Page 8 - NIBAF-Training Matters Oct-December 2021

IBCC#50 was arranged during November 15-
December 7, 2021 at NIBAF Lahore, which was attended
by 14 participants. The course consisted of a set of 16
modules covering the topics right from the basic
knowledge to the Islamic banking and its products to
latest operational issues faced by the banks, SBP
regulations and product development.

As per NIBAF policy, the participants were required to
pass the daily quizzes including group presentation on
day 16 and a comprehensive examination at the end of
the course. For eligibility to claim the certificate, a
candidate has to secure 60% marks separately in daily On the directives of SBP Board of Directors, NIBAF in
quizzes as well as in comprehensive exam. Further, 60:40 consultation with IBD developed a certificate program for
weight is assigned to comprehensive exam and daily capacity building of Shariah scholars, having ten modules of
quizzes. A successful candidate has to secure 65% marks two-days each on various significant topics. The program
in the composite result. spanned over 21 days is conducted in 3 phases. The Phase-
rd
1 of the 3 iteration of the program was conducted during
The participants, in their feedback were of the view that November 29 to December 6, 2021 which was attended by 15
NIBAF is providing an enabling environment for learning Shariah Scholars from various banks and Pakistan Mortgage
and the quality of training was outstanding. In their view, Refinance Company. The trainers included Farid Khan,
the programs covered all-important aspects of Islamic Muhammad Islam Ahmad, Farhan ul Haq Usmani, Mufti Irshad
banking in a short span of time. The participants also put Ahmad Aijaz and Dr. Irum Saba.
forth valuable suggestion for improvement of content and
delivery of the program.