Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam.

The Certified Basel III Professional (CBiiiPro) is a globally recognized credential that validates advanced knowledge of the Basel III regulatory framework, issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision to govern international standards for capital adequacy, risk management, and liquidity. It reflects a professional level qualification that demonstrates the ability to interpret regulatory structures and align institutional practices with Basel III requirements. This training program introduces frameworks that explain the institutional role of Basel III in strengthening global banking stability and compliance, while also emphasizing models that highlight governance, accountability, and long term resilience in financial institutions.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Analyze the institutional foundations and objectives of the Basel III framework.
Evaluate capital adequacy requirements and related supervisory structures.
Classify liquidity and leverage standards within Basel III regulations.
Assess institutional approaches to risk governance across the three Basel pillars.
Prepare for the CBiiiPro certification.

Target Audience

Banking and financial professionals.
Risk management officers.
Compliance and regulatory specialists.
Auditors and financial analysts.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Basel III Regulatory Framework:

Evolution of Basel Accords from Basel I to Basel III.
Institutional objectives and regulatory components of Basel III.
Structural differences between Basel II and Basel III.
Impact of Basel III on global financial stability.
Timelines and requirements for regulatory adoption.

Unit 2:

Capital Adequacy Standards:

Institutional definitions of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 capital.
Minimum capital requirements under Basel III.
Capital conservation buffer and counter cyclical buffer.
Risk weighted assets and capital ratio structures.
Supervisory use of stress testing for capital adequacy.

Unit 3:

Liquidity and Leverage Requirements:

Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR).
Institutional models for liquidity risk management.
Role of the leverage ratio in limiting systemic exposure.
Monitoring structures for liquidity risk exposures.
Compliance mechanisms for liquidity and leverage standards.

Unit 4:

Risk Management under Basel III:

Institutional scope of credit, market, and operational risks.
Structural overview of Pillar 1: minimum capital requirements.
Institutional mechanisms under Pillar 2: supervisory review.
Disclosure and transparency requirements under Pillar 3.
Governance models for enhanced risk management reporting.

Unit 5:

CBiiiPro Certification Exam Preparation:

Detailed review of CBiiiPro exam structure and content.
Reviewing key topics and concepts covered in the exam.
Sample exam questions and their potential answers.
Resources and materials for further study.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

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