International Banking Institute Vocational Training in Bulgaria’s Finance Sector Sofia 27 th June 2013
International Banking Institute • Leading institution in the field of vocational training in the banking sector; • Established in 1991; • Associates in IBI’s capital structure – Bulgarian National Bank, Association of Banks in Bulgaria and Centre de Formation de la Profession Bancaire, Paris.
International Banking Institute Mission Statement: To promote professional performance, knowledge and skills of specialists employed in the sectors of banking and finance through the elaboration and conduct of vocational education and training activities.
International Banking Institute IBI’s Strategy: Provide lifelong learning (LLL) for the employees in the banking sector as means to overcome the negatives and minimize the influence of the global crisis.
International Banking Institute IBI’s activities envisage one major goal: To organize and conduct different forms of training, concluded with acquiring relevant diplomas and certificates accredited in the country and abroad.
International Banking Institute Bulgarian National Qualification Framework (NQF): • uses the same number of levels as of the Eropean Qualification Framework; • describes the expected learning outcomes using similar descriptors in terms of knowledge, skills and competences; • fits well with the specific features of the Bulgarian national educational system.
International Banking Institute Bulgarian National Qualification Framework consists of: • General Education part; • VET part; • Higher Education part.
International Banking Institute In the NQF: • VET levels are described by degrees of vocational qualification; • Higher education levels cover all the existing higher education degrees and qualifications, i.e. ‘Professional Bachelor’, Bachelor, Master and Doctor.
International Banking Institute • NQF is to support the validation of non-formal and informal learning; • No single predefined system of standards in relation to vocational training in the financial/banking sector; • Trainings provided by IBI are subject to the rules and recommendations imposed by BNB, ABB, HR departments of banks and other institutions involved in the qualification process.
International Banking Institute Education and training is provided by IBI via three channels: • Master Degree Program; • Courses conducted by CVET in IBI; • Short-term courses and seminars on key competences.
International Banking Institute Master Degree Program “Bank management”
International Banking Institute “Bank Management” • Joined initiative of the Economics Department in NBU &IBI; • Elaborated in compliance with the requirements for “Master” educational and qualification degree; • Based on the “Banking and finance” long-term programme conducted by IBI in cooperation Institute of Financial Services, London since 1999; • Officially acknowledged as part of NBU’s educational structure in September 2004;
International Banking Institute “Bank Management” Advantages: • Distance learning method; • E-platform; • Flexibility in terms of time=balance b/n work and education; • Completed with a relevant Master Degree diploma for professional qualification “Bank Management”, specialty “Economist” .
International Banking Institute “Bank management ” - students by years:
International Banking Institute Centre for Vocational Education and Training (CVET)
International Banking Institute Centre for Vocational Education and Training (CVET) • Licensed by NAVET in 2008; • Courses elaborated in compliance with the State Educational Requirements (SER); • Functions within IBI’s structure; • Distance Learning Method with all the advantages.
International Banking Institute CVET Provides Vocational Training with acquiring qualification degree in 7 professions: Financier – Banking; Financier – Insurance; Tax and Customs Administrator; Accountant; Cashier; Office-Manager; Office-Secretary.
International Banking Institute Vocational courses conducted by CVET are based on the two long-term qualification programs: • “Banking” Program – established in 1996 and conducted in cooperation with Manchester Business School, UK; • “Banking and Finance” Program – established in 1999 and conducted in cooperation with and accredited by Institute of Financial Services, a subsidiary of Chartered Institute of Bankers, UK
International Banking Institute CVET courses – participants by years:
International Banking Institute Short-term courses and seminars on key competences, in-bank training, round tables and language courses
International Banking Institute Short-term courses – major advantages: • Continuous update in topics and content; • Coached by highly qualified and well respected in the country and abroad native and foreign lecturers; • Tailor-made inbank training and individual approach to customers; • Completed with relevant certificates.
International Banking Institute 1406 seminars in total conducted by IBI over the years with 28108 participants: Seminars Participants 2788 2738 2041 1937 1660 1631 1540 1537 1436 1249 1172 1151 1072 1058 936 848 845 622 741 503 603 74 115 76 55 32 37 41 45 34 105 96 95 65 61 88 75 84 57 76 49 46
International Banking Institute International Cooperation: • Projects financed by European Structural Funds; • EBTN Multinational European Projects.
International Banking Institute IBI’s participation in Projects financed by European Structural Funds In the period 2009-2010 the Institute had a leading role in two major projects under the HR Development Programme of the EU, organizing and conducting Trainings for acquiring Professional Qualification and Trainings on Key Competences for the employees of two of the biggest commercial banks in Bulgaria.
International Banking Institute IBI – associate partner/relay point in the EBTN European Projects: • Certification & Accreditation System for Financial Services Sector Education and Training (Acronym: “CERTIFIED” ); • CEDEFOP; • EFCB; • FIRST (Financial Services Translator) Project; • Triple “E”; • NETEQ.
International Banking Institute Partners in the country: International Partners: • European • Bulgarian National Bank; Banking and Financial Services Training • Association of Banks; Association (EBTN); • Commercial Banks; • Agence de Transfert de • National Agency for Technologie Financiere Vocational Education (ATTF); and Training (NAVET); • Institute of Financial • New Bulgarian Services (IFS), London; University. • Experian-Scorex.
International Banking Institute Thank you very much for your attention! www.ibi-bg.com ibi@ibi-bg.com
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