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Welcome to the BIBF’s Free Online Courses page. We bring you 20 of the top-picked online training courses in various business areas such as Banking, Finance, Islamic Finance, Leadership, Management, Digital Transformation, Project Management, and Insurance.
In response to the global disruption of the learning process, the BIBF is with you at home, encouraging you to utilise this time to enhance your personal and professional skills.
The BIBF plays a pivotal role in the development of human capital for the business sector, through the provision of programmes that help enhance employee performance and build a more engaged workforce, and is fully committed to adding value and enhancing development opportunities that serve to enhance employee knowledge and skillsets, supporting the national efforts to fight this global pandemic.
Thank you for your interest in our free online courses. We regret to inform you that all free courses have reached the maximum capacity. Please follow us on our social media accounts for further updates about our programmes and courses.
Accounting & Finance
Finance for Non-Finance Managers
Description
This programme is designed to introduce participants to basic financial skills, basic accounting concepts and the ability to interpret the content of financial statements.
Date
29/4/2020 – 30/4/2020
Time
10 AM – 2 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- General working knowledge of English, Mathematics and Business.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
This course is designed for managers who are not finance professionals but are required to interact and liaise with the finance department, and who would benefit from an understanding of the financial function and terminology.
Certification
Budgeting During Uncertain Times
Description
This course is designed to outline the techniques of budgeting and its application to the workplace. It will also provide the formulation of budgets using different methodologies.
Date
4/5/2020 – 5/5/2020
Time
10 AM – 2 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- General working knowledge of English, Mathematics and Business.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
This course is ideal for staff involved in the budget preparation and control process within their respective organisations. The course has no prerequisite but participants are recommended to possess a general awareness of business concepts.
Certification
Principles of VAT
Description
This is a comprehensive course on Value Added Tax (VAT), targeting those who wish to learn about its implementational challenges and its impact to their respective business entities. This course will give participants’ a clear and comprehensive understanding of all elements of VAT and its treatments for goods and services according to the published GCC VAT legislation.
Date
13/5/2020 – 14/5/2020
Time
10 AM – 2 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- General working knowledge of English, Mathematics and Business.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
Financial and non-financial staff who are expected to be involved in VAT implementation such as Accountants, Product and Service developers, Costing specialists, Entrepreneurs, Product pricing specialists and Other Decision makers who want to learn how to manage all aspects of VAT implementation.
Certification
Banking
Principles of Banking
Description
The Principles of Banking course will help participants understand the structure and functioning of financial markets and the practical aspects of the way in which financial intermediaries and institutions operate. The course covers the fundamental principles and practices of modern banks and other financial institutions functioning in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The course will also explore the structure of banking in different countries and topical issues in Banking.
Date
6/5/2020 – 7/5/2020
Time
10 AM – 2 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- General working knowledge of English, Mathematics and Business.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
- Recent Graduates.
- With or without finance background. Anybody who wants to know about the practical aspects of modern banks and its operations.
Certification
Investment & Savings Seminar - Beginner
Description
The Investment and Savings Seminar is an investment awareness programme that was established in collaboration between the BIBF and Bahrain Bourse with the purpose of increasing and enhancing an investor’s awareness about the financial market.
With the objective to gradually enlighten the audience on the capital markets and investment processes, this seminar is now available, free of charge, on a monthly basis, over 3 stages:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Date
30/5/2020
Time
10 AM – 12 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- General working knowledge of English, Mathematics and Business or anyone interested about investment.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
The main focus is to provide investment fundamentals and principals to enlighten the audience with key investment securities and their attributes, the process of establishing investment goals and the investment process with consideration for potential frauds.
Behavioural biases will also be briefed while focusing on investment portfolio management.
Certification
Investment & Savings Seminar - Intermediate
Description
The Investment and Savings Seminar is an investment awareness programme that was established in collaboration between the BIBF and Bahrain Bourse with the purpose of increasing and enhancing an investor’s awareness about the financial market.
With the objective to gradually enlighten the audience on the capital markets and investment processes, this seminar is now available, free of charge, on a monthly basis, over 3 stages:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Date
30/6/2020
Time
5 PM – 7 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- General working knowledge of English, Mathematics and Business or anyone interested about investment.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
The main focus is to provide investment fundamentals and principals to enlighten the audience with key investment securities and their attributes, the process of establishing investment goals and the investment process with consideration for potential frauds.
Behavioural biases will also be briefed while focusing on investment portfolio management.
Certification
Investment & Savings Seminar - Advanced
Description
The Investment and Savings Seminar is an investment awareness programme that was established in collaboration between the BIBF and Bahrain Bourse with the purpose of increasing and enhancing an investor’s awareness about the financial market.
With the objective to gradually enlighten the audience on the capital markets and investment processes, this seminar is now available, free of charge, on a monthly basis, over 3 stages:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Date
21/4/2020
Time
5 PM – 7 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- General working knowledge of English, Mathematics and Business or anyone interested about investment.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
The main focus is to provide investment fundamentals and principals to enlighten the audience with key investment securities and their attributes, the process of establishing investment goals and the investment process with consideration for potential frauds.
Behavioural biases will also be briefed while focusing on investment portfolio management.
Certification
Insurance
Induction to Insurance
Description
The course will lead participants to demonstrate a basic understanding of the essential features of insurance principles, market functions, products and practice.
Date
12/4/2020 – 13/4/2020
Time
9 AM – 2 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
- New recruits working in the insurance industry.
- Youth considering a career in insurance.
- Individuals interested to gain essential knowledge of insurance.
- Companies or organizations dealing with the insurance industry.
Certification
Principles of Insurance Broking
Description
Insurance brokers are major players in the insurance market and their activities directly impact the growth and the maturity of the insurance industry. This course is designed to introduce candidates to the role, services and legal and regulatory framework of insurance brokers.
Date
20/4/2020
Time
9 AM – 2 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
- Qualification: An undergraduate degree (BSc or Diploma) or a student in an undergraduate program.
Target Audience
- New recruits working in the insurance or the insurance broking industry (agents, brokers).
- Youth considering a career in insurance.
- Individuals interested to gain essential knowledge of insurance broking.
- Companies or organizations dealing with insurance brokers.
Certification
Insurance Fraud
Description
Fraud has been typically considered as the unavoidable reality of the insurance industry. However, emerging factors has prompted a new mind-set in the market calling for actively mitigating fraud. This course is designed to provide candidates with a proper understanding of fraud, its different types, indicators and the array of tools available to counter fraud in different lines of business.
Date
22/4/2020
Time
9 AM – 2 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
- New recruits working in the insurance industry.
- Youth considering a career in insurance.
- Individuals interested to gain essential knowledge of insurance fraud.
- Companies or organizations dealing with the insurance industry.
Certification
Islamic Finance
Islamic Finance Fundamentals
Description
This session will consist of a discussion on the authorities of interpretation and a recap on Islamic Economics and its fundamental principles. It will also cover the sources of Islamic Law and Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence and the negative elements of an Islamic financial transaction.
Date
21/4/2020
Time
11 AM – 2 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
This course is ideal for university students and business professionals.
Certification
Islamic Banking Products
Description
This session will consist of a discussion on the current Islamic banking landscape, the key Islamic nominate contracts applied in the industry (Murabaha, Ijarah, Mudarabah and Musharakah) and a review of some of the widely used products in the Islamic banking and finance industry.
Date
22/4/2020
Time
11 AM – 2 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
This course is ideal for university students and business professionals.
Certification
Islamic Capital Markets
Description
This session provides an overview of the Islamic capital markets and its instruments, including Sukuks and Shariah-compliant equities. The session will also include real-life cases where applicable.
Date
23/4/2020
Time
11 AM – 2 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
This course is ideal for university students and business professionals.
Certification
Digital Transformation and Project Management
Business Continuity Management: Preparing for a Pandemic
Description
With the current Pandemic affecting the world, it is time to put Business Continuity practices into action. This programme will provide participants with insights and key considerations to effectively plan for the Pandemic and control potential costs. The session aims to enhance employees’ preparedness for the current Pandemic and relate tools and methodologies to their work practices in this time of crisis.
Date
19/4/2020
Time
10 AM – 11:30 AM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
All Staff/ Business Professionals.
Certification
Project Risk Management: How to sustain project success in a Pandemic?
Description
The (COVID-19) pandemic introduced an unexpected risk to projects running all over the world. This training will go over the key tools and techniques to manage project risks. This customized programme aims to widen participants’ horizons and to think of innovative ways to propose contingency plans to ensure meeting project objectives.
Date
19/4/2020
Time
10 AM – 1 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
Project Team Members and Project Managers.
Certification
Python Fundamentals Training
Description
In days of social distancing and social isolation, what better way to utilize this time than to develop a skill set and secure a competency that is in high demand. According to CNBC, “Python” is the Number 1 skill out of the top 10 most popular tech skills of 2020. This training programme will introduce participants to programming and provide them with the fundamentals of Python language.
Date
20/4/2020 – 21/4/2020
Time
9 AM – 2 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
Anyone who is interested in programming.
Certification
Leadership & Management
Handling Pressure
Description
This course focuses on the nature and causes of stress. Work, study and life related stress is discussed with a focus on solutions to handle pressure, leading to a better working/study environment and an overall improvement in the wellbeing of the participants.
Date
16/4/2020
Time
3 PM – 6 PM
Language
Arabic
Pre-requisite
- Good command of Arabic.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
Anyone who experiences difficulties in coping with work/study and life related stress.
Certification
Self-discipline
Description
In this workshop participants will learn the definition & the importance of self-discipline as well as the ways to embed self-discipline in their lives, and the possible challenges they may face.
Date
19/4/2020
Time
3 PM – 6 PM
Language
Arabic
Pre-requisite
- Good command of Arabic.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
Individuals who wish to achieve better results and be more effective in their lives.
Certification
Personal Planning
Description
In this workshop, participants will learn how to make the most of their time in order to ensure they are satisfied with all areas of their life. Participants will understand themselves more by discovering what motivates them, and will learn how to set SMART goals in order to ensure they are on the right track towards achieving their life goals.
Date
21/4/2020
Time
3 PM – 6 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
This course is targeted at individuals who seek to take control of the way they spend and manage their time and who want to plan to get more from their lives.
Certification
Managing a Remote Team
Description
This workshop will help you rise to the challenge of managing remote team members in order to ensure optimal productivity, engagement, and team growth. You will learn how to communicate more effectively with your remote team, build trust, in addition to other skills that will help you to build a high performing remote team.
Date
13/5/2020
Time
12 PM – 3 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
Supervisors/managers interested in managing remote teams more effectively.
Certification
Leading in Challenging Times
Description
With many challenges upon the world today, this workshop will equip leaders with strategies and techniques to help them lead their team members in challenging and uncertain times.
Date
14/5/2020
Time
12 PM – 3 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
Supervisors/managers interested in managing their team in challenging times.
Certification
Managing Virtual Meetings
Description
This workshop is designed to give you the basic tools you need to initiate and manage your virtual meetings effectively. You will learn planning and leading techniques that will give you the confidence to run virtual meetings that will engage your attendees and leave a positive and lasting impression.
Date
20/5/2020
Time
12 PM – 3 PM
Language
English
Pre-requisite
- Good command of English.
- Minimum age: 18
Target Audience
Working professionals of all levels.
Certification
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