IBSL launches TOT program

The Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka launched an internationally reputed Training of Trainers (TOT) program, for the introduction of a Microfinance Diploma Course, which is developed in collaboration with Frankfurt School of Finance and Management (FSFM) one of the leading private business schools based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Chairman of IBSL and Deputy Governor of Central Bank W.A. Wijewardena

The training program was by highly recognised international trainers from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and 28 participants registered for the program.

They were from various backgrounds, and disciplines with variety of experience in the Microfinance and Banking sectors.

The 10-day ToT seminar was divided into two components: During the first week participants were acquainted with Frankfurt School's teaching methodologies and training skills.

This also included presentation and evaluation techniques for adult training and methods for optimum transfer of knowledge.

In the second week, participants got an overview of the different topics covered in the Microfinance Diploma course and familiarised themselves with the course content.

The Micofinance Diploma Course aims at combining international best practice standards with banking, finance and management skills and in addition, refers to the specific situation and stage of development of microfinance in Sri Lanka.

This program is supported by the Promotion of Microfinance Sector (ProMiS) program which is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the German Development Cooperation (GTZ) in Sri Lanka.

Upon completion of the course, successful candidates were awarded with a recognised certificate from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and will be enrolled in the pool of IBSL trainers to function as lecturers in IBSL's Microfinance Diploma Course in future.