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	I have taken several courses at BIBF since I started my career in Banking, I recently completed the Branch Manager Programme which was an excellent class that covered several aspects of Banking, HR management and Banking Operations giving me an overview of all that is required to know in order to manage a branch successfully. I am currently doing my part time MBA with DePaul University through BIBF which I believe is a great programme that is very well facilitated. The programme brings qualified professionals to Bahrain giving me the best of both worlds and still allows me to maintain my current job as Unit Head of BBK’s Customer Resolution. The faculty at BIBF are very helpful, well trained and cooperative and I truly enjoy my learning experience at BIBF.
	Nada Tarradah Unit head - Customer Resolution, BBK
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Financial Advice Programme (FAP)

Description

Under the patronage of H.E. Mr. Rasheed Al Maraj, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) is offering a new innovative qualification for entry level financial advisers and aspirants, based on the requirements set out in the CBB Rulebook.

Financial Advice Programme (FAP) is a mandatory qualification endorsed by the CBB for all entry level professionals in the area of financial advice or those who are aspiring to become financial advising professionals in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Successful participants will be equipped with the basic knowledge and skills required of a financial adviser entering the profession.

FAP provides essential knowledge in the fundamentals of investment products, client-adviser relations, adviser responsibilities, ethics, applicable laws and regulations, and elements of conventional and Islamic banking. This programme, the first of its kind in the MENA region, is designed to include local and international regulations, cases and examples.

Who will benefit

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Those who have recently entered the profession of financial advising (three or less years of relevant work experience

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Those who are aspiring to enter the profession of financial advising

Programme Structure

Module 1:

Financial Services Environment and Regulation

Level:

QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework) 5 which is equivalent to Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level 8

Duration:

Five days (3 lecture days, 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m., 1 day review/revision, 1 day final examination)

Assessment:

2-hour examination consisting of 60 multiple choice questions on all topics in Module 1

Credits:

Module 1:

Banking and Investment Firms

Level:

QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework) 5 which is equivalent to Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level 8

Duration:

Five days (3 lecture days, 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m., 1 day review/revision, 1 day final examination)

Assessment:

2-hour examination consisting of 60 multiple choice questions on all topics in Module 2

Credits:

Programme Fees

500 BHD paid in full before the commencement of the programme. Failure to pay fees by the due date will lead to the offer of admission being cancelled and the place offered to another eligible applicant. Currently there are no scholarships available.

Successful candidates are entitled to receive a one-year full membership to CISI, UK for GBP 60.

Entry Requirements

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A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university

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Successful completion of BIBF Course 100 Elements of Banking or relevant work experience. Note: applicants whose Bachelor's degree is in a business discipline, and do not have relevant work experience, are exempted from completing the above mentioned course.

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Proficiency in English Language at least equivalent to BIBF's Business English Program (BEP) Level 4. Those meeting the minimum entry requirements will be eligible for the programme, but a final offer of admission is at the discretion of the Programme Admissions Team.