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(JANUARY 2026)

NO.	COURSE TITLES	LOCATION	DATES	HRS	DAYS	SPEAKERS	NOMINATION DEADLINES
1.	Change Management	Muscat	4-5 Jan 2026	11	2	Ms. Dina Al Maimani	21 Dec
2.	Advanced Certificate in Corporate Credit Analysis - Module I	Muscat	5-6 Jan 2026	11	2	CA Sujatha Bhat	22 Dec
3.	Short Seminar on “Oman Personal Income Tax Law”	Muscat	7 Jan 2026	2	1	Dr. K. Rajesh Nayak	24 Dec
4.	Storytelling Workshop: Crafting Compelling Narratives	Muscat	7-8 Jan 2026	11	2	Dr. Wisal Al Balushi	24 Dec
5.	Financial Consumer Protection Regulatory Framework	Virtual	12,13-14 Jan 2026	9	3	Ms. Zahra Al Lawati	22 Dec
6.	Data Science Fundamentals	Muscat	13-14 Jan 2026	11	2	Dr. Mirza Jamal Ahmed	30 Dec
7.	Finance for Non-Finance People (Level I)	Muscat	14-15 Jan 2026	11	2	Dr. Yousuf Al Mabsali	31 Dec
8.	Work-life Balance and Mental Health	Muscat	14-15 Jan 2026	11	2	Dr. Juhaina Al Mullahi	31 Dec
9.	Financial Modeling using MS Excel	Muscat	18-19 Jan 2026	11	2	Mr. Vaheed Z. Ubaidullah	4 Jan
10.	Advanced Certificate in Corporate Credit Analysis - Module II	Muscat	19-20 Jan 2026	11	2	Mr. M. Gnanendran	5 Jan
11.	CBO Rules Related to Retail Banking	Muscat	20-21 Jan 2026	11	2	Mr. Mohammed Nabiulla	6 Jan
12.	IFRS 9 and Impact on Problem Loan Classification and Provisioning	Muscat	21-22 Jan 2026	11	2	Ms. Afra Al Zadjali & Mr. Hisham Hassan Moosa	7 Jan
13.	Project Finance (with CFA Oman Chapter)	Muscat	25-26 Jan 2026	11	2	Mr. Prashanth Reddy	11 Jan

CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Course Date	4-5 January 2026
Duration	2 Days, 11 Hours
Location	Muscat
Speaker	Ms. Dina Al Maimani
Key Learning Objectives	By the end of the course, the participants will be able to: Assess a need or an opportunity for change. Appreciate the need for managing change. Develop change management plan. § Apply a change management model.
Target Participants	All staff involved in leading or managing change.
Pre-requisites	There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Contents Highlights	Drivers of change Change process Barriers to change Management of change - why organizational change initiatives fail § Change management models – John Kotter model, ADKAR model
Certification	CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.
Training Methods	Power point presentation, lecture, interactive discussions, exercises/activities, videos.
Speaker Profile	Ms. Dina Al Maimani Deputy Director- PG Studies Research & Innovation Department at CBFS and Strathclyde Business School’s Oman Centre Manager. She has over 17 years of experience in varied fields (including education managment , banking, marketing , media). She has an MBA (with Merit) from Strathclyde Business School (with Project Distinction in Entrepreneurship Studies) and holds a BSc in English Language and Literature from SQU. She is the winner of Al Mar’a Excellence Award 2022 for “Omani Woman Achiever in Educational Service”.

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CORPORATE CREDIT ANALYSIS (IN 5 MODULES) – MODULES I & II
Course Dates	5-6 January 2026 (M-I) 19-20 January 2026 (M-II)
Duration	2 Days, 11 Hours (each)
Location	Muscat
Speakers	CA Sujatha Bhat & Mr. M. Gnanendran
Key Learning Objectives	To acquire advanced level of understanding of effective credit risk analysis and decision making.
Target Participants	Relationship Officers, Managers in Corporate Banking and International Banking divisions, Corporate Credit Risk Managers, Analysts, staff of Corporate Remedial Management division and Credit Auditors.
Pre-requisites	Participants should have completed the “Certificate in Corporate Credit Analysis” course of CBFS or should have experience of 5 years and above as Corporate Relationship Managers/Corporate Credit Risk Managers
Contents Highlights	Module I - Financial risk assessment I-Ratios Module II - Financial risk assessment II-Cash flow & Projections Module III- Industry and business risk assessment Module IV - Management risk assessment & decision making Module V - Loan structuring and enhancements
Certification	CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training and pass all assessments and the master assessment (Minimum pass marks – 50%). Note: A re-sit fee of RO 50 per attempt will be charged for any participant who does not pass or is absent for the first attempt of any assessment.
Training Methods	Power point presentation, lecture, interactive discussions, exercises, cases, videos, quizzes, end-of-module assessments, master assessment.
Speaker Profile	CA Sujatha Bhat Senior Lecturer at CBFS. She is a Chartered Accountant from ICAI, India and holds M. Com degree. She has over 2 decades of experience in auditing, taxation and teaching. She is a program leader for ACCA at CBFS. She conducts training in finance, accounting and budgeting. Mr. M. Gnanendran Lecturer at CBFS. He is a qualified Chartered Global Management Accountant of UK. He started his career in accountancy at KPMG Sri Lanka. He subsequently worked in many commercial organizations including Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka. He conducts training in finance, accounting and internal audit.

SHORT SEMINAR ON “OMAN PERSONAL INCOME TAX LAW”
Course Date	7 January 2026
Duration	1 Day, 2 Hours
Location	Muscat
Speaker	Dr. K. Rajesh Nayak
Key Learning Objectives	Understand the Legislative Framework § Explain the purpose and scope of the new Personal Income Tax law in Oman. § Identify who is subject to the tax, key definitions. Recognize Taxable and Exempt Income § Distinguish between types of income that are taxable and income that is exempt or excluded. § Understand residency rules and how they affect tax liability. Calculate Personal Income Tax Obligations § Apply tax thresholds, and rates introduced under the new law. § Understand treatment of allowances and non-cash benefits. Understand Employer and Employee Compliance Requirements § Describe employer obligations, including payroll withholding and reporting. § Identify deadlines for filing tax returns
Target Participants	Staff of HR, Finance, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit Divisions
Pre-requisites	There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Contents Highlights	Introduction to the New PIT Regime Rationale for introducing personal income tax in Oman Timeline for implementation Scope and applicability Key Concepts and Definitions Tax resident vs. non-resident individuals Employment income, benefits in kind, allowances Taxable vs. non-taxable income categories Obligations Registration procedures for individuals Filing requirements, documentation & timelines Treatment of Special Income & Situations End-of-service benefits (EOSB) Non-cash benefits (housing, transport, school fees)
Certification	CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.
Training Methods	Power Point Presentation, lecture, inter-active discussions, quiz
Speaker Profile	Dr. K. Rajesh Nayak Director - Training at CBFS. He has three decades of banking and training experience. His last position was Head of Training and Development at National Bank of Oman (NBO). He is a double Graduate in Commerce and Law, a double Postgraduate in Commerce and Business Administration (MBA) and a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB). He has a Doctorate in Business Administration. He holds various professional certifications including Omega Credit Skills Development, Creative Train the Trainer, NLP for Trainers, Kirkpatrick Certificate in Training Evaluation, besides the Introduction to Investments, Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ), International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management (ICWIM) and Certificate in Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CEAI) of CISI, UK. He also has a Certificate of Occupational Assessment (Levels A & B) from British Psychological Society and Advanced Diploma in Credit from the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB), Scotland. He has attended Leadership and Strategy courses of Queens School of Business, Canada, K3 Performance, UK and Bridges Consulting, Singapore. He conducts training on retail banking, corporate credit, risk management, finance & accounting.

STORYTELLING WORKSHOP: CRAFTING COMPELLING NARRATIVES
Course Date	7-8 January 2026
Duration	2 days, 11 hours
Speaker	Dr. Wisal Al Balushi
Key Learning Objectives	This course aims to: § Teach techniques to capture and maintain audience interest. § Discuss the importance of understanding and connecting with the target audience. § Equip participants with the fundamental skills needed to craft compelling narratives. § Encourage imaginative thinking and brainstorming. § Provide exercises and prompts that stimulate creative responses. § Guide participants in harnessing personal experiences and emotions to create genuine and relatable stories.
Target Participants	Staff whose duties include making presentations to internal and external audiences.
Pre-requisites	There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Contents Highlights	Weaving Wonderful Worlds: § Understanding the elements of a story § The power of personal stories § Different mediums of storytelling § Crafting your story § Enhancing your story Crafting Stories that Stick: § Voice modulation § Body Language § Building rapport and maintaining interest § Building a storytelling habit § Platforms and forums to share stories Resources for further development
Certification	CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.
Training Methods	Power Point Presentation, lecture interactive group discussions, activities/games, videos.
Speaker Profile	Dr. Wisal Al Balushi Assistant Professor and the Head of Data Science and IT Department at CBFS. She began her career as a software developer at SQU and was subsequently appointed Deputy Director of the Quality Assurance Office (SQU). She has a PhD in Management Information Systems from the University of Nottingham, UK. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching and Training. She holds a professional training certificate (Train-the-Trainer). She conducts training in advanced public speaking skills, presentation skills, storytelling, higher education quality assessment and audits.

FINANCIAL CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (FCPRF) - VIRTUAL
Course Date	12,13-14 January 2026
Duration	3 Days, 9 Hours
Location	Participants’ own location (For virtual)
Speaker	Ms. Zahra Al Lawati
Key Learning Objectives	On completion of this course the participants will be able to: § Understand the importance of financial consumer protection within regulatory frameworks. Explore key principles and concepts underlying financial consumer protection regulations. Familiarize with international standards and best practices in financial consumer protection. Analyze the roles and responsibilities of regulatory authorities in safeguarding consumer interests. Develop strategies for implementing effective financial consumer protection measures. Identify emerging trends and challenges in financial consumer protection regulation.
Target Participants	Middle and Senior Management Officials of banks who are dealing with the FCPRF framework/compliance/related issues.
Pre-requisites	Experience in dealing with financial consumer protection/compliance/related issues.
Content Highlights	§ Introduction to Financial Consumer Protection (FCP) § Key principles and provisions of FCPRF § Regulatory frameworks and stakeholder roles § Implementing FCP measures
Certification	CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.
Training Methods	Power Point presentation, lecture, interactive discussions, cases, videos, quizzes.
Speaker Profile	Ms. Zahra Al Lawati Senior Specialist – Retail Business Partner at Sohar International Academy. She has over 16 years of diversified banking experience across retail banking, operations, customer experience, wealth management and learning and development. She has previously worked with HSBC Oman Bank. She has a Bachelor’s and Diploma degree in HR from CBFS & Pearson UK, Vocational Cambridge International Diploma in IT Skills. She is a Certified Psychometric Assessor by Psytech International, Certified Trainer by New Metrics Training Institute and holds Certified Bank Branch Manager (CBBM) certificate of CBFS.

DATA SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS
Course Date	13-14 January 2026
Duration	2 Days, 11 Hours
Location	Muscat
Speaker	Dr. Mirza Jamal Ahmed
Key Learning Objectives	To provide the participants with basic knowledge and understanding of the concepts, tools and skills of data science.
Target Participants	Middle Managers, officers and IT staff involved in Data Analysis tasks.
Pre-requisites	There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Contents Highlights	Foundations, real-world applications, and evolving landscape of data science across industries. How to summarize, interpret, and make sense of data using essential statistical tools. How to draw smart conclusions and make predictions from sample data with confidence. Developing basic Python coding skills tailored for data analysis. Key mathematical concepts that drive machine learning and analytics. How machines learn from data to make predictions that lay the groundwork for AI-driven insights.
Certification	CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all sessions of training.
Training Methods	Power point presentation, lecture, interactive discussions, exercises, cases, quizzes, lab work.
Speaker Profile	Dr. Jamal Ahmed Mirza Lecturer in Information Technology at CBFS. He has over two decades of experience in across Oman and Pakistan. He has a Ph.D. in Information Technology, He is Certified in Managing Cyber Security from CISI, UK, a graduate of Oracle DBA and developer from NICON. He holds MS in Computer Science. His wide range of areas of training expertise include MS Office applications, information security, project management, data analytics, machine learning tools for predictive modeling and decision support, deep learning, image forensics, business intelligence, and AI applications.

FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCE PEOPLE – LEVEL 1
Course Date	14-15 January 2026
Duration	2 Days, 11 Hours
Location	Muscat
Speaker	Dr. Yousuf Al Mabsali
Key Learning Objectives	On completion of this course, participants will be able to: § Understand the basics of finance and financial terminology. § Gain knowledge of key financial concepts such financial analysis and forecasting § Develop the skills necessary to analyse and interpret financial statements. § Enhance financial literacy and confidence in making financial decisions.
Target Participants	Staff who do not work in the finance function but require knowledge of finance.
Pre-requisites	There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Contents Highlights	§ Introduction to finance § Financial statements § Techniques of Financial analysis § Ratio analysis § Analysis of cash flows § Elements of personal finance
Certification	CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.
Training Methods	Power point presentation, lecture, interactive discussions, numeric exercises, cases, videos, quizzes.
Speaker Profile	Dr. Yousuf Al Mabsali Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at CBFS. He is also an OQF External Reviewer at OAAAQA. He has over 17 years of experience. He previously served as the Dean of Economics and Business Administration at UTAS, where he provided strategic guidance and spearheaded teams to develop academic programs for both UG and PG students. He also held the positions of Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Assistant Dean for Administrative and Financial Affairs. He has a PhD in Accounting and Finance from Brighton University, UK, a Master of Finance from Stirling University, UK, and a Master of Professional Accountancy from the University of London, UK. He also has several professional certifications, including ACCA (UK), and Certified KPI Professional accredited by The KPI Institute, Australia. He is also a member of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Australia, and Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), UK.

WORK LIFE BALANCE AND MENTAL HEALTH
Course Date	14-15 January 2026
Duration	2 Days, 11 Hours
Location	Muscat
Speaker	Dr. Juhaina Al Mullahi
Key Learning Objectives	§ Understand the concepts of work-life balance and mental well-being § Explain the causes and effects of work-life imbalance § Apply self-help strategies to effectively manage personal stress § Identify employer-initiated approached to reducing work stress and enhancing productivity
Target Participants	Supervisors, line managers, and HR practitioners responsible for staff well-being.
Pre-requisites	There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Contents Highlights	§ Introduction to Work-Life Balance and Mental Health Concepts § Recognizing Symptoms of Stress, Burnout, and Mental Tension § Organizational and Personal Causes of Work-Life Imbalance § Self-management Techniques: Mindfulness, Time Management, Emotional Boundaries § Developing Personal Routines and Balance Plans § Organizational Interventions: Flexible Policies, Wellness Program, Leadership Support
Certification	CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.
Training Methods	Power point presentation, lecture, interactive discussions, exercises/activities, videos.
Speaker Profile	Dr. Juhaina Al Mullahi Assistant Dean for Academic Support and Student Affairs and Assistant Professor in the field of HRM. She has over 20 years of experience in HR, with a unique blend of academic and practical expertise. She previously held the position of Director of the HR Department at CBFS. She holds a Ph.D. in Work, Employment, and Organizations from the University of Strathclyde, UK, a Master’s degree in HRM from Sheffield Hallam University, UK, and a BSc from Paisley University, UK. Additionally, she holds a professional graduate certificate from CIPD (equivalent to Level 7).

FINANCIAL MODELLING USING MS EXCEL
Course Date	18-19 January 2026
Duration	2 Days, 11 Hours
Location	Muscat
Speaker	Mr. Vaheed Z. Ubaidullah
Key Learning Objectives	To integrate MS Excel as a tool in financial planning and analysis.
Target Participants	Staff working in Corporate Banking, Corporate Credit Risk, Investment Banking and Internal Audit departments.
Pre-requisites	Participants attending this course should have attended the “MS Excel Intermediate” and/or “MS Excel Advanced” courses offered by CBFS and should be proficient in the general features and use of MS Excel. Note: General concepts of MS Excel will not be covered in this course.
Contents Highlights	§ Introduction to specific functionality § Building a financial statement using MS Excel § Free cash flow analysis § Introduction to financial models § Analysis of financial models: § Sensitivity analysis § Contribution margin analysis § Financial ratio analysis
Certification	CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.
Training Methods	Power point presentation, lecture, exercises, lab work.
Speaker Profile	Mr. Vaheed Z. Ubaidullah Faculty in the Accounting and Finance Dept. at CBFS. He earlier worked as an Associate in the area of Finance and Control at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore. He has done Bachelor’s in commerce and MBA in Finance. He has 4 certifications of CISI, UK - Global Securities, Operational Risk, Derivatives and Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ). He conducts training in finance, risk management, treasury and investments.

CBO RULES RELATED TO RETAIL BANKING
Course Date	20-21 January 2026
Duration	2 Days, 11 Hours
Location	Muscat
Speaker	Mr. Mohammed Nabiulla
Key Learning Objectives	To understand the important rules and regulations issued by CBO which impact the functioning of retail banking business in Oman.
Target Participants	Regional/District/Area Managers, Branch Managers, Assistant Branch Managers, Regional Operations Controllers, staff of branches, staff of Retail Banking, Risk Management, Legal, Compliance and Internal Audit divisions.
Pre-requisites	There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Contents Highlights	§ Overview of functions of Central Bank of Oman (CBO) § CBO rules related to- § Deposits § Lending § Other services
Certification	CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.
Training Methods	Power point presentation, lecture, interactive discussions, exercises, cases, videos, quizzes.
Speaker Profile	Mr. Mohammed Nabiulla Learning & Development Manager at National Bank of Oman. He has over 18 years of diversified banking experience across, Retail, Insurance, Sales, Marketing and learning & Development functions. He specializes in Managing Learning Team, Content Development & Design, Development & Delivery of Engaging Learning Initiatives, Evaluation of Training Effectiveness & Performance Improvement, Leadership & Soft Skills Facilitator, Behavioral Trainer, Sales Trainer & Performance Coach, Outbound Experiential Trainer, Psychometric Testing & Assessment Centers, E-Learning Solution Specialist, E-Learning Content Development Learning Management System Hosting Relationship Management. He has previously worked with Mashreq Bank UAE, Qatar & Bahrain & ICICI Prudential Life Insurance co in India. He has Master degree in Finance & Marketing from AIMS India, he is Certified Life Coach from Achology- The Academy of Applied Psychology UK. Certified Occupational Assessor from EFPA UK. Assessor & internal Quality Assurance from ILM UK. DDI Certified Leadership Facilitator USA, Certified Experiential Trainer from IIPE Canada, Certified Outbound Trainer, Certified Trainer Proactive Relationship Banker from Cohen Brown Management group INC USA

IFRS 9 AND IMPACT ON PROBLEM LOAN CLASSIFICATION AND PROVISIONING
Course Date	21-22 January 2026
Duration	2 Days, 11 Hours
Venue	Muscat
Speakers	Ms. Afra Al Zadjali & Mr. Hisham Hassan Moosa
Key Learning Objectives	To understand the key provisions of IFRS that are of relevance to banks.
Target Participants	Staff of Treasury, Risk Management, Finance and Internal Audit divisions.
Pre-requisites	There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Contents Highlights	§ Overview of IFRS § IAS 1 -Presentation of financial Statements § IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments § Classification, measurement and recognition § Impairment of financial assets including CBO regulations § Derivatives and hedging techniques
Certification	CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.
Training Methods	Power point presentation, lecture, interactive discussions, numeric exercises, cases, videos, quizzes
Speaker Profile	Ms. Afra Al Zadjali Unit Head of Structured Finance & Project Finance Syndication at Sohar International Bank, bringing over a decade of diverse banking experience to her role. She holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from Cranfield University and has spent more than seven years expertly managing distressed portfolios, particularly in the Retail and SME sectors, with leading international banks in Oman. She is currently at the forefront of Islamic corporate and wholesale bank financing syndication deals, navigating the complexities of deal structuring across various industries, including Oil and Gas, Energy, Mining, Aquaculture, and Real Estate Development. She is a recognized financial modeler accredited by Fitch Learning and a certified corporate treasurer through the Association of Corporate Treasurers, underscoring her commitment to excellence in her field. Mr. Hisham Moosa Hassan Senior Vice President at Sohar Islamic, Sohar International. With experience exceeding 18 years in both local and international banks, he has specialized in wholesale banking, risk management as well Financial Institutional Relationships. In addition, he has served as a senior treasury manager at Oman Investment Authority (OIA). He graduated from SQU and has Masters degree from University of Bradford. In addition, he is a Certified Credit Analyst by Moodys Analytics.

PROJECT FINANCE (WITH CFA OMAN CHAPTER)
Course Date	25-26 January 2026
Duration	2 Days, 11 Hours
Location	Muscat
Speaker	Mr. Prashanth Reddy
Key Learning Objectives	§ To understand Project Finance § To analyse the importance of project finance in a developing economy § To learn to identify project finance opportunities § To know how to structure project financing facilities § To execute project financing
Target Participants	Relationship Officers/Managers, Corporate Relationship Managers, Corporate Credit Risk Analysts, Internal Auditors Divisions.
Pre-requisites	Basic knowledge of corporate banking and financial risk assessment.
Contents Highlights	Understanding project finance Sponsors roles and responsibilities Project structuring Project contracts Project cash flows and financial models Risk analysis, allocation and mitigation Structuring credit facilities Facilities documentation Achieving financial close and syndication
Certification	CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all sessions of training.
Training Methods	Power point presentation, lecture, interactive discussions, exercises, cases, quizzes.
Speaker Profile	Mr. Prashanth Reddy Head Project Finance, Syndications at Bank Dhofar. In his career of over 25 years he has worked on project and structured finance transactions across all key infrastructure and industrial sectors. He has previously worked at SBI Capital Markets, IDFC, ICICI Bank, BOB Capital Markets and Bank Muscat. He has a MSc from the London Business School, UK an MBA from XLRI School of Management India and has a graduate degree in civil engineering. He also holds CFA Charter, CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate, FRM from GARP, USA and CAIIB from Indian Institute of Banking & Finance.

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