BIBM has 8 certification programs to build skilled bankers

Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) has launched 8 certification programs of BIBM to build skilled bankers.

The bankers who have completed these programs are playing an important role in the banking sector by acquiring specialized knowledge and unique skills.

Professionals from banks and financial institution can take enrollment in these programs in two intakes every year, says a press release.

In 2015, BIBM jointly launched the Certified Expert in Risk Management (CERM) course with the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management in Germany. Later, the BIBM launched four more certification courses. These include ‘Certified Expert in Credit Management (CECM)’; ‘Certified Expert in Trade Services (CETS)’; ‘Certified Expert in Anti Money Laundering and Financial Crime (CEAF) and ‘Certified Expert in E-Banking (CEEB)’.

Certified Islamic Banking and Finance Professionals (CIBFP) has also been recently launched under the auspices of international and local Islamic finance professionals. All these Certified Expert courses have been regularly conducting with great success.

BIBM has launched two joint certification courses with world-renowned Moody's Analytics. These include Moody's BIBM Joint Certificate in Commercial Credit (CICC) and Moody's BIBM Joint Certificate in SME Credit (CISMEC). These certification courses conducted by BIBM are playing a unique role in building a skilled workforce to provide specialized services in the banking sector of Bangladesh.

BIBM Director General Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman said that the certification courses are helping to reduce various types of risks in the banking sector. Skilled manpower reduces the risks in the banking sector. Bankers who have completed a certification course will play a significant role in the development of the banking sector in the upcoming days. This will help Bangladesh achieving higher growth and strengthening its position in the global financial arena.

Mohammad Sohail Mostafa, Director (Training and Certification Program) of BIBM said, the main objective of launching the certification courses at BIBM are to enhance the professionalism of bankers working in the banking sector in Bangladesh as well as acquaint them with contemporary banking system and global thinking.