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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.

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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.

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Learn @IBF

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

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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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IBF Certification Level

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National accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competency in Singapore under the Skills Framework for Financial Services

National accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competency in Singapore under the Skills Framework for Financial Services

which were developed in partnership with the industry. Individuals who complete the IBF-accredited skills training programmes and meet the relevant criteria may apply for IBF Certification.
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Programme Recognition Process

Programme Recognition Process
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Programmes

Programmes
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Appointed Jobs Development Partner for the financial industry supported by the National Jobs Council

Appointed Jobs Development Partner for the financial industry supported by the National Jobs Council

IBF also provides personalised career advisory to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents exploring a new role in, or career switch into the financial industry, under IBF Careers Connect since mid-October 2020