SERVICES Professional Development Library Assesment Center   Professional Development   Purpose Today’s rapidly changing global business environment requires a workforce that is skilled and responsive to marketplace demands and customer needs. The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) offers a wide range of banking, finance, insurance, management, marketing and information technology courses to assist participants in their professional development. Course curriculum is designed to meet a broad spectrum of training needs from entry level through intermediate and advanced professional levels for more experienced, senior managers. The selection of courses is based upon both current and strategic market developments and the business objectives and staffing requirements of financial services organizations and insurance companies in Bahrain, and other non financial sectors of the economy, as determined by surveys, focus group sessions with CEOs, senior managers, human resource managers and other appropriate markets with both training and line managers. Your Organization Customized, company specific programs can be arranged as special offerings in any of the disciplines offered by the Institute. These courses can be held during mornings, afternoons, evenings or on weekends, in order to accommodate the operational constraints of the organization. Fees for such programs are based on design, development and length of delivery times. Evening Courses A variety of evening courses are available at the BIBF, many leading to internationally recognized qualifications. Full details of these are available in separate brochures. To receive further information on these courses, please complete the Request for Information Form at the back of the catalogue or through BIBF home page www.bibf.com. Instructional Staff The BIBF instructional staff are a select team of former senior industry professionals with market experience and relevant qualifications. Each is particularly suited to his/her area of expertise. External instructors and guest speakers from the local economic community and noted experts from abroad are drawn upon to augment the BIBF staff. Application of Learning Training will be of little practical value unless the knowledge and positive attitudes acquired in the classroom are put into practice in the work environment. To achieve this end, we ask management to select the appropriate staff members to attend programs at the Institute and to provide opportunities for them to apply their new attitude, knowledge and skills in the workplace. Participant Requirements Many of the programs are designed on a modular basis to enable participants to undertake either a single course or an appropriate series of courses. The language of instruction is usually in English. Sponsors should give proper consideration to the participants’ linguistic ability prior to nomination. The BIBF Banking Studies Diploma has introduced a structured Business English Certificate using the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, English For Business courses as its basis. The minimum entry requirement to commence the Intermediate Diploma is BEC Level 2. The Institute has a special BEC English Program offered as an evening course for participants who need to attain such qualification to meet our minimum requirements. Recommended Study Tracks Attention should also be given to the level of each course in relation to the individual’s existing competencies and career objectives. Introductory modules are geared to the new entrant. Participants with experience may enrol at a more advanced level. Reference to the course descriptions will provide an indication of any necessary prerequisites or experience to individual courses. Sequence charts are provided in the appropriate sections of the catalogue to assist in assessing the suitability of nominees for a particular program. Examination Center for Professional Organizations The BIBF has established linkages with several professional organizations and is an official examination center for: The ifs School of Finance - Incorporated by Royal Charter, UK The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) The Chartered Institute for Management Accountants (CIMA) International Capital Market Association (ICMA) The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (UK) (ACCA) The ACI Institute Ltd (UK) (ACI) Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Separate brochures are available for each of the professional qualifications offered at the BIBF. To request information on these programs please complete the Request for Information Form at the back of the catalogue or through BIBF home page www.bibf.com.