Globecon Certification Programs

Around the world, tens of thousands of professionals have participated in Globecon’s finance and business skills diploma, certificate and executive education programs. These programs help prepare professionals who are working with the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in banking and financial services. Successful completion of a Globecon program is a sign of excellence and achievement that is carried throughout a professional’s career.

As times and demands placed on practitioners change, so do Globecon’s programs. The core products, markets and techniques which these programs involve, however, are relatively stable and consistent over time and around the world. Globecon is able, therefore, to offer diploma and certificate programs in the North American, EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

Globecon certifications are as follows:

Foundations of Finance is designed to provide professionals with a solid understanding of the functions and roles played by modern financial institutions and their key lines of business, as well as foundational knowledge of the industry’s basic products and service functions. Although the main focus is on the business units and related support areas that drive financial institution revenues and profits, the program also provides an overview of the effects that regional, national and global macroeconomic conditions and industry trends have on the strategic and operational behavior of the institution. In addition, the program covers the impact of the current regulatory environment on financial institutions.

Private Banking and Wealth Management (Level 1 & 2) is designed to provide professionals with a solid foundation in the process and necessary tools to optimize client financial portfolios. Included are reviews of fundamentals of credit and market indicators, as well as analytical techniques; and the foundation of a strong understanding of key products – including key debt and equity products and derivatives – is established. The Advanced Certificate provides a range of tools to advise the client on their investment choices. Included are further products which can be added to the portfolio, and different means of planning and financing the portfolio are examined in depth.

Comprehensive Risk Management in Banking Financial Institutions (Level 1 & 2) is designed to provide professionals with an understanding of the characteristics and range of risk exposures, as well as the risk management tools available to corporate and institutional clients. A comprehensive review of key instruments associated with risk management are presented and a basic introduction to risk analytics is provided to establish a foundation on which to build a practical appreciation of risk mitigation and management techniques. The Advanced Certificate provides professionals with a comprehensive grounding in hedging, options and futures products, as well as in strategies involving their application. The implications of the Basel II Accord, capital adequacy requirements, and advanced credit derivatives are covered, as is a mathematical treatment of the "Greeks" and related sensitivity metrics that are used to manage both individual and portfolio-level risk exposures.

Wholesale Banking and Corporate Finance (Level 1 & 2) is designed to provide professionals with an understanding of basic wholesale banking skills. This intermediate level focuses primarily on the main products offered by a Broker-Dealer, including fixed income and equity products (both private and public holdings), loans, leases and loan securitization. It goes on to investigate the principle derivatives products. The Advance Certificat includes core analytical skills such as understanding and utilizing financial statements, basic credit risk analysis and corporate valuation techniques, as well as investment banking processes such as the underwriting and issuance of debt and equity in both the public and private markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate advisory services, and the role of the rating agencies.

Investment Banking and Securities Market Operations
(Level 1 & 2) is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the techniques and products used by investment banks, and features tools for reviewing market conditions, techniques of portfolio management, and key product knowledge. The Advanced Certificate includes complex derivatives products, caps, floor, swaptions interest rate and currency swaps. Securitized products are also examined in depth.

Global Financial Instruments (Level 1 & 2) is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the products used by global banks. A comprehensive introduction to key global products is provided. Hedging techniques are also examined and evaluated, and the principles of securitization discussed. The Advanced Certificate reviews the purpose and mechanism behind various complex derivatives products. They will also develop a comprehensive understanding of both the conceptual underpinnings and applications of tools such as credit risk measurement and management and value-at-risk (VAR).

Treasury and Money Market Operations (Level 1 & 2) is designed to provide professionals a solid grounding in short-term financial management, including working capital and liquidity measures and cash management, as well as the processes and products used by treasurers and chief financial officers. The Advanced Certificate provides professionals with solid grounding in corporate and institutional risk management. They will develop a comprehensive understanding of both the conceptual underpinnings and applications of risk management and portfolio management tools.

Each Globecon certification takes approximately forty to fifty hours to complete.

In addition, Globecon offers the following Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Test Preparation programs:

Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Globecon is a CFP Board of Standards Registered Sponsor. Globecon's CFP Programs have been accepted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. for continuing education credit.

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). The Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR) encourages its members to participate in continuing education (CE) programs, so that they can keep pace with changes in the investment industry and maintain their commitment to professional excellence. Though continuing education is currently voluntary, AIMR has proposed requiring 20 CE hours annually for CFA charter-holders. Globecon's CFA content reflects AIMR's current CE program.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Globecon is an accredited provider of CPA continuing professional education credits. All of Globecon's workshops are approved for CPE credit by NASBA, the National Association of State Board of Accountancy.

Financial Risk Manager (FRM). Globecon's FRM Exam Preparation Program provides a personalized and targeted way to prepare for the FRM exam. Globecon guarantees a passing score on the FRM Exam for all candidates who complete the personal learning plan that Globecon creates for them.

To learn more about Certifications and to Register, please go to www.globeconinstitute.org.

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