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.

"Finance for Non-Finance Professionals" is an extensive 4-day program, with condensed and engaging sessions totalling 7 hours each day, specifically oriented towards degree-educated professionals from varied industries, the programme is ideal for those in non-financial positions and who seek to bolster their financial literacy. This comprehensive program is meticulously designed to demystify the world of finance for participants, fostering a proficiency that enables them to decipher and utilise financial information for strategic advantage. Over the course of these four days, participants will engage with financial principles and analysis techniques tailored to extend their expertise beyond their specific specialties, thereby equipping them with the understanding crucial for holistic and informed decision-making processes.

Elevate your financial leadership with our transformative AI training program. Discover how AI is reshaping finance through real-world examples and case studies, equipping you to identify and leverage AI within your organization. Learn to craft strategic AI integration plans by analysing your operations for optimal deployment areas. Tackle ethical, privacy, and security challenges head-on with comprehensive compliance strategies. Lead your organization through cultural shifts to embrace AI, enhancing decision-making, risk management, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Finally, prepare for the future with an action plan that keeps you ahead of emerging AI trends and technologies. This program is your gateway to becoming an AI-savvy leader in the financial sector.

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).

This training program aims to prepare the participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Certified Compliance Officer professional exam (CCO). Participants in this training program will learn how to effectively perform the duties of a compliance officer and methods for managing non-compliance risks, as well as implement risk-based anti-money laundering programs and develop relevant internal control mechanisms.

GCC BDI is the leading organization in the region for board directors, BDI has a strong values-based and ethical corporate culture. As well as focusing on employee training and development on personal and career growth and instilling corporate values and work ethics in them. This training program focuses on the board’s role in risk oversight, risk governance structures, risk appetite and balancing risk and opportunity, incorporating strategic risk thinking into strategy, effective Enterprise Risk Management and disclosure, and embedding a risk culture.

In today's dynamic and competitive business landscape, leadership excellence and strategic thinking are paramount for senior executives. This course has been meticulously designed to empower CEOs and top-level executives with the knowledge, skills, and insights necessary to navigate the complexities of modern leadership successfully. Over the five intensive days, we will embark on a transformative journey, delving into the core principles of visionary leadership, strategic planning, effective decision-making, financial acumen, ethical leadership, and governance best practices. Through engaging lectures, interactive discussions, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, you will not only enhance your leadership capabilities but also gain the strategic prowess required to lead your organisation toward sustainable growth and success.

Dive into the dynamic world of financial technology with our comprehensive Fintech Bootcamp and Hackathon, designed for forward-thinking professionals eager to master the digital transformation reshaping the financial industry. This intensive program offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, guiding participants through the intricacies of fintech innovations, data analytics, regulatory frameworks, and much more. From exploring the genesis and disruptive forces of the fintech revolution to mastering the latest in data analytics, AI, and regulatory frameworks, our curriculum is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills crucial for crafting cutting-edge financial solutions. Distinguished by its comprehensive approach, the bootcamp covers a wide array of topics including NeoBanking, Embedded Finance, digital transformation strategies, and the nuances of Agile management, all tailored to the specific needs and regulatory conditions of the MENA region and beyond. Participants will have the unparalleled opportunity to learn from seasoned industry experts, engage in real-world case studies, and apply their learnings in a dynamic hackathon environment, culminating in the chance to pitch innovative fintech solutions to potential investors. Whether you aim to elevate your career, pivot to a fintech specialization, or launch a startup, our bootcamp offers the tools, insights, and network to propel you to the forefront of financial innovation. Join us to unlock a world of opportunities in the fintech domain, where you'll not only gain a competitive edge as well as becoming a part of an elite community driving the future of finance. Register now to redefine your career and shape the next wave of fintech innovation.

Communication is the basis of success, the greater the ability to communicate effectively, the greater the chances of success in work and personal life. This training program is designed to improve and develop the verbal and nonverbal communication skills of employees, and to provide participants with communication skills to achieve the goals of the communication process, in addition to developing the skills of listening, presentation, recitation and feedback, and understanding the purposes of body language to enhance the communication process.

Unlock your potential to lead and inspire with The Financial Academy's Emerging Leader Program (ELP), tailored for ambitious professionals ready to leave a lasting impact. ELP encapsulates the core of transformative leadership by blending interactive sessions with actionable insights, aiming to develop a growth mindset, master strategic communication, and exert powerful influence. This journey of self-discovery encompasses engaging lectures, in-depth case studies, and personalized coaching, all designed to arm you with vital leadership skills for today's ever-evolving financial sector. ELP not only boosts your confidence to lead but also encourages you to inspire others. The program developed in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership, the program is a lighthouse for those determined to redefine norms, foster innovation, and steer teams toward unparalleled success. Embrace the future as a visionary leader who navigates with precision, energizes with actions, and turns obstacles into opportunities. Embark on your leadership journey—enroll in the Emerging Leader Program today.

People with high intelligence and mental abilities may not necessarily be successful in life. It is essential to possess emotional intelligence, or the ability to control feelings and emotions, in order to be successful and achieve personal development. The objective of this program is to provide participants with emotional intelligence skills that will enable them to understand their feelings, regulate them, deal with them positively, master communication, possess emotional competence, and get rid of negative emotions.

Corporate governance is simply about how we run our businesses to ensure they are run properly, fairly and in the interests of all key stakeholders. Boards of directors are responsible for the governance of their companies, but all employees need to be aware of their roles and responsibilities and apply the policies, procedures and guidelines which the board sets out for them. This training program explores the roles played by the shareowners, boards, directors, executive managers and other stakeholders.

There is a Chinese proverb that says: Behind every capable person there are capable people. Collaboration is a vital part of personal and professional life, so learning team development and organizational culture is a great start to a better future. This training program is designed to provide participants with the concept of team work, the mechanisms for building it, the importance of developing the group spirit among the participants, and mechanisms for increasing the degree of team cohesion, rooting group values and unifying the vision among team members, which increases the effectiveness of work teams and reduces friction and conflict between teams within the organization through Unity of vision and goals and achieving more effective results.

GCC BDI is the leading organization in the region for board directors, BDI has a strong values-based and ethical corporate culture. As well as focusing on employee training and development on personal and career growth and instilling corporate values and work ethics in them. This workshop will explore the board’s role in setting the strategic vision and direction for the organization, the importance of strategic thinking and creating competitive advantage, innovation and the latest technological trends.

Setting goals and objectives is very essential for successful people. Planning and prioritizing one’s day are two key skills needed to be successful and add value to an organization. Time is one of our most valuable resources, yet we don’t always manage it as effectively as we could. If not managed properly, it will lead to a stressful working environment that prevents you from being successful and achieving your goals. Participants in this training program will learn how to prioritize and plan their time effectively, as well as how to use their communication skills to influence those around them. They will also learn how to manage meetings and delegation with success.

Analyzing statistics and creating reports that help in decision-making is one of the most important things in the business world, and Microsoft Power BI is one of the most important tools for analysis and decision support, as it gives decision makers a comprehensive view of important and critical data in the organization, through a set of integrated services that Analyze, share, and transform data into interactive dashboards and reports. This training program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to design and build scalable data models, filter, transform and process data, learn how to create dashboards, create and optimize reports, and configure and manage workspaces.

Presentation skills are a very important part of the business ecosystem. Whether internally, aimed at making a point of view to co-workers, or externally to persuade and influence stakeholders, it is a skill used daily in all walks of life. The Presentation Skills program focuses on several capabilities that contribute to building a positive interaction with the target audience. The program covers the most important concepts and practical methods in the process of preparing and organizing the presentation, in addition to knowing the impact of body language on the success of the presentation.

Corporate governance is simply about how we run our businesses to ensure they are run properly, fairly and in the interests of all key stakeholders. Boards of directors are responsible for the governance of their companies, but all employees need to be aware of their roles and responsibilities and apply the policies, procedures and guidelines which the board sets out for them. This module examines the role, authority, legal responsibilities of an effective director and the relationship between board performance and its structure, composition and membership.

Board secretaries have an important role to play as governance professionals in all types of organizations in the private, public, and non- profit sectors. Governance is about more than just complying with laws, regulations, standards, and codes; it is also about creating cultures of good practice. This means that board secretaries need more than the technical skills and experience to know what corporate governance practices are needed in an organization and why. They also need the emotional intelligence skills, and experience to ensure that they know how the practices typically would be implemented to work effectively. The modern board secretary provides professional guidance to shareholders, boards, individual directors, management, and other stakeholders on the governance aspects of strategic decisions. The program will be interactive and skills-based, providing participants with practical examples.

This training program focuses on the opportunities that business sustainability and Net Zero (reducing carbon emissions to zero) business practices bring to our current and future businesses. We will explore the business case for the commitment to ESG and Net Zero and apply key tools and frameworks that will allow leaders to understand where they currently are in their sustainability journey and where they need to go. A powerful business transformational framework, the Circular Economy, will be featured in this training program as a way of capturing value that is currently lost and creating new opportunities for sustainable business growth in a capitalist economy. Other frameworks and tools will be explored that allow leaders to capture and communicate their progress to stakeholders, creating accountability for the business.

A professional certificate accredited by the Institute of Internal Auditors, IIA, USA, an organization offered in the internal field of performance, as well as there is a need in the labor market for holders of this certificate, and hence the high value of the benefits and job opportunities for them. This certificate helps prepare a new generation of accountants with globally qualified professional qualifications, to face the economic challenges faced by business establishments. The CIA Internal Auditor Certificate in Part One focuses on the internal basics of studying internal concepts, the mandatory mountain, and techniques of Iranian auditing.

This training program aims to prepare participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the mandatory professional exam for the credit advisor, which is intended for all employees of service delivery channels, customer care, & financing preparation in the banking & finance sectors This program is designed to familiarize participants with all financing products, instructions for providing a real estate/mortgage financing product, the mechanism for obtaining financing, the main steps, & documents for obtaining financing products, highlighting the Saudi company for credit Information & the credit report form, in addition to the operational & credit risks that customers may be exposed to, & how to manage those risks. Objectives, their nature, principles of conduct and work ethics, as well as a review of the relevant laws & regulations, which enable them to perform their duties towards customers & the beneficiary professionally & responsibly.

Board secretaries have an important role to play as governance professionals in all types of organizations in the private, public, and non- profit sectors. Governance is about more than just complying with laws, regulations, standards, and codes; it is also about creating cultures of good practice. This means that board secretaries need more than the technical skills and experience to know what corporate governance practices are needed in an organization and why. They also need the emotional intelligence skills, and experience to ensure that they know how the practices typically would be implemented to work effectively. The modern board secretary provides professional guidance to shareholders, boards, individual directors, management, and other stakeholders on the governance aspects of strategic decisions. The program will be interactive and skills-based, providing participants with practical examples.

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.

A professional certificate accredited by the Institute of Internal Auditors, IIA, USA, an organization offered in the internal field of performance, as well as there is a need in the labor market for holders of this certificate, and hence the high value of the benefits and job opportunities for them. This certificate helps prepare a new generation of accountants with globally qualified professional qualifications, to face the economic challenges faced by business establishments. The CIA Internal Auditor Certificate in Part Two focuses on the practice of internal auditing by examining audit assignments, fraud risks, and individual natures.

ICA\ TFA Advanced Certification in Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance has been developed in line with international standards of competency covering both knowledge and abilities for those working in compliance in the financial services sector. Through the combination of self-study and classroom classes in this blended learning program, several topics will be addressed, the most important of which is how to conduct a robust assessment on regulatory and financial crime compliance, in addition to managing risks efficiently and effectively.

A professional certificate accredited by the Institute of Internal Auditors, IIA, USA, an organization offered in the internal field of performance, as well as there is a need in the labor market for holders of this certificate, and hence the high value of the benefits and job opportunities for them. This certificate helps prepare a new generation of accountants with globally qualified professional qualifications, to face the economic challenges faced by business establishments. The CIA Internal Auditor Certificate in the third part focuses on the business Acumen, organization's objectives, organizational behaviors, performance, structural analysis of industries and competition strategies, strategic decisions, and organizational behavior.

Board secretaries have an important role to play as governance professionals in all types of organizations in the private, public, and non- profit sectors. Governance is about more than just complying with laws, regulations, standards, and codes; it is also about creating cultures of good practice. This means that board secretaries need more than the technical skills and experience to know what corporate governance practices are needed in an organization and why. They also need the emotional intelligence skills, and experience to ensure that they know how the practices typically would be implemented to work effectively. The modern board secretary provides professional guidance to shareholders, boards, individual directors, management, and other stakeholders on the governance aspects of strategic decisions. This training program designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and practical tips for carrying out their duties as board secretary. The program will be interactive and skills-based, providing participants with practical examples.

Innovative thinking and planning are among the most important tasks in the business system. Innovation is an urgent necessity for continuity and growth. This program focuses on identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the organization. In addition to defining goals, how to formulate them and building plans according to the administrative level, identifying the elements of the planning process and integrating innovative thinking in the planning stages to ensure creative results.