Why be IBF Certified

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What is IBF Certification?

IBF Certification is an industry endorsed mark of quality for finance professionals in Singapore. Individuals who successfully complete an eligible IBF-Standards Training Scheme ("IBF-STS") accredited assessment programme and meet the relevant criteria may apply for IBF Certification.

The IBF Certification is awarded to practitioners who have attained the required skills for the selected industry segment and function, and are expected to uphold values of professional excellence, integrity and commitment to the industry.

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IBF Certification Benefits

As an IBF Certified Practitioner, you will be part of a growing community of over 8,000 financial professionals across 12 industry segments in the financial industry.
With your IBF Certification, you will enjoy the following:
  • Network Opportunities

    Engage with industry leaders who have been conferred the IBF Fellows or IBF Distinguished Fellows award at exclusive IBF platforms. ​​

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  • MySkills Portfolio

    A free online resource that individuals can use to plan and manage their learning. It also functions as a repository of skills and training records.

    IBF Recognised Training Programmes

    Continue to acquire new skills and stay relevant with the IBF-STS and FTS programmes. These programmes are also eligible for CPD hours.

    Learn @IBF

    Micro-Learning app for financial practitioners to learn about Future-Enabled skills.

  • Industry Recognition

    IBF Certification is an industry endorsed mark of quality for finance professionals. Certified individuals may use the professional certification titles IBF Qualified “IBFQ”; or IBF Advanced “IBFA” depending on the level of certification accorded by IBF.

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