middle executives of levels such as department heads Duration April, 2013 (six consecutive days) from 8:00 – 18:00 – Actual dates will be announced Methodology Case studies, lectures, discussion groups and interactive exercises Program Investment AED 60,000 inclusive of five-star hotel facilities in Muscat- Oman Content 142
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    Women Emerging inLeadership WEL Overview This program helps women leaders to excel by developing them into a highly effective, visionary leader. Contents The program focus is on specific behaviors that are critical ineffective leadership. Major themes includes: Building Trust Creating Effective Networks Executive Presence Growing Through Feedback & Coaching Individual Change Management Leading Strategic Change Managing Conflict Negotiation Excellence Power and Influence Strategic Perspectives :Personal and Organizational Targeted Audience High-potential female executives with 5–10 years experience,and line- and people-management responsibilities. Duration Five consecutive days from 8:00 – 18:00 – Actual dates to be announced Methodology Coaching: Peer, faculty, and executive coaching delivering real-time, direct feedback. Simulations and Exercises: Program Investment AED 14,500 inclusive of five-star hotel expenses in Dubai Content 143
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    Contents Academic & Professional Certif icate Programs Course Name Certified Credit Management (CCM) Certified Banking Operation (CBO) Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) International Certificate in Compliance Awareness International Certificate in Anti Money Laundering Awareness Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment Qualifications (CISI) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – Level 1 Certificate in Finance, Accounting & Business(CFAB) Certified International Retail Banker (CIRB)- Foundation Level Certified International Retail Banker (CIRB)-Intermediate Level Professional in Human Resources (SHRM) Banking Diploma (BD) Higher Banking Diploma (HBD) Islamic Banking Diploma (IBD) BSc in Banking & Finance (BSBF) Index 145
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    Certif ied CreditManagement (CCM) CCM in collaboration with Hong Kong Institute for Bankers Overview This program provides the rare opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills required of today’s credit professionals. This program is equipping an employee to take on the responsibilities of credit management and to accelerate the learning process by empowering participants to think broadly, manage globally and compete strategically. Contents Banking Law Fundamentals of Accounting Financial statement Analysis Corporate banking Bank Lending 1 Bank Lending 2 Credit Risk Management International Trade finance Targeted Audience Banking professionals who would like to acquire knowledge in credit management or Employees working in corporate banking, SME & the Retail sectors. Prerequisite Recommended to have 2 years of banking experience. Duration 100 hours, thrice a week (Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday) from 6-9 pm Methodology Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations Investment Dhs: 7500/- For registration & details: 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com Sharjah Mar 25 Abu Dhabi Feb 18 Dubai Feb 18 Content Sep 23 147
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    Certif ied BankingOperation (CBO) CBO In collaboration with Hong Kong Institute for Bankers Overview This program acquaints participants with an in-depth understanding of various knowledge areas that are required for banking professionals such as the knowledge of diverse banking products, operational aspects, various technology and regulatory requirements. This customized international course will create fast track opportunities for an accelerated career in banking. Contents Banking Law in UAE Banking theory & practice Retail and Corporate Banking Risk Management Treasury and banking Operations Business Ethics and Internal Control Basic Trade finance Operations risk & Quality Management Targeted Audience Banking professionals who would like to acquire additional skills in banking operations. Prerequisites None Duration 100 hours, thrice a week (Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday) from 6-9 pm Methodology Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations Investment: Dhs: 7500/- Forregistration and details: 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com Sharjah Sep 16 Abu Dhabi Sep 23 Dubai Content Mar 4 148
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    Certified Documentary CreditSpecialist (CDCS) CDCS In collaboration with IFS school of finance Overview It is a professional certification that enables documentary credit practitioners to demonstrate specialist knowledge and application of skills required for competent practice. Contents Documentary credit – an overview The sales agreement Documentary credits – types and uses Parties to documentary credit transactions – roles and responsibilities Issuance and amendments Transport Documents Other documents Presentation, examination and settlement Bank to bank reimbursements under documentary credits Related products Risk issues Targeted Audience People working in trade finance, import / export financing, pre & post shipment financing, international al trade financing and working on other documentary credits Prerequisite Recommended to have three years documentary credit or related experience Duration 50 hours twice a week from 5:30 – 9:00 pm Methodology Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations Investment Dhs: 4000/­ For registration and details: 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com Sharjah Content Feb 3 149
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    International Certificate inCompliance Awareness ICA In collaboration with International Compliance Association (ICA) Overview The changing regulatory environment has resulted in a growing need for compliance professionals. The ICA Advanced Certificate in Compliance is suitable for those new to compliance or in a junior role and will help you develop a good understanding of compliance fundamentals. This program provides a good introduction to compliance and provides the contextual understanding in which they can approach their responsibilities with confidents. Contents Understanding the regulatory environment Regulation in Practice Compliance in practice Other key compliance areas Targeted Audience Staff working or aspiring to work in Compliance Arenas/ Audit/ Risk or Regulation Functions Prerequisites None Duration 15 hrs , 2 weeks ( 5 alternative days ) from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Methodology Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations Investment: Dhs: 1950/- Forregistration and details: 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com Sharjah Feb 25 Nov 17 Abu Dhabi Feb 3 Sep 15 Dubai May 19 Content 150
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    International Certificate inAnti Money Laundering Awareness ICA In collaboration with International Compliance Association (ICA) Overview Money laundering prevention remains high on the agenda for financial services professionals. An integrated approach to fighting the risk is needed, and knowledgeable, fully trained staff are essential to that approach. The ICA in Anti Money Laundering Awareness helps individuals to understand the AML techniques and practical skills in order to undertake AML responsibilities more efficiently and effectively. Contents Understanding Money Laundering Why and how is money laundered What crimes generate property that can be laundered Trust and Company module Banking Module Insurance and Investment Business Module Gaming & betting module Management Module Targeted Audience Staff with specific AML duties or working in financial services who want an introduction to anti money laundering or anyone who aspires to a career in anti money laundering / fraud prevention Prerequisite None Duration 15 hours, 2 weeks (5 alternative days) from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Methodology Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations Investment Dhs: 1950/- For registration and details: 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com Sharjah Feb 3 Oct 21 Abu Dhabi Mar 17 Oct 21 Dubai Apr 7 Content Dec 8 151
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    Chartered Institute forSecurities & Investment Qualifications (CISI) CISI Overview The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is the largest and most widely respected professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry in the UK and in a growing number of financial centers globally. By providing 7 professional qualifications, it will ensure that practitioners in the financial services industry attain the competence they need to practice. Qualification From CISI International Introduction to investment (30 Hours) UAE Financial Regulations (30 Hours) Securities (60 Hours) Operational Risk in Financial Services (30 Hours) International Investment Management (60 Hours) Islamic Finance Qualification (40 Hours) International certificate in Wealth Management (60 Hours) Targeted Audience New entrants in the field of Securities and Investment, Bankers, Trading Managers, Operations Manag­ ers, Internal Controller and Financial Analyst. Prerequisites None Duration Based on Qualification Methodology Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations Investment: Dhs: 3000-6000/- based on qualification Forregistration and details: 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com Content 152
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    Chartered Financial Analyst(CFA) – Level 1 CFA Overview The CFA Program is a globally recognized, graduate level curriculum that provides a strong foundation of real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills along with the practical knowledge you need in today’s investment industry. It also emphasizes the highest ethical and professional standards. Contents Level 1 Ethics and Professional Standards Quantitative Methods Economics Financial Reporting & Analysis Portfolio Management Equity Investments Fixed Income Derivatives Alternative Investments Corporate Finance Level 1 Examinationsare conducted in June and December every year. Targeted Audience Students entering the investment field or professionals Increasing their expertise & marketability or people making a career change into Investment. Prerequisite None Duration 100hrs (25 days) Methodology Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations Investment Dhs: 11500/- For registration & details: 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com Sharjah Content May 24 153
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    Certificate in Finance,Accounting & Business (CFAB) CFAB From the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales- ICAEW Overview The Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) from ICAEW is a certificate qualification that provides good understanding of business, finance and accounting which is highly valued in any role in any organization around the world. Contents Business & Finance Management Information Accounting (Compulsory) Law Assurance Principles of Taxation Targeted Audience Students entering the accounting / finance field or professionals Increasing their expertise & marketabil­ ity or people making a career change into accounting or finance. Prerequisite None Duration 36 Hours per module Methodology Practice sessions and presentations Investment Dhs: 2500/- per module- Full program Dhs: 15000/­ For registration and details: 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com Content 154
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    Certified International RetailBanker (CIRB)- Foundation Level CIRB In Collaboration with the International Academy of Retail Banking Overview Retail Banking is becoming a quantum leap in its concept and not only restricted to deliver many products but to maintain strong relationship with its customers .The Foundation Level of CIRB is designed to introduce high achievers to the theoretical and practical core competencies that are required for success in a retail-banking organization. Contents Retail Banking I Ethics Channels Operations I Relationship Management Credit Risk Management Marketing Relationship Marketing I Product/Proposition Customer Service Quality Targeted Audience High achieving retail bankers normally with at least 18 months experience. Prerequisites None Duration 10 days (80 hours), running in two consecutive 5 days each within 3 months Methodology Illustrations,presentations,case studies. Investment: Dhs: 11,950/- Forregistration and details: 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com Abu Dhabi Apr 21-25 Sep 22-26 Dubai Feb 3-7 Content Apr 21-25 155
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    Certified International RetailBanker (CIRB)-Intermediate Level CIRB In Collaboration with the International Academy of Retail Banking Overview CIRB- Intermediate Level will focus on the issues that are encountered when leading people and departments to ensure good overall understanding of all retail banking areas and will enable participants to engage their people and area efficiently. Contents Retail Banking II Marketing II Operations II Customer Care Relationship Marketing II Risk Management Financial Management HR Management Performance Management Product Portfolio Management Targeted Audience Mid-level managers with people, business or functional area responsibilities with minimum 2-3 years experience. Prerequisite CIRB – Foundation Level Duration 10 days (80 hours), running in two consecutive 5 days each within 3 months Methodology Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations Investment Dhs: 11,950/­ For registration & details: 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com Dubai Sep 22-26 Oct 27-31 Content 156
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    Professional in HumanResources SHRM From Society for HR Management (SHRM) Overview This certificate provides knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied on the job. It addresses seven key HR management practices, compiled into 7 modules. Contents Business Management Strategy Workforce Planning and Employment Human Resources Development Compensation and Benefits Employee and Labor Relations Risk Management UAE Labor Law Targeted Audience HR practitioners, Business Managers, and new entrants in HR professions Prerequisites None Duration 21 Weeks, twice a week from 18:00 – 21:00 Methodology Illustrations, practice sessions and presentations Investment: Dhs: 11,950/- Forregistration and details: 00971 6 5987103 or training@eibfs.com Content 157
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    Banking Diploma (BD) BD Overview The Banking Diploma Program is an internationally recognized program accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research - UAE under decree no. (134) 2001. Mission: The Banking Diploma Program’s mission is dedicated to providing high quality banking education of international standards in a learning environment that promotes academic and personal excellence. It provides an opportunity for continuing professional education that enables career progression for those already working in banking and finance industry. Admission Requirements: Applications are welcomed from bank and non-bank employees meeting the criteria listed below Admission is granted according to the general policy of the institute and directives of the Board of Directors The applicant should hold a High School Certificate with minimum score of 60%. The applicant must have valid TOEFL Score of 500 (173 CBT, 61 iBT), 5.0 IELTS, or another standardized, internationally recognized test that is approved by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) The Institute also offers a foundation program for applicants whose English Language Skills do not meet the above mentioned requirements. Applicants who score below 5.0 in IELTS or equivalent will be required to enroll in this foundation program and will be allowed to take partial classes of the Diploma program The applicant must pass a personal interview at the institute Documents Required:  An attested copy of UAE High School qualification or its equivalent Original school/college / university transcripts  A certified copy of IELTS or TOEFL score A photocopy of a valid passport / UAE ID Card Five recent personal photographs (passport size) Timing and Duration: The program runs five days per week, Sunday to Thursday-Morning and Evening sessions. The program runs for four theoretical semesters (16 weeks each), and a summer term (8 weeks), which involves field training and field project (Internship) Fees: Bankers (UAE Nationals) AED 21,600 Bankers (Non UAE Nationals) AED 32,400 Private (UAE and GCC Nationals) AED 32,400 Private (Arabs and other Nationals) AED 36,000 Content 158
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    Higher Banking Diploma(HBD) HBD Overview The Higher Banking Diploma Program is a valuable designation development with specialized knowledge, which constantly revolves around the challenges of the financial service industry. It is a specialization which complements the career aspirations of employees and students graduating fresh from high school as it offers a choice of Certificate of Achievement and Higher Banking Diploma. Mission: The HBD Program’s mission is dedicated to developing specialized knowledge within the context of the financial industry, in addition to demonstrating industry professionalism that is nationally and internationally recognized, and signifying that EIBFS students are competent, confident and informed professionals in the financial services industry. Admission Requirements: Applications are welcomed from bank and non-bank employees meeting the criteria listed below. Admission is granted according to the general policy of the Institute and the directives of the Board of Directors. The applicant should hold a High School Certificate with minimum score of 60%. Applicants with no experience / less than 6 months experience or any other diploma program irrelevant to the banking industry must take the “Challenge Exam" testing English, Mathematics and General Business Knowledge to be considered for admission. The applicant must have valid TOEFL Score of 500 (173 CBT, 61 iBT), 5.0 IELTS, or another standardized, internationally recognized test that is approved by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). The applicant must pass a personal interview at the institute. Documents Required:  An attested copy of UAE High School qualification or its equivalent Original school/college / university transcripts  A certified copy of IELTS or TOEFL score A photocopy of a valid passport / UAE ID Card Five recent personal photographs (passport size) Timing and Duration: The program runs five days per week, Sunday to Thursday-Morning and Evening sessions. The program runs for five theoretical semesters (16 weeks each), and 2 summer terms (8 weeks), which involves presenting the “Integrative Project”. Fees: Bankers (UAE Nationals) AED 36,000 Bankers (Arabs and other Nationals AED 54,000 Private (UAE and GCC Nationals) AED 54,000 Private (Arabs and other Nationals) AED 60,000 Content 159
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    Islamic Banking Diploma IBD Overview The Islamic Banking Diploma Program introduced in 2003 is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Educa- tion & Scientific Research, UAE. The program, first of its kind in the region was started to disseminate knowledge and information about Islamic banking and finance and produce skilled graduates who will successfully manage and run the various Islamic banking operations, and project its viability, practicability, and relevance in a world moving towards global economy. Mission: The IBD Program’s mission is dedicated to provide quality Islamic banking education in a learning environ­ ment that promotes academic and personal excellence in students, as well as appreciates of intellectual and ethical values that accentuate Islamic Shariah laws. Admission Requirements: Applications are welcomed from bank and nonbank employees meeting the criteria listed below. Admission is granted according to the general policy of the Institute and the directives of the Board of Directors. Preference is given to UAE Nationals, however those from other GCC and Arab countries are also welcome to apply. The applicant should hold a high school certificate with minimum score of 60%. The applicant must achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS Test or its equivalent of an internation­ ally recognized standardized test (such as TOEFL with a minimum score of 500 or TOIC), as approved by CAA. The Institute also offers a foundation program for applicants whose English Language Skills do not meet the above mentioned requirements. Applicants who score below 5.0 in IELTS or equivalent will be required to enrol in this foundation program and will be allowed to take partial classes of the Diploma Program.  The applicant must pass a personal interview at the Institute. Documents Required:  An attested copy of UAE High School qualification or its equivalent Original school/college / university transcripts  A certified copy of IELTS or TOEFL score A photocopy of a valid passport / UAE ID Card Five recent personal photographs (passport size) Timing and Duration: The program runs five days per week, Sunday to Thursday-Morning and Evening sessions. The program runs for four theoretical semesters (16 weeks each), and a summer term (8 weeks), which involves field training and field project (Internship) Fees: Bankers (UAE Nationals) AED 21,600, Bankers (Non UAE Nationals AED 32,400 Private (UAE and GCC Nationals) AED 32,400, Private (Arabs and other Nationals) AED 36,000 Content 160
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    BSc in Banking& Finance (BSBF) BSBF Overview The BSc in Banking & Finance Degree Program introduces students to the fundamentals of Banking and Financial Studies and provides them with the skills necessary for a broad understanding of the theoreti­ cal and practical aspects of the banking and financial sectors functioning in a global economy character­ ized by continuous development, innovation, competition and change, and gaining greater insight of their growing role in the economy. In line with the mission and vision of EIBFS to serve the banking and finance community this program offers them a platform to acquire the talents they need, backed with a solid grounding in banking and finance knowledge and practical skills. This four-year undergraduate experience at EIBFS will lead to a high standard degree comparable to International and Local Standards which will increase job and promotion opportunities and hence the growth of UAE nationals in the Banking sector. Mission: The Mission of EIBFS’s BSc in Banking and Finance Program is to offer a high quality specialized learning involving students in a continuous process of learning that helps them to develop, grow, and establish a well grounded career in the banking and finance sector, with the help and support of well qualified faculty members, who are capable of balancing and integrating theory and practice in the best educational environment conducive to learning. Admission Requirements: Applications are welcomed from bank and non-bank employees meeting the criteria listed below. EIBFS Students may get credit transfer of common subjects provided their subject grade is 70% and above. The applicant should hold a UAE Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent with minimum score of 60%. The applicant must have valid TOEFL Score of 500 (173 CBT, 61 iBT), 5.0 IELTS, or another standardized, internationally recognized test that is approved by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). Documents Required:  An attested copy of UAE High School qualification or its equivalent Original school/college / university transcripts  A certified copy of IELTS or TOEFL score A photocopy of a valid passport / UAE ID Card Five recent personal photographs (passport size) Timing and Duration: The program runs five days per week, Sunday to Thursday-Morning and Evening sessions. The program runs for eight theoretical semesters (16 weeks each), and 3 summer terms (8 weeks), which involves presenting the project report of supervised internship. Fees: UAE National Bankers AED 95,000 UAE and GCC Nationals AED 95,000 Arabs and other Nationals AED 114,000 Content 161
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