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CREDIT MANAGEMENT is a critical function in banking, directly influencing the profitability, risk exposure, and long-term stability of financial institutions. This course is designed to provide bankers with a comprehensive understanding of credit management principles, blending theoretical insights with practical applications tailored to the dynamic banking environment. It explores critical areas such as credit assessment, risk analysis, credit administration, and monitoring and recovery strategies, all of which are vital for maintaining a robust loan portfolio and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. By equipping banking professionals with tools and frameworks to make informed credit decisions, this course aims to enhance their ability to balance growth opportunities with risk control, ultimately contributing to the resilience and success of their institutions.

The Certified Branch Manager Program, is a comprehensive professional development initiative tailored for current and aspiring branch managers across financial institutions. This program is thoughtfully designed to blend global best practices with local banking needs, aiming to enhance leadership skills, strategic thinking, and operational efficiency at the branch level. By completing this course, participants will gain a competitive edge, enhance their career prospects, and contribute significantly to their organization’s growth.

National Banking Institute has introduced this certification course to strengthen the knowledge and skills of professionals working in Microfinance Institutions. The program is designed to equip participants with essential and practical insights necessary for effectively carrying out their daily responsibilities in a professional manner. The course content has been carefully developed with consideration of the local context of Nepal and the specific needs of Nepalese Microfinance Institutions.

Examinations: 

Held quarterly (March, June, Sept, Dec), 2-hour duration, Paper/Online -based exams held in multiple city centers with OMR sheets. Candidate will be required to pass the examination within the validity period.

Exam dates: 

Exam dates are announced 15 days in advance.

Additional Examination Attempts: 

In case a candidate fails in 2 attempts, he/she may attempt up to two more attempt with an additional fee but within the validity period of 12 months. Candidate/s failing in such extra attempts also will have to re-enroll.

Question Format: 

Exam consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Results & Certification: 

Results are published within one week on our website, and certificates are issued within 15 days of the exam date.

Language of the course: 

The course is conducted in Nepali language.

Introduction: The Advanced Credit Certification Program (ACCP), initiated by NBI, aims to enhance the credit capabilities of professionals in Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs). It offers a structured learning experience combining theoretical foundations with practical application. The program addresses the need for advanced skills in analysis, report writing, presentations, and query handling. Unlike traditional in-house training, ACCP ensures depth and consistency in skill development. It adopts diverse learning methodologies and rigorous assessments for impactful learning outcomes. ACCP is a strategic step toward building a skilled and standardized credit workforce in the banking sector.

NBI had launched JANBI, the first professional banking certification course in Nepal, on 9th October 2015 which has emerged as a very popular program in this sector. Next, higher level of certification course, Chartered Associate of National Banking Institute (CANBI) has been developed and launched.

CANBI ,an advanced level of the certification course, is expected to be instrumental in contributing to the industry in polishing banking knowledge of the banking professionals and inducing the traits of true banking leaders for the benefit of the industry as a whole.

Similar to JANBI, CANBI too has been a product developed in collaboration with Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF), Mumbai, India. IIBF, a pioneer institute of more than 96 years old contributing in this sector in India and other markets , certifies a number of banking courses in India and in various SAARC and African countries, organizes trainings and carries out research works.

INTRODUCTION

The course covers the core functions of retail banking, from the traditional to the innovative. From savings accounts to mobile banking apps, from mortgage lending to the impact of digitization, this course takes you on a journey through the evolving landscape of retail banking. It offers a balanced perspective on the challenges and opportunities that financial institutions face, as well as the strategies they employ to provide better services, enhance customer experiences, and remain competitive in an increasingly digital world.

OBJECTIVE

This certification course on retail banking is expected to empower banking professionals with insights, knowledge, and strategies required for better delivery of retail banking products and services. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, changing customer expectations, and a globalized economy, the relevance of this course cannot be overstated.

Moody’s has set the industry benchmark in financial services education, helping to elevate the skills of banking and lending professionals worldwide. Credit Risk Management - learning solution is an online course. Learners can complete the course anywhere at anytime within the valid time period. It is an internationally well recognized course developed by a team of credit experts and skilled instructional designers that will help banking professionals elevate their values through continuous learning.

Once registered, learners have access to the course. The course includes: unlimited access to enrolled course, including content updates, pre-tests for each module to allow users to determine which sections they should take based on individual need,s and post-tests for each module to measure comprehension and validate learning.

Risk management in banking is a critical and ever-evolving field that lies at the heart of our financial systems. The complexities and challenges that risk professionals face in this dynamic landscape are enormous, and their decisions have far-reaching consequences. This certification course presents a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the multifaceted world of risk management in banking. The course takes you on a journey through the various dimensions of risk in banking. It explores the multitude of risk types faced by financial institutions, including credit, market, liquidity and operational risks.

OBJECTIVE

The importance of robust risk management practices cannot be overstated. Banking institutions stand as the bedrock of financial stability, and their ability to identify, measure, and mitigate risks is instrumental in safeguarding the integrity of our financial systems. This course serves as a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of risk management in banking

VALIDITY OF REGISTRATION

The course remains valid for one year, which encompasses the completion of four examination attempts. This period commences from the date of the examination following enrollment and lasts until the completion of four examination attempts. However, if a candidate skips the examination immediately following enrollment, the validity period will begin from the second examination date after enrollment and continue until the completion of four examination attempts

National Banking Institute (NBI) has conducted 3000+ training programs with 90,000 plus banking professionals trained. NBI has launched a professional Banking Certification Course JANBI (Junior Associate of National Banking Institute) for the first time in Nepal.

Objective

JANBI aims at providing required level of comprehensive knowledge in banking and financial services, technology, customer relations, basic accounting and legal aspects necessary for carrying out day to day banking operations.

JANBI Features

• A self-study module course where participants will be given courseware upon registration.
• Examination will be conducted twice in a year.
• Upon passing of the examination, candidates will be awarded with JANBI Certificate.

JANBI Advantage

• JANBI will provide you with an edge that will prove to be crucial in your banking career.
• JANBI will be an essential stepping stone for one to progress to a banking career.
• Combined technical assistance from Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) and in-depth industry knowledge of our Academy, JANBI is the only Banking Certification Course that is a real investment.

Development of Course Book

Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) has provided technical support to research, write, review and develop these course books, which have been reviewed/vetted by the seasoned banking experts and regulatory body of Nepal.