This certificate is designed to provide a professional training to bankers catering to the financial needs of small and medium enterprises. Concepts and best practices are presented in seven modules to enable the participants to understand a holistic approach to SME finance and, based on this, to be able to work optimally in one’s own field of responsibility as well as to further successfully develop this business field.
Certified SME Professional - Level 2 - IDL
Leadership Effectiveness
This course empowers team leaders and managers to master essential leadership skills. By exploring strategic management, effective communication, motivation theories, and efficient time use, participants will enhance their team management capabilities and problem-solving abilities. Applying these techniques will lead to a more productive organization with organized and effective teams.
Microsoft PowerPoint®
“This comprehensive Microsoft PowerPoint training class is designed for
participants who have basic skills with Microsoft PowerPoint and want
to advance their skills to learn how to apply and customize themes and
backgrounds, utilize Slide Masters and layouts, implement special effects and
animations, effectively use SmartArt, incorporate and manage multimedia
elements, set up and customize slide shows, export presentations, handle
multiple presentations simultaneously, and share and secure presentations,
given access to Microsoft PowerPoint software, with a high level of proficiency
and confidence.”
Professional SME Risk Manager Certification (PRMC)
This certificate is designed to provide the following: • Comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in managing credit risk and other associated risks within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). • The certificate aims to equip participants with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate various financial risks, thereby enhancing their decisionmaking and strategic planning capabilities. • This certificate aims to enhance participants’ capabilities to identify, measure, and mitigate various types of risks that SMEs face, ensuring robust credit risk management practices. • Also, the certificate focuses on contemporary issues such as sustainability, ESG, climate change risks, and compliance with international regulatory standards, enabling professionals to manage SME portfolios effectively in a dynamic and complex financial environment. • Additionally, it seeks to foster an understanding of regulatory frameworks, financial instruments, and risk management techniques specific to SMEs.
SMEs Cash Flow & projection Analysis
“This course was developed for SME bankers, relationship management and
middle management staff, in addition to credit departments. The participants
will learn cash flow and working capital management to optimize the use of
cash. They will also learn how to design short-term and long-term projections to
determine the financing needs of SMEs companies.”
Emotional Empowerment
This course is designed to help participant improve their emotional intelligence skills, enabling them to use emotional information from themselves and others and integrate this with their thinking for better decision making, helping them to get more easily what they want from the immediate situation and life in general.
Microsoft Access™ - Level I
“This Introduction to Microsoft Access training class is designed for participants
with no prior experience in database management to gain the ability to
understand basic database concepts, design and create databases and tables,
query those tables, and create forms and reports, given access to Microsoft
Access software, with a foundational level of proficiency”
Time Management
The course is designed for all organization members seeking effective time management through various tools, techniques, and goal-setting strategies. Participants will gain control over their schedules and interactions, optimizing productivity in the workplace.
Data Analysis using Power BI
This course covers the various methods and best practices that are in line with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Power BI. The course will show how to access and process data from a range of data sources including both relational and non-relational sources. Finally, this course will also discuss how to manage and deploy reports and dashboards for sharing and content distribution
Certificate in International Trade Risk (CITR)
The Level 4 Certificate in International Trade Risk (CITR) has been designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of international trade risks, including risks associated with financing importers and exporters, risk profiling within settlement methods, and trade risk mitigation. CITR will help you develop the appropriate technical knowledge and skills to address a wide range of risk-related scenarios within your workplace. The qualification provides a core understanding of the terminology, roles, responsibilities, and products that underpin international trade finance, as well as develops your understanding of trade risks. You will learn how to analyze and mitigate a wide range of risks, understand the impact of risks on different trading parties, settlement methods, and their risk implications, as well as the security options available to banks.

