BIBF plays a vital role in the training and development of human capital in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Our commitment to excellence has strengthened our position as the top provider of quality education across all major business disciplines.
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Banking
closeBanking The Banking Centre at BIBF plays a pivotal role in the development of human capital for the financial services sector in Bahrain and across the wider region. It prides itself by maintaining a well-trained and quality workforce to sustain the growth of the banking and financial services industry in the island. The Banking Centre revised many of its programmes to incorporate latest developments in the industry in line with the needs of the banking sector. It continues to improve its curriculum to bring in much needed change in the core subject areas of banking, in consultation with the regulators and practitioners to reshape the human capital towards a better institutional governance framework.Professional Development Courses Money Markets - Level 2 Project Appraisal - FinancingProfessional Qualifications Foundations of Financial Risk ACI Operation Certificate Certificate for Specialist in Demand Guarantees (CSDG®) Associate Professional Risk Manager ICA Specialist Certificate in Trade-based Money Laundering ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention Real Estate Regulatory Authority Continuous Professional Development ProgrammeCustomised Courses Advanced Risk Management Principles of Investments Treasury Products AML for Trade Finance AML Refresher AML Training -
Insurance
closeInsurance The Centre for Insurance at BIBF has supplied the regional insurance industry with skilled, qualified human capital for over thirty years. Due to its unique relationship with the market, BIBF is able to identify the training needs of the industry and design quality, innovative solutions that cater to those needs. The BIBF offers the Insurance industry a remarkable balance between localised applied theory and global best practices, along with internationally recognised professional qualifications in partnership with the world's leading awarding bodies and associations.Professional Development Courses BIBF Intermediate Insurance Diploma - BIID (English & Arabic) BIBF Advanced Insurance Diploma - BAID (English & Arabic) BIBF Insurance Management Diploma - BIMD (English & Arabic) Examination Resit DatesProfessional Qualifications - Self Study Professional Insurance Certificate - PIC (Arabic) Certified Insurance Supervisor - CIS (English) ALMI Qualification -
Academic Studies
closeAcademic Studies Our International Foundation Programme for students wishing to study for a British degree is recognised by UK NARIC. At the undergraduate level we work with Bangor University and the University of London to bring international degrees in banking, accounting, finance, Islamic finance, economics and management. At the postgraduate level we work with top business schools in the United States and the UK to bring to Bahrain world class masters programmes in Business Administration and Human Resources.Foundation Programmes International Foundation Programme (BIBF award) -
Information Technology
closeInformation Technology The IT Centre aims to become a leading provider for innovative IT Training programmes. We offer a number of professional qualifications in addition to a range of standard training courses that cover various IT skills. Furthermore, customised training programs can be structured and offered to clients upon their request. The IT Centre also organises special projects to offer interactive learning opportunities.Professional Development Courses MS Office Automation Courses IT Management Courses Security CoursesProfessional Qualifications Business Continuity Institute - Good Practice Guidelines BCI - GPG Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology - COBIT® 5 Foundation Information Technology Infrastructure Library - ITIL® Foundation Certified Information Systems Auditor - CISA® Certified Information Security Manager - CISM® Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) CertificationMasterclasses Cloud Computing: Business Trends and Technologies -
Leadership & Management
closeLeadership & Management The Leadership and Management courses are designed to improve competencies by developing the knowledge, skills and attitude of the participants, as well as ensuring a positive learning environment.
The training workshops help participants fulfil their potential through effective training in areas including Leadership, Management, HR, Marketing, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Executive Workshops and Soft Skills.Professional Development Courses Management/Leadership English & Business Communication Interpersonal Skills Marketing & Sales Assessment & Development Human ResourcesProfessional Qualifications The Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK (CIM) The Chartered Institute of Public Relations, UK (CIPR) The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, UK (CIPD) The Chartered Management Institute, UK (CMI) APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional, USA (CSCP) International Diploma for Executive & Personal Assistants English for the Corporate World (ECW)Executive Education Leadership & Development Programme (Darden School of Business) Branch Management & Central Operations Transforming Organisational Culture Through Continuous Improvement The Successful Mindset for Leaders Challenges in Labour Cases in the Private Sector The NLP Coach Leadership for Women Competency & Talent Management -
Project Management
closeProject Management The Project Management Centre aims to provide learning opportunities to develop the essential skill of project management for all professions. Based on our belief that Project Management is for everyone, we offer various innovative training programmes that are tailored to the requirements of participants. Project Management Institute (PMI)® has named the BIBF a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) effective since November 2016. Our Training Programmes include Professional Qualifications, training courses and workshops, project management team building games and other special offerings customised to our clients’ needs.Professional Development Courses Project Management CoursesProfessional Qualifications CAPM® - Certified Associate in Project Management PMP® - Project Management Professional Agile Certified Professional - (PMI-ACP)>® Program Management Professional (PGMP®) -
Accounting & Finance
closeAccounting & Finance The Centre for Accounting and Finance at BIBF excels in the fields of financial accounting, managerial accounting, internal auditing, financial modelling, performance management, fraud, professional ethics and International financial reporting standards (IFRS) among many other sub specialisations. The centre is focused on giving state of the art training solutions to its clients to enhance staff skills working in both the financial services sector and all other industry sectors.Professional Development Courses Tax AcademyProfessional Qualifications Chartered Financial Analyst Certified Public Accountant Certified Management Accountant Certified Internal Auditor Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Foundations in Accountancy - FIACustomised Courses Accounting and Financial Analysis for Bankers Budgeting: Preparation & Control Cash Flow Modeling Cash Management Finance for the non-financial managers Financial Analysis & Forecasting -
Islamic Finance
closeIslamic Finance The Centre for Islamic Finance focuses on operations, products services and professional qualifications. The Centre offers the oldest Islamic finance professional qualification in the world - the Advance Diploma in Islamic Finance (ADIF), which also is the only such Islamic finance qualification with a progression route into a UK MBA. The Centre also provides advisory and technical services to clients wishing to structure Islamic products or gain access to the Middle East capital markets or who need governance and regulatory framework development assistance.Professional Development Courses IFSB-BIBF Islamic Finance Executive Programme BIBF-AAOIFI iStandardsProfessional Qualifications Advance Diploma in Islamic Finance (ADIF) Advance Diploma in Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence (ADICJ)Executive Education Islamic Finance Management Development Programme -
Executive Training
closeExecutive Training Executive Education programmes are designed to address real-world business needs that best help executives – and provide the best return on investment. This is exactly the approach implemented by BIBF: Real World, Real Learning. At the BIBF, we partner with executives and educators to resolve real business issues, build capabilities and prepare for the future. Programme Brochure Registration FormExecutive Education Branch management & Central Operations Transforming Organisational Culture Through Continuous Improvement The Successful Mindset for Leaders The Black Belt Negotiator The NLP Coach Leadership for Women Competency & Talent Management The NLP Leader Challenges in Labour Cases in the Private Sector -
Assessment Centre
closeAssessment Centre The BIBF is an accredited Pearson VUE Testing Centre, which provides a complete range of design and delivery services, from competency matrix design through assessor training, exercise design and the provision of psychometric testing. Research demonstrates that there is no substitute for objectively observing and systematically measuring how people actually perform “on the ground”. A well-designed Assessment Centre is the most effective tool available for assessing individuals in both individual and group-based environments for selection or development.Recruitment & Selection Personality Assessments Ability Tests Computer Skills Competency Based Interviewing English Proficieny Assessment Intray Exercises Management Scenarios Role Play Presentations Group Excerises
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