Professional Certification
Professional Certificate in Microfinance
The Association’s Certificate in Microfinance is designed to give students a deep understanding of microfinance. The programme was developed by practitioners with more than twenty-five years of experience in the microfinance sector.
Programme Overview
A Practical Introduction
to Microfinance
The Certificate in Microfinance provides a broad-based, practical introduction to the key ideas, techniques and skills required to become a microfinance practitioner.
It is suitable both for people who are new to microfinance and for professionals who need a broader understanding of the sector.
The programme is flexible. Students can enrol at any time during the year, fit their studies around work and social commitments, and complete the programme within three months.
Learning Experience
Designed for Practical Professional Learning
01
Learning
Comprehensive content, detailed materials and specialist sector-specific modules.
02
Practitioner Led
Written and delivered by experienced industry practitioners and structured around needs.
03
Assessment & Development
Coursework, end-of-programme assessment and Continuous Professional Development.
Outcomes
What You Can
Gain
01 Improved knowledge and developed skills
02 Enhanced workplace performance
03 Career progression
04 Use of the designation Cert
05 International outlook
06 Practitioner perspectives
07 Global outreach
Eligibility
Who Can Apply
in microfinance
career in microfinance
fields such as law
Organisations
education
Admission Requirements
The Certificate in Microfinance is open to anyone interested in pursuing a career in microfinance.
Applicants should have
A sound educational background
Good written English skills
Need to discuss whether the programme fits your current role or career aspirations?
Assessment
How You Will Be Assessed
Step 01
Module Assignments
An assignment is completed in each module and marked externally.
Step 02
Final Project
After completing the coursework, candidates complete a final project. This may involve preparing a policy manual for a microfinance institution or preparing a restructuring paper for an inefficient MFI using a supplied case study.
Step 03
Certificate Requirement
Candidates must achieve a mark of at least 60% in each coursework component and in the final project to receive the Certificate in Microfinance.
Programme Fee
Self-Study
$1,000
Total fee for the Certificate in Microfinance self-study programme.
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The Fee Includes
Option 01
In-House Training
The Microfinance Association has experienced faculty members who can deliver the introductory programme in-house.
Option 02
Programme Delivery Partnerships
The Association is open to partnerships with organisations in Asia, Africa, America and the Middle East that can deliver programme under franchise arrangement.
Ready to Begin?
Apply for the Professional Certificate in Microfinance or contact The Microfinance Association to discuss the programme.