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International banking andfinance qualifications

Developing future leaders in banking and finance

Our international banking and finance qualifications aim to provide knowledge and understanding of banking and finance, and to equip students with the skills required of the modern banker. As students progress through these qualifications they'll be able to identify areas of strength within the functions and departments in banking and finance organisations.

The qualifications aim to take early career banking staff through to an intermediate level knowledge of the banking sector, banking products and services, as well as be able to perform in specialised areas of banking including investment banking, corporate banking, risk and credit, or compliance.

Key benefits

  • Understand financial concepts and terminology.

  • Consider the financial services and solutions offered by a bank and begin to formulate opinions as to the suitability of a solution to specific customers situations.

  • Demonstrate numeracy skills, including the ability to analyse financial reports, understand credit risk and calculate the cash flows associated with financial products.

  • Continue to develop specialist knowledge of key banking functions eg, investment banking, corporate banking, risk and credit and compliance, depending on the option unit taken.

  • Demonstrate numeracy skills, including the ability to manipulate financial ratios and other numerical data.

Your qualifications at a glance

We have two different levels for international banking and finance courses for you to pick from.

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    International Banking & Finance Certificate - Foundation (IBCF)

    The Level 3 International Banking & Finance Certificate – Foundation (IBCF) aims to develop and enhance your knowledge and understanding of banking and finance, as well as to equip you with the skills required of the modern banker.

    This qualification will equip you with essential knowledge of the financial services environment, regulatory requirements, banking products and services.

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    International Banking & Finance Certificate - Intermediate (IBCI)

    For those students who wish to undertake further study, the Level 4 International Banking & Finance Certificate – Intermediate (IBCI) has been designed to further develop and enhance your knowledge and understanding of banking and finance, and provide the option to study specific role-related areas of banking and finance in more depth.

    Unit 1 provides comprehensive learning across the breadth of banking functions, while the choice of option Unit provides you with the opportunity to focus on a specialised area of banking and finance that best fits your career aspirations and strengths.

Unit information

Unit descriptions and qualification specifications for both the Foundation and Intermediate Certificates.

Fees

Registration is open all year round.

  • Fees

    IBCF

    £595

    Prices includes study materials and exam entry.

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  • Fees

    IBCI

    £650

    Prices includes study materials and exam entry.

    Register now

These qualifications are available internationally as a bespoke corporate training package. The fee is dependent on the duration, scope and location of the training required.