Certificate overview
This professional certification is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of key elements that bank risk managers face. The certification aims to develop knowledge and skills related to banking risk management, emerging risk trends, and their implications for the future of banking risk management.
The program further emphasizes the development of effective risk management strategies, stronger governance frameworks, and enhanced decision-making processes that align with both regulatory expectations and international best practices.
What you will learn
Understand the fundamentals and concepts of banking risk management.
Analyze emerging banking risks.
Apply risk measurement techniques and tools.
Develop effective risk management strategies.
Understand the regulatory and legislative environment.
Curriculum
16 modules
- 01Risk Environment – Influences and Trends
- 02Risk Culture, Governance, and Risk Appetite Preparation
- 03Three Lines of Defense Model
- 04Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework
- 05Effective Financial Risk Management – Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
- 06Credit Risk Management
- 07Interest Rate and Market Risk Management
- 08Liquidity Risk Management
- 09Operational, Compliance, and Legal Risk Management
- 10Risk Forecasting Using Expected Values
- 11Advanced Models for Risk Measurement and Analysis
- 12Risk Assessment and Classification Reporting
- 13Specialized Reporting Mechanisms for the Board of Directors and Executive Management
- 14The Impact of Technology on Bank Risk Management and Future Implications
- 15International Standards for Risk Management (ISO Standards)
- 16The Transformation of the Risk Function
Who it is for
- Chief Risk Officers
- Risk Managers and Directors
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a degree from a recognized educational organization.
- Have professional experience in the field.
- Sit for and pass the certification examination.
- Adhere to the Professional Development Institute (PDI) Code of Ethics.
Exam Requirements
Online Examination will need to be sat under controlled conditions at a PDI accredited centre.
- 70% passing grade
- Exam available in a range of different languages
- 3 Hours duration
- The examination is offered in multiple languages to support international candidates.
- All candidates are required to sit for their exam at an accredited PDI Test Centre.
- The exam duration is (3) hours.
- Each exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).




