IAFM Certifications and Designations


Professional Certifications

CBA - Certified Budget Analyst

Designed for specialist Budget professionals, this designation covers specialist budget skills like Zero-based budgeting, beyond budgeting and other analyst skills. It is for professionals with at least 5 years experience in budget formulation or relevant


Category : Financial Management, General

CCF - Certified in Corporate Finance

The CCF designation is designed for Corporate Finance Executives wishing to consolidate their skills in strategic and executive finance techniques. It requires 5 years minimum commercial working experience.


Category : Financial Management, General

CCC - Chartered Cost Controller

For specialist financial controllers or management accountants responsible for optimizing internal performance on a cost basis, and implementing operational strategies at a cost centre level.


Category : Corporate Finance, Cost Control

ChFM - Chartered Financial Marketer


Category : General, General

CWM - Chartered Wealth Manager

Wealth Management is one of the fastest growing disciplines of the banking sector. The CWM focuses on developing relationship management, sales, communication and core financial planning skills to equip Wealth Management Professionals with graduate education.


Category : Wealth Management, General

MFC - Master Financial Controller


Category : Financial Management, General

CGA - Corporate Governance Auditor

This program and certification looks at Corporate Governance and the strong need for Ethics and Social Responsibility in the corporation, especially post Enron. The goal of this program is to provide Managers with skills that can be immediately used upon return to the organization. Managers will learn to appreciate the extent to which organizations and their public officers are exposed to ever-increasing scrutiny, the regulatory environment, how to identify the governance issues that have the most significance.


Category : Financial Management, General

CPES - Certified Private Equity Specialist


Category : Private Equity, Banking

Int Dip FS - International Diploma in Financial Services


Category : Financial Services Sector, Financial Management

CCO - Certified Compliance Officer

The Certified Compliance Officer is a program designed for Corporate Officers who are responsible for implementation of compliance programs internally within their corporation. It has two program formats, one for listed companies, and the other for banks and financial institutions who require Basel II and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance


Category : Risk Management, Banking

CAMO - Chartered Anti-Money Laundering Officer

The Chartered Anti-Money Laundering Officer designation is designed for professionals involved in the policing, review and reporting of transactional elements of financial institutions and corporations.


Category : Banking, Risk Management

MIFP - Master Islamic Financial Professional

The preeminent Islamic Finance qualification. Issued in association with the Islamic Institute of Financial Management for practicing specialists in Islamic Finance.


Category : Banking, Islamic Finance

CFAM - Chartered Fund and Asset Manager

This course will make you able to understand fund management concepts, underlying frameworks, asset allocation concepts and models, and various investment and fund models


Category : Asset Management, Financial Management

CM&AS - Certified M&A Specialist

This program seeks to develop an in-depth knowledge of the key components involved in M&As, discover new and enhanced techniques in valuing firms, Increase the effectiveness of the different types of M&A processes, including defending hostile takeover bids. Those attending the program will also enhance their understanding of options available for financing M&As, and develop practical knowledge of the rules and regulations involving M&As applicable in their region. Case study review will look at M&As in the major global markets


Category : Corporate Finance, Markets

PCRS - Project and Contract Risk Specialist


Category : Financial Management, General

RFE - Essential Finance And Accounting Skills

Registered Financial Executive


Category : Financial Management, Financial Management

CIPOS - Certified IPO Specialist


Category : Corporate Finance, Financial Services Sector

CEMS - Certified Emerging Markets Specialist

This course Determine the essential macro-economic conditions that emerging markets need to fulfill to be considered attractive investment destinations.


Category : Markets, Economics

CCFA - Chartered Compliance and Fraud Analyst

Chartered Compliance and Fraud Officer is a management programme designed to teach a practical understanding of regulatory compliance needs. The programme covers eight major subject areas and utilises a variety of training techniques. The key areas of the curriculum include understanding the regulatory environment, who is responsible for compliance, the role of corporate governance and ethics in compliance programmes, and the implementation of compliance programmes. The emphasis will be on practical and pragmatic approaches, rather than theoretical.


Category : Compliance, Governance

CPFS - Certified Project Finance Specialist


Category : Financial Analyst, Banking

MRA - Master Risk Analyst

Senior Leadership Program and Designation for Risk Specialist with 10years+ experience


Category : Risk Management, Banking

Int Dip WM - International Diploma in Wealth Management


Category : Wealth Management, Asset Management

AFASMUE - Advanced Financial Analysis Skills & Modeling Using Excel

By attending the course, participants shall: *Improve the participants’ skills in financial analysis techniques, and identify their applicability to assess the financial health of organizations *Understand the structure, interpretation and analysis of the key financial statements, the general accounting policies, principles and their applications (How to read financial statements?) *Understand the complete range of techniques for forecasting and projecting financial statements as well as to manage them *Analyze cutting edge techniques for estimating cost of capital and capital budgeting *Develop skills and an appreciation of the concept of shareholder value and its contemporary application to corporate performance *Learn concrete techniques that enable management to make truly informed decisions. “Financial Statement Analysis for Decision Making


Category : Financial Management, Financial Analyst

MFM - Master Finance Manager

The Master Finance Manager is the pre-eminent financial manager qualification for specialists in the corporate finance arena. Specific focus is given to the regulatory environment, corporate governance, IAS and compliance standards.


Category : Corporate Finance, Financial Management

RIFS - Registered Islamic Financial Specialist


Category : Islamic Finance, Financial Management

CGIS - Certified General Insurance Specialist


Category : Insurance, Financial Management

CORP - Certified Operational Risk Professional

An exclusive operational risk qualification with a flavor either on op. risk in Banking (Basell II, etc) or op. risk for listed corporations and privately owned conglomerates.


Category : Risk Management, Basel II

CCM - Chartered Credit Manager

A designation for specialist credit analysts and managers working in the field of loan approvals


Category : Risk Management, Financial Management

RWM - Registered Wealth Manager

Covering financial planning, asset management, investment advising, and insurance topics, the RWM is the entry-level qualification on IAFM's Wealth Management program. It is a pre-requisite course for the CWM designation.


Category : Wealth Management, Banking

ChPA - Chartered Portfolio Analyst

Focused on portfolio and fund management, research, portfolio technology, and investing, the ChPA program offers executives the tools to focus on specialist portfolio management techniques. It requires a minimum of 3 years experience, plus a career in Investment


Category : Wealth Management, Banking

MPWM - Master Private Wealth Manager


Category : Wealth Management, General

CRS - Chartered Risk Specialist


Category : Risk Management, Banking

CMA - Capital Markets Analyst

The Capital Markets Analyst is the specialized research and market technician financial analyst credential that is offered by the IAFM.


Category : Markets, General

RBA - Risk Based Auditor


Category : Risk Management, General

CCB - Certified Corporate Banker


Category : Corporate Finance, Risk Management

CCE - Chartered Corporate Economist

Chartered Corporate Economist offered by our Academic Board of Economic Policy and Monetary Analysis offers board recognition for contribution to corporate strategy and policy through Economic analysis. Requires 5 years experience, plus Economist education.


Category : Financial Management, Economics

CIWM - Certified Islamic Wealth Manager


Category : Islamic Finance, Wealth Management

CICS - Certified Islamic Contracts Specialist


Category : Islamic Finance, Corporate Finance

CIRA - Certified Islamic Risk Analyst


Category : Risk Management, Islamic Finance

CIMS - Certified Islamic Markets Specialist


Category : Markets, Islamic Finance

CTS - Certified Takaful Specialist


Category : Insurance, Islamic Finance

CICO - Certified Islamic Compliance Officer


Category : Compliance, Islamic Finance

CPTS - Certified Trade Finance Specialist


Category : Corporate Finance, Banking

Dip CB - Diploma in Corporate Banking Management


Category : Banking, Corporate Finance

CRBO - Certified Retail Banking Officer


Category : Banking, General

Advanced Financial Analysis Skills

Advanced Financial Analysis Skills


Category : Financial Management, Financial Services Sector

Improving Management Performance

Improving Management Performance


Category : Wealth Management, Wealth Management

Financial Modelling Using Excel

Financial Modelling Using Excel


Category : Financial Management, Financial Services Sector

Oracle Financial Training

Oracle Financial Training


Category : Financial Management, Financial Services Sector

Cost Estimation & Budget Control

Oracle Financial Training


Category : Cost Control, Cost Control

Risk Analysis & Fraud Management

Risk Analysis & Fraud Management


Category : Risk Management, Wealth Management

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