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UPCOMING COURSES

(MAY 2024)


NO.

COURSE TITLES

LOCATION

DATES

HRS

DAYS

SPEAKERS

NOMINATION DEADLINES

1.        

Effective Report Writing for Fraud Examiners

Muscat

8-9 May 2024

12

2

Salim Al Mushaifri

24 Apr

2.        

Islamic Banking Regulatory Framework (IBRF) of CBO

Muscat

13-14 May 2024

12

2

Mr. Mohamed Farzan

29 Apr

3.        

CBO Rules Related to Retail Banking

Virtual

13,14-15 May 2024

9

3

Mr. Mohamed Anwar Al Balushi

29 Apr

4.        

MS Excel Data Visualisation

Muscat

15-16 May 2024

12

2

Mr. Yaqoub Al Abri

1 May

5.        

Green Banking

Muscat

20-21 May 2024

12

2

Dr. Fatin Al Zadjali

24 Apr

6.        

Intermediate Accounting

Muscat

22-23 May 2024

12

2

CA Sujatha Bhat

8 May

EFFECTIVE REPORT WRITING FOR FRAUD EXAMINERS (WITH ACFE OMAN CHAPTER)

Course Date

8-9 May 2024

Duration

2 Days, 12 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

Mr. Salim Al Mushaifri

Key Learning Objectives

To understand the characteristics of a Fraud Examiners Report and to be able to write an effective investigation report.

Target Participants

Staff of Fraud Investigation Unit, Internal Audit Division.

Pre-requisites

Basic knowledge of auditing.

Contents Highlights

§ Definitions related to fraud.

§ Report to the Nation by ACFE.

§ White collar crimes -nature, examples and red flags.

§ Fraud examination proposal and letter of engagement.

§ Types of reports.

§ Characteristics of a good report and common mistakes.

§ Suggested standard format for fraud examination reports.

§ Suggested format for exert reports.

Certification

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

Training Methods

Power point presentation, lecture, group discussions, exercises, case studies, videos, quiz.

Speaker’s Profile

Mr. Salim Al Mushaifri

Head of Anti-Fraud Unit at Bank Dhofar. He has over 16 years of experience in combating financial crimes, conducting fraud investigations, and practicing management, banking, internal auditing. In addition, He has over 18 years of experience in IT project management, system design, development, and architecting. He holds a MBA and BSC in Business and Economics from SQU. He also holds various professionals’ certifications, International Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention from ICA, UK, Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) from IABFM, Hong Kong, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from ACFE, USA, Certified in Financial Crimes (CFC) from GAFM, USA and Certified Risk-based Auditor (CRBA) from London School of Business & Finance, UK.
 
 

ISLAMIC BANKING REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF CBO

Course Date

13-14 May 2024

Duration

2 Days, 12 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

Mr. Mohamed Farzan

Key Learning Objectives

To create a sound understanding of the regulatory requirements of IBRF relating to, among others, licensing rules and guidance applicable to banks and windows regulated and supervised by CBO and Sharia governance framework to ensure Sharia compliance in Islamic banking operations in Oman.

Target Participants

Staff of Business, Operations, Risk Management, Compliance and Internal Audit Divisions of Islamic banks/windows.

Pre-requisites

A basic knowledge of general principles of Islamic banking.

Contents Highlights
  • Authorized Islamic banking business.
  • Accepting deposits and managing UIA and RIA accounts.
  • Providing Islamic finance products.
  • Issuing administrating means of payment.
  • Basics of licensing requirements, policy and procedures.
  • Audit and control.

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

Mr. Mohamed Farzan

Lecturer at CBFS. He holds an MBA from the University of Jayawardenapura with a merit grade and is a member of CIMA, UK. He serves as adjunct faculty for the University of Bradford and a local counsellor for the University of Strathclyde. Additionally, he is an ACCA instructor. He holds CIMA Diploma in Islamic Finance. In addition to his lecturing career, he has industry exposure working for leading companies such as UTOPIA group in Sri Lanka. He is the first certified trainer by CISI, UK in Oman and holds their following certifications - Introduction to Securities and Investment, Certificate in Wealth Management, Certificate in Investment Management, Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) and Advanced Wealth Management and financial advice. He conducts training in finance, investments, wealth management and Islamic Finance.
 
 

CBO RULES RELATED TO RETAIL BANKING - VIRTUAL

Course Date

13,14-15 May 2024

Duration

3 Days, 9 Hours (4:30pm-7:30pm)

Location

Virtual (Participants’ own location)

Speakers

Mr. Mohammed Anwar Al Balushi

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.

Important requirement for the course

· Participants should have a PC/Laptop with camera and microphone facility and with Microsoft Teams installed (can be downloaded from app store). It is preferable for participants to be working through WiFi as data consumption through MS Teams will be high.

· The Training Dept. of each nominating bank should confirm to CBFS at least 3 days before the training date (after verification with the participants) that participants have downloaded MS Teams into the PC/Laptop that they will be using for the training.

· Participants should be instructed in advance that if they face any issues in downloading MS Teams due to security restrictions (on official PC/Laptop), they should inform their Training Dept. who should then assist the participants (through their IT Dept.) to download the app.

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Contents Highlights

§ Role of Central Bank of Oman (CBO)

§ CBO regulations 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, group discussions, exercises, quiz.

Speaker’s Profile

Mr. Mohammed Anwar Al Balushi

Senior Specialist in Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) at Sohar International. He was a Unit Head of Assessment Center and Deputy Head Learning and Capability Development at Sohar International. He is a certified trainer with more than 25 years of banking experience. He holds an MBA from Bedfordshire University, UK and is a member of CIPD, UK. He is a member of Curriculum Advising Committee (CAC) at Oman College of Management and Technology. He also holds a Psytech Testing Certificate. He is certified Korn Ferry – Assessment of Leadership Potential. He holds a banking diploma from CBFS. He has experience in internal audit and bank branch operations. He is a columnist for various local newspapers.
 

MS EXCEL DATA VISUALISATION

Course Date

15-16 May 2024

Duration

2 Days, 12 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

Mr. Yaqoub Al Abri

Key Learning Objectives

To explore the ways in which MS Excel can be used to manage organizational data in an efficient manner.

Target Participants

All staff, especially those working with data handling and analysis.

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

Contents Highlights
  • Introduction to data visualization: Identifying the importance of data visualization and its role in decision making.
  • Data cleaning: Preparation of data for visualization by removing unnecessary data, removing duplicates, and formatting the data in a readable manner.
  • Chart types and design principles: Understanding different types of charts, their strengths and limitations. Understanding the principles of design, including colour theory, typography, and layout.
  • Data analysis: Conducting a thorough analysis of data and identifying trends and patterns.
  • Pivot tables and pivot charts: Using pivot tables and charts to summarize and visualize complex data sets.
  • Advanced charting techniques: Learning advanced charting techniques like sparklines, histograms, and waterfall charts.

Certification

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

Training Methods

Power point presentation, lecture, lab work.

Speaker’s Profile

Mr. Yaqoub Al Abri

Director of IT at CBFS. Over the course of his 18 years of experience in five organizations, he has contributed to the establishment of several national projects, including the Muscat and Salalah airports, SalamAir and Mazoon Dairy Company. He worked at PASI and Oman Airport for ten years as an Oracle developer and a Net programmer. He holds a Master's degree in Information Technology from Coventry University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from SQU. A certified Oracle Associate, he has a thorough understanding of SQL/PLSQL. He conducts training on a variety of IT-related topics.
 

GREEN BANKING

Date

20-21 May 2024

Duration

2 Days, 12 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

Dr. Fatin Al Zadjali

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of the training participants will comprehend the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the role and contribution of green banking in attaining the goals.

Target participants

Staff of Marketing, CSR, ESG and Sustainability Compliance Divisions.

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Contents Highlights
  • Introduction: the world towards achieving SDGs.
  • What is ESG.
  • The role of value-based intermediation.
  • Green banking products and instruments.
  • ESG screening and evaluation criteria for project financing.
  • Sustainability Reporting standards.
  • Best practices in green banking and the role of technology.

Certification

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

Training Methods

Power point presentation, lecture, group discussions, exercises / activities, case studies, analytical questionnaires, quiz.

Speaker’s Profile

Dr. Fatin Al Zadjali

Head-Learning and Development at Bank Dhofar. She began her career as a banker and worked in two major banks in Oman. She subsequently joined CBFS and evolved into the role of academic and training faculty. She has done her Bachelor’s in Business from Australia, Diploma in Banking from IBFS, MBA from University of Strathclyde – UK and PhD in Islamic Finance from INCEIF- Malaysia. She also has various training related Certifications such as Certified Training Professional (CTP), Creative Train the Trainer and Certified Islamic Banker. Her areas of training expertise are behavioral skills and Islamic banking.

INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING

Course Date

22-23 May 2024

Duration

2 Days, 12 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

CA Sujatha Bhat

Key Learning Objectives

In order to gain a better understanding of the accounting process as it relates to the preparation of financial statements.

Target Participants

All staff.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have earlier attended “Introduction to Accounting” course at CBFS.

Contents Highlights
  • Overview of accounting principles and concepts.
  • Preparation of statement of sole-trader.
  • Preparation of company financial statements.
  • Preparation of cash flow statement at a glance.
  • Preparation of published accounts in line with IFRS 1.

Certification

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

Training Methods

Power Point presentation, lecture, group discussions, numeric exercises, quiz.

Speaker’s 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 and CAT at CBFS. She conducts training in finance, accounting and budgeting.