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.

The Affiliate International Retail Banker program is a comprehensive introduction to retail banking and covers the major opportunities and challenges facing this vast industry, including digital transformation, competition, and partnership with fintechs and Big Tech, sales management, and credit risk management. As befits an industry developing at speed, our program content is fully updated as of early 2022. Our program first grounds candidates in the history of the industry and the relatively recent rise of retail banking, providing financial services to people and SMEs previously ignored by banks. The program emphasizes the critical role of ethics and compliance in banking. It trains candidates to understand the business models of retail banking and to identify product, channel, and customer-centered models. We introduce the principles and business models of fintech operations and the transformational role of digital banking and digital payments. Candidates learn the fundamental importance of customer-centered banking and customer management, and then gain a comprehensive insight into the products and services offered by retail banks. Finally, candidates learn about the crucial roles of operations and risk management in running a sustainable and profitable bank.

This certificate is designed to provide a practitioner training to banking experts catering to the financial needs of small and medium enterprises. This certificate enables bankers to get acquainted with the learning process by empowering participants to think broadly, manage globally and compete strategically. This certificate focuses on all aspects of Banking Credit whether short-term, mediumterm or long- term, it also enables them to understand lending techniques for effective credit decisions.

Why study the LIBF Level 3 Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF)? The Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF®) provides you as a trade, export, and commodity specialist with a thorough understanding of international trade procedures, practices, and legislation. CITF® develops the appropriate technical knowledge and skills required to enable you to apply that knowledge to situations within the workplace. The qualification provides a core understanding of the products, documents, trade terms, roles, and responsibilities that underpin international trade and finance. In addition to this core knowledge, CITF® helps you to develop a basic understanding of fraud prevention and risk in terms of trade finance. The qualification also develops a sense of contemporary international trade and finance topics such as sustainability, digital disruption, and innovation, ensuring that students have relevant and up-to-date knowledge of the industry.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and related areas such as Compliance, Risk, and Corporate Governance. It examines the relationships among a firm’s executive leadership, governing board, and stakeholders, exploring various governance models in both for-profit and non-profit sectors within the U.S. It also covers the roles and responsibilities of each party, as outlined in legal codes and current best practices. The course discusses the functions of different board committees and their interactions with regulatory agencies, such as the Central Bank of Egypt. A core part of the course explores the “purpose of CSR” from multiple perspectives and its relationship with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, with insights from prominent global and Egyptian thought leaders. Banks today face numerous global challenges and ethical considerations. These challenges often bring differing expectations regarding the economic, social, and environmental responsibilities that organizations should uphold. This course guides participants through the principles and techniques of CSR, helping them develop and implement CSR frameworks that comply with international standards and align with the “triple bottom line” — Profit, People, and Planet — rather than focusing solely on profits. This course guides participants through the principles and techniques of CSR, helping them develop and implement CSR frameworks that comply with international standards and align with the triple bottom line “Profit, People, and Planet” rather than focusing solely on profits.

This course is explaining what is happening in digital banking markets as well as the implications for new and existing market participants. Focusing on the control and risk environments it also reviews the strategy and goals that will be impacted. The course considers the model for digital banking as well as the control environment. Main regulations are also considered as well as the change that is now impacting strategy and approaches. Bitcoin and other cybercurrencies as well as Blockchain and its role are also addressed. The attendees will have gained a general introduction to the structure, controls and challenges of operating in this fast-changing sector

This advanced course is designed for banking professionals across departments such as credit analysis, risk management, treasury, internal audit, compliance, financial control, IT/MIS, and for bank examiners. Participants will develop the skills to evaluate the functions of central and commercial banks, analyze financial statements, apply asset-liability management (ALM) techniques, and implement risk management strategies aligned with regulatory frameworks like the Basel accords and Central Bank of Egypt regulations. Through interactive case studies, and assignments, learners will engage in hands-on analysis to enhance their ability to manage financial performance and mitigate banking risks

“By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with knowledge,
frameworks, and strategic insights to navigate the rapidly changing retail credit
banking landscape and possess industry-recognized skills to advance in roles
related to retail credit, banking, or financial services. Establish a solid foundation
for pursuing leadership roles or specialized positions in credit management”

This course is designed for bank staff responsible for managing non-performing loans (NPLs) extended to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Participants will be able to identify early warning signs of financial distress, understand the root causes of borrower problems, distinguish between the borrower’s “ability to pay” and “willingness to pay,” and devise appropriate strategies for loan resolution. Under scenarios of both ad hoc and systemic financial distress, participants will apply their knowledge and strategies to manage NPLs effectively. By the end of the course, participants will successfully bring non-performing customers back to their activity, converting NPLs to performing loans (PLs), thereby positively impacting the banks’ financial statements and the economy in general.

تم تصميم هذا البرنامج لمساعدة العاملين بوحدات التمويل متناهي الصغر بالقطاع الغير مصرفي وبشكل خاص السادة مسئولي ومديري اإلقراض متناهي الصغر للتعرف على الخدمات المصرفية للمشروعات متناهية الصغر بشكل احترافي يتوافق مع الممارسات المصرفية المقبولة، بمشاركتهم واجتيازهم على التقييم النهائي سيتم المساعدة على تكوين كوادر بشرية فاعلة في قطاع التمويل متناهي الصغر.