The Financial Sector Development Program enables financial institutions to better support private sector growth, develop more advanced capital markets and improve the retail savings and investment landscape. Promoting and supporting a culture of innovation is obviously a critical milestone in achieving vision 2030 goals. This training programme is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to lead their teams and organisations in an industry that will see significant disruption over the coming decade.

Future Financial Leadership Program (FFLP) is one of the Financial Academy’s initiatives that aim at achieving the Saudi Vision 2030, by developing a squad of competent leaders who will lead future development of financial sector, based on the objectives of the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP).

To assess a potential merger and deliver the best deal, you must value the target company accurately, as well as negotiate effectively and apply proven concepts and tools to confidently enter the process. In this training program, participants will learn how to determine a target company’s worth, both in itself and to organisation. In addition, the program will cover how to use value fundamentals and free cash flow valuations, how to evaluate potential synergies between companies and the value they might bring, as well as how to finance the deal, focusing on highly leveraged transactions, and exploring debt capacity and affordable bid. The program also focuses on how to prepare for negotiations, the importance of effective leadership during the deal-making process, and how to assess bid tactics and the frameworks to predict and influence behaviour. Ideal for financial advisors, strategists, or anyone looking to advance in high-stakes investment roles, this program also provides a prestigious certificate from London Business School.

The "Cloud Computing & Financial Data Management” program, hosted by Financial Academy in partnership with UC Berkeley Engineering, is specifically designed to enable business leaders to effectively navigate the complexities of cloud computing and financial data management. Over five days, the program focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge and tools required to address the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology and financial data. Combining academic lectures with practical experiences, leaders will gain actionable insights into enhancing data governance, security, and strategic decision-making processes.

This training program is tailored for professionals across all financial sectors and aims to equip participants with a sophisticated understanding of risk management in contemporary financial environments. Participants will embark on a comprehensive learning journey, beginning with foundational risk management principles and moving towards advanced applications in various market scenarios. The program includes modules on risk finance theory, market risk management, bank risk management practices, and risk management in insurance markets, among others. Each module integrates lectures, case studies, practical implementations, and dialogue-focused group work. Key program objectives are to enable participants to assess risk management frameworks and apply them effectively, critically evaluate risk-related research, and explore innovations in risk management due to shifts in global banking and insurance asset management. Additionally, the role of corporate governance in risk management and the implications of organizational biases in risk assessment are discussed.

This comprehensive training program, "Private Investing: From Inception to IPO," is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the private investment landscape. Spanning three days, the program covers the full spectrum of early-stage investment processes in the financial sector. Participants will gain valuable insights into evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and assessing risks. The program delves into the roles of venture capital and private equity in scaling financial businesses, highlighting the importance of governance and ethical practices in preparing for an IPO.

The Diploma in Insurance is a technical and supervisory qualification for insurance staff working across all sectors of the industry, and the logical progression from the Certificate in Insurance. The Diploma will provide you with a firm understanding of insurance fundamentals and will enable you to build towards advanced technical knowledge, thereby ensuring you have the means to function effectively in a challenging environment. Motor Insurance (M94) unit counts towards a Diploma in Insurance, it may also count towards the Advanced Diploma in Insurance. This training program provides an understanding of the risks faced by the various types of motor vehicles and the legal requirements associated with motor insurance. It includes relevant case law and an overview of the different types of motor insurance products available from the general insurance market.

The LIBF Level 3 International Banking & Finance Certificate– Foundation (IBCF) aims to develop an individual or team’s knowledge and understanding of banking and finance, as well as to equip them with the skills required to be a modern banker. IBCF will prepare individuals and teams with essential knowledge of the financial services environment, regulatory requirements, banking products and services.

Globalization, automation, digitalization and changes in workforce patterns over the past five years, and most recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic, have made rapid business transformation a necessity for organizations to change the way they think and act to keep pace with developments. In this training program, participants obtain the skills necessary to manage change by developing critical skills and familiarizing themselves with the tools to implement change accurately and smoothly, thus positively impacting the organization's growth and success, as well as its ability to remain competitive in the field of business.

This one day workshop will consider the risks related to financial crime in the banking sector, the steps needed to undertake the necessary risk assessments and provide good practice examples in financial crime prevention. The workshop will also enable participants to consider regulator’s expectations and the information, frameworks, tools and resources that enable a sound compliance regime. Throughout the workshop, references will be made to the Saudi and wider GCC context. This 1-day in person workshop is aimed at managerial level staff in the banking sector. It will support managers in risk and compliance-related roles as well as senior managers who would benefit from a fuller understanding of financial crime prevention and the frameworks, tools and resources that enable a sound compliance regime.

The need to understand governance and its application mechanisms has increased with the growing local and regional interest in increasing transparency and rational decision-making. This program aims to familiarize the participants with the principles of governance and the mechanisms of implementation by the board of directors and the executive management of joint stock companies, understand their responsibilities and activate their roles to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements related to establishing the principles of sound governance.

Mergers and acquisitions are one of the most prominent ways organizations resort to expanding their markets, activities and products in order to increase their revenues and profits. Recent years have witnessed a significant growth in mergers and acquisitions all over the world, as the values and volumes of mergers and acquisitions have risen to unprecedented levels. This program is designed to enable those interested in expansion strategies and corporate finance, to understand the structure of mergers and acquisitions, financing models and evaluation, and to study the effects of mergers and acquisitions on related parties.