Objectives

• To provide participants with the necessary knowledge, skills and tools for the development of a quality credit culture among microfinance institutions (MFIs), which will facilitate financial inclusion and growth.
• To provide opportunities for the participants to enhance their knowledge and skills in microfinance to increase their career development prospects
• To provide opportunities for professionals to specialize in Microfinance and gain a competitive edge over the others in the market.

Course Contents

Module I              Economics concepts and policies on economic growth and development

Module II             Current status of microfinance industry in Sri Lanka

Module III            Target Markets for microfinance services

Module IV           Delivery methods of Microfinance

Module V            Microfinance products designing

Module VI           Financial Literacy

Module VII          Role of Government and Central Bank for the development of Microfinance

Module VIII         Commercialized Microfinance

Module IX           Laws relating to Microfinance operations

Module X            Identifying and understanding of financial statements

Module XI           Analysis of Financial position of a Financial Institution

Module XII          Management concepts of Financial Institutions

Module XIII         Good governance of Microfinance Institutions

Module XIV         Regulation and Supervision methods of a financial Institution

Module XV          Regulation and supervision of Micro Finance Institutions

Module XVI         Project Report

Attendance: Continuous attendance either physically or online will be considered in allowing to sit for the final examination