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UPCOMING COURSES

(JUNE 2025)



NO.

COURSE TITLES

LOCATION

DATES

HRS

DAYS

SPEAKERS

NOMINATION DEADLINES

1.        

Islamic Credit Cards

Muscat

2-3 Jun 2025

11

2

Dr. Nagib Omar

 

19 May

2.        

HR Analytics

Muscat

2-3 Jun 2025

11

2

Mr. Mohammed Anwar Al Balushi

19 May

3.        

Problem Loan Management

Muscat

11-12 Jun 2025

11

2

Ms. Afra Al Zadjali

 

28 May

4.        

Design Thinking

Muscat

16-17 Jun 2025

11

2

Mr. Mohammed Anwar Al Balushi

28 May

5.        

Islamic Wealth Management

Muscat

17-18 Jun 2025

11

2

Mr. Mohammed Farzan

3 Jun

6.        

MS Excel-Advanced

Muscat

18-19 Jun 2025

11

2

Mr. Mirza Jamal Ahmed

4 Jun

 

 

ISLAMIC CREDIT CARDS

Course Date

2-3 June 2025

Duration

2 Days, 11 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

Dr. Nagib Omar

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Understand the principles of Islamic finance as applied to credit card products.
  • Familiarize participants with various Islamic credit card structures and features.
  • Develop skills in marketing and selling Islamic credit card products.
  • Explore the regulatory framework and Shariah compliance considerations in Islamic credit cards.

 

Target Participants

Bankers (Islamic and Conventional), Bank product managers, Relationship Managers and individuals involved in retail banking within Islamic finance institutions.

Pre-requisites

Basic understanding of Islamic finance principles and retail banking concepts is recommended

Contents Highlights

  • Introduction to Islamic finance principles and their application in credit card products.
  • Comparison between conventional credit cards and Islamic credit cards.
  • Key features and structures of Islamic credit cards: Tawarruq, Qard Hasan, and Ujrah.
  • Marketing strategies for Islamic credit cards.
  • Customer acquisition and retention in Islamic credit card business.
  • Risk management and Credit assessment in Islamic credit cards.
  • Regulatory framework and Shariah compliance in Islamic credit cards.

Certification

CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.

Training Methods

 

Power Point presentation, lecture, group discussions, case studies, exercises, quiz.

Speaker’s Profile

Dr. Nagib Omar

Assistant Professor at CBFS. He holds a PhD in Business Administration (Finance) from JKUAT, Kenya. He acquired his BCom (Finance and Banking) and MBA (Finance), both from Egerton University. He also holds two professional certifications: Certified Investment & Financial Analyst (CIFA) and Certified Islamic Finance Executive (CIFE). He conducts training in finance and Islamic finance.

 

 

 

  

HR ANALYTICS

 

Course Date

2-3 June 2025

Duration

2 Days, 11 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

Mr. Mohammed Anwar Al Balushi

Key Learning Objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of HR analytics in modern organizations.
  • Explore key concepts and methodologies used in HR analytics.
  • Develop proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting HR data.
  • Learn how HR analytics can inform strategic decision-making and improve organizational performance.
  • Gain insights into using HR analytics to address workforce challenges and optimize talent management.
  • Identify emerging trends and best practices in HR analytics.
  • Apply HR analytics techniques to real-world HR problems and scenarios.

Target Participants

Divisional Heads, Section Heads and staff of HR Division

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Contents Highlights

 
  • Introduction to HR analytics
  • Key concepts and methodologies
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Strategic decision-making with HR analytics
  • Workforce challenges and talent optimization
  • Emerging trends and best practices

Certification

CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.

Training Methods

Power point presentation, lecture, interactive discussions, exercises, cases, quizzes, videos, on-line activities

Speaker’s Profile

Mr. Mohammed Anwar Al Balushi

A former banker with over 27 years of experience in internal audit and branch operations. He was earlier Executive Manager in the Executive Project Management Office, Unit Head of Assessment Center and Deputy Head-Learning and capability development at Sohar International. He is a certified trainer, has an MBA from Bedfordshire University, UK, and is a member of CIPD, UK and ACFE. He holds a banking diploma from CBFS. He has Psytech Testing Certificate and International Compliance Association (ICA) certificate. He is certified by Korn Ferry in the assessment of leadership potential. He also has PMP and CISA certifications.   He is a columnist and books reviewer for Oman Daily Observer, Times of Oman and The Arabian Stories newspapers. He has authored a book on “Modern Techniques of Bank Branch Auditing”. 

 

 

PROBLEM LOAN MANAGEMENT

 

Course Date

11-12 June 2025               

Duration

2 Days, 11 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

Ms. Afra Al Zadjali

Key Learning Objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to learn about:

§ Defining problem loans.

§ Policies and procedure.

§ Early warning indicators.

§ Identification and resolution of problem loans.

§ Understanding of effects of problem loans.

Target Participants

Corporate Credit Risk Managers, Analysts, staff of Corporate Remedial Management, Legal, Finance and Internal Audit divisions.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have attended the “Corporate Credit Analysis” course of CBFS or should have a good level of knowledge of corporate credit.

Contents Highlights

§ Policy and procedure for problem loans.

§ Causes and effect.

§ Early warning signs of deteriorating accounts.

§ Finding solution for problem loans (including restructuring).

§ Provisions of CBO Circular BM 977 and BM 1149

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’s Profile

Ms. Afra Al Zadjali

Relationship Manager – Project Finance at Sohar Islamic, Sohar International. She has a Master's Degree in Finance from Cranfield University. She is a certified debt collections trainer with over 7 years of experience managing distressed portfolios (Retail & SME) in two leading international banks. Her expertise is in quality assurance, strategy and litigation within debt management functions.

 

 

DESIGN THINKING

Course Date

16-17 June 2025               

Duration

2 Days, 11 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

Mr. Mohammed Anwar Al Balushi

Key Learning Objectives

To be able to apply design thinking process in an organizational context.

Target participants

Staff of Business, Product Development, Marketing, Operations functions

Contents Highlights

  • What is design thinking?
  • Design thinking and role in innovation
  • Process of design thinking 
  • Ways to synthesize ideas 

Certification

CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.

Training Methods

 

Lecture, Power Point presentation, group discussions, cases, exercises/activities, videos, quizzes

Speaker’s Profile

Mr. Mohammed Anwar Al Balushi

A former banker with over 27 years of experience in internal audit and branch operations. He was earlier Executive Manager in the Executive Project Management Office, Unit Head of Assessment Center and Deputy Head-Learning and capability development at Sohar International. He is a certified trainer, has an MBA from Bedfordshire University, UK, and is a member of CIPD, UK and ACFE. He holds a banking diploma from CBFS. He has Psytech Testing Certificate and International Compliance Association (ICA) certificate. He is certified by Korn Ferry in the assessment of leadership potential. He also has PMP and CISA certifications.   He is a columnist and books reviewer for Oman Daily Observer, Times of Oman and The Arabian Stories newspapers. He has authored a book on “Modern Techniques of Bank Branch Auditing”. 

 

 

 

 

ISLAMIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Course Date

17-18 June 2025

Duration

2 Days, 11 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

Mr. Mohammed Farzan

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of Islamic wealth management.
  • Learn about different Islamic financial instruments and their applications in wealth management.
  • Understand the role of ethics and Shariah compliance in managing wealth.
  • Develop skills to advise clients on Islamic wealth management strategies effectively.

Target Participants

Financial advisors specializing in Islamic finance, wealth managers and private bankers in Islamic banks/windows.

Pre-requisites

Basic knowledge of Islamic finance principles. Prior experience in financial services or wealth management is beneficial.

Contents Highlights

Introduction to Islamic finance and wealth management:

  • Overview of Islamic finance fundamentals.
  • Distinctions between conventional and Islamic wealth management.

Islamic financial instruments:

  • Detailed look at various instruments such as Sukuk, Musharakah, Mudarabah, and others.
  • Applications of these instruments in wealth accumulation and preservation.

Wealth management in practice:

  • Portfolio management within a Shariah-compliant framework.
  • Strategies for risk diversification and ethical investing.

Client relations and advisory:

  • Techniques for client engagement and relationship management.
  • Advising clients on wealth management according to Islamic principles.

Regulatory and ethical considerations:

  • Understanding global and local regulatory environments.
  • Ethical considerations in managing and growing wealth in compliance with Islamic law.

Certification

CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.

Training Methods

 

Power Point presentations, lecture, group discussions, case studies,

exercises, quizzes

Speaker’s Profile

Mr. Mohamed Farzan

Lecturer at CBFS. He has 2 decades of training experience. He is a member of both CIMA and ACCA. He is the first CISI certified trainer in Oman and possesses their 4 certifications in key areas including Securities and Investment, Wealth Management, Investment Management, Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ), besides the CIMA Diploma in Islamic Finance. He teaches in ACCA and CFA. He also has an MBA from the University of Jayawardenapura. He is adjunct faculty for University of Bradford and local counselor for University of Strathclyde.

MS EXCEL ADVANCED

Course Date

18-19 June 2025               

Duration

2 Days, 11 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

Mr. Mirza Jamal Ahmed

Key Learning Objectives

 

To help the participants learn advanced functionality of MS Excel for data analysis and reporting across functional areas

Target Participants

 

All staff

 

Pre-requisites

Participants should have previously attended the MS Excel -Intermediate course at CBFS or should have passed the MS Excel placement test of CBFS.

 

Note: Basic concepts of MS Excel will not be covered in this course.

Contents Highlights

 
  • Using a what-if analysis tool
  • Enhancing productivity by working with named cell ranges and macros
  • Using linking, embedding, and importing features to integrate data
  • Comparing and merging spreadsheets
  • Applying spreadsheet security features
  • Understanding the key concepts relating to the application of data analytics in business
  • Understanding and applying key statistical analysis concepts
  • Importing data into a spreadsheet and preparing it for analysis
  • Cleansing and filtering techniques
  • Summarizing data sets using pivot tables and pivot charts

Certification

CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.

Training Methods

 

Power point presentation, lecture, interactive discussions, lab work

Speaker’s Profile

Mr. Mirza Jamal Ahmed

Lecturer at CBFS. He has over two decades of experience in data science, machine learning, image recognition, forensics analysis, project management, network administration, database designing and administration, e-learning technologies, information security, cloud computing, and general-purpose applications. 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. He conducts training in data science, information security, project management and MS Office applications.