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Certified Expert in SME Finance
Shujauddin Jalali
What I would highlight:
the course is really relevant to my current job. the course helped me to increase my knowledge about the work and develop my career in SME finance.
What could be improved:
the video lectures are not downloadable.
Course taken:
September 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance
Nikolaos Karyadis
What I would highlight:
Fairly extensive course with a good balance between historical background, policy and finance related topics with regards to Climate and Renewable Energy.
What could be improved:
1. Introducing some mandatory deadlines (e.g. passing certain units, etc.) earlier in the term could be beneficial.
2. I would like to have seen a little bit more hands on financial modelling and possibly a bit less theory on policy, etc.
Course taken:
September 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Financial Inclusion Policy
Ignacio Esteban Carballo
What I would highlight:
SUMMARY:
The Certified Expert in Financial Inclusion Policy -CEFI- is the second online program I do with Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (the first was the Certified Expert Microfinance -CEMF- back in 2014).
Like CEMF, CEFI has been a magnificent journey around the most avant-garde topics of Financial Inclusion.
I must mention that it has not only nurtured me academically, but also professionally. With the support of CEFI's material and content, I have been able to better implement high impact projects in financial inclusion.
For example, developing the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion law (approved in Congress, see here: http://noticiaspositivas.org/opinion/inclusion-financiera/), contributing as a content specialist in the creation of the first Latin American platform for financial inclusion, FINCLUSION (see here: https://unik.education/revistas/finclusion-2/articulos/que-es-el-microcredito/?complete=undefined), or having written dozens of articles in the media on financial inclusion (see www.ignaciocarballo.com)
In short, CEFI has been a great course of high academic standing and immense value in terms of impact.
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WHAT I LIKED MOST:
What I liked most about CEFI was the bibliographic material. Besides being interesting and enjoyable, what I liked the most was that it is very updated. The bibliiography, in some cases, was 2017 inclusive! That's a fact that doesn't happen very often. When we talk about financial inclusion this is a fundamental fact, because it is a field in constant evolution and change.
Secondly, the on-line modality and the fact of having advice via e-mail or discussion forum has been something magnificent.
Finally, the evaluation methodology seems to me to be very good, mixing different methods of assigment the student is forced to read and deepen in all the topics.
What could be improved:
There's nothing in particular I didn't like about this course. But, if I had to make a constructive criticism, I would say that the new platform has not been very friendly to me. In fact, I ended up resorting to the old version every time I entered campus.
P.S. But I must admit that it is wonderful that the old version of the Campus has been made available for cases like mine.
Course taken:
September 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Risk Management
Gilbert Wozhele
What I would highlight:
I like the practical approach on the assignments, assignments call for the maximum use of modern day Technology IT skills in Excel. The demand for excel in this course allows one to be a more useful person in the organization when it comes to financial data modeling. Excel skills gained gives an opportunity to be more economical because the MSME may not be forced to hire a more complex system from the vendor and use excel as for the advantage of the organization more efficiently. one cant go without mentioning the excellent material on credit risk, unit 4., the material is totally above good and clearly outlined for a layman to understand and be efficient in the field of work.
in a nutshell, this is super good for the individuals who want to succeed in their risk management career path and organization that look for the best risk management for success.
Looking on the Financial risk management (Forex, Interest rate risk and liquidity risk management) units were cemented by the Comprehensive Asset Liability Management (CALM) tool. the CALM tool brings about efficiency in the world of risk management mainly in the financial sector, this made my life easier and felt that all organizations apply it to their organizations because its a one way solving all at once and too practical again.
Finally, the Operations risk brought more insights on the way the operations of a financial institution can be run efficiently and it is well outlined for that covering all important departments of the organization.
What could be improved:
Operations managent unit be beefed up to also encompass risk management for non financaial organisations because thats what the world also call for. Operation risk management is most needed in the other sectors of any economy for example production, engineering. If those sectors were encompassed, a risk manager from this course will be super good to other sectors again.
Course taken:
September 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Risk Management
Mohammad Mayeen Uddin Mayeen
What I would highlight:
Especially contents.
What could be improved:
Pattern of Questions are almost similar with last few years.
Course taken:
September 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in SME Finance
Bright Selorm Tagbor Tagbor
What I would highlight:
The course was very insightful. The assignments and the online test help me to understand the course better.
What could be improved:
N/A
Course taken:
September 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Risk Management
Mohammad Jashim Uddin Jashim
What I would highlight:
Assignments and Staffs/advisor Co-operation.
What could be improved:
Some technical term or banking term those you used seems to me little bit difficult for understand. For this i took google or wiki help. You can improve this site so that we can find everything from this site.
Course taken:
September 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance
Kurt Hine
What I would highlight:
Online tests for each module and the exam. Interesting subject matter. The forums. The exam format with mix of multi choice and long answers.
What could be improved:
The modules based on pdf handouts were not a very interactive learning format.
Course taken:
September 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance
BEN ABDA FATMA
What I would highlight:
Value for money, flexible delivery method. An Summary for each course would have been good.
What could be improved:
To much knowledge to build in a short time. A summary of each unit would be very helpful, the online questions can focus more on the important aspects.
Course taken:
September 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Risk Management
Tapera Edwin Muchini
What I would highlight:
Hands on experience in creating credit, OR, liquidity, FX, interest rate risk models and developing best practice frameworks as prescribed by BCBS and other governing bodies. I really enjoyed the flexibility of accomodating the various assignments thats come with the coursework and my daily work commitments. Moreso, it is internationally recognized and offered by an accredited body.
What could be improved:
The need for continuous engagements and updates and forums for certified risk managers discussing on developments in risk management and methodologies and receiving journals.
Course taken:
September 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Financial Inclusion Policy
Fatou Gueye
What I would highlight:
The materials and assignments.
What could be improved:
The forum.
Course taken:
September 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance
Alex Area
What I would highlight:
I liked the flexibility at which I could attend the course. The blended delivery of both audio and reading material is fantastic and breaks the class room monotony.
I deepened my understanding of excel workings in financial modelling, calculation of capital budgeting ratios.
What could be improved:
The need for high speed internet in order to access the audios, most times i experienced buffering and encountered additional costs in accessing audio material from internet cafes with high uninterrupted speeds.
Course taken:
September 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance
Dominic Mark Mugisha
What I would highlight:
The course is delivered in simple understandable language for someone even withought prior academic training in the field. It was definately great value for money
What could be improved:
The course could do better with more case studies about developing world
Course taken:
August 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Microfinance
Njomeza Tasha
What I would highlight:
Although with 14 years of experience in Microfinance with individual and group loans, I have benefited wider knowledge by the course Certified Expert in Microfinance from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.Special thanks to FSDF e-Campus team for an assistance in this journey. With a pleasure I recommend any who wants to professionalize in the microfinance or other, to follow courses offered by Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.
What could be improved:
Nothing
Course taken:
June 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Master of Leadership in Development Finance - Online
Krishnan Narasimhan
What I would highlight:
I found all the courses provided by Frankfurt School of Finance & Management extremely useful for the new line of development work that I had just got into. I moved from private sector financial services (insurance) to International development (UNCDF) in the area of Inclusive finance and hence wanted a basic orientation in microfinance. The course I took was just right for that and provided me with the appropriate level of knowledge required for a good understanding of microfinance. The online resources including audio/video, teaching material, notes, links to CGAP papers were all very useful not only from the point of view of the course but as a ready reckoner for some of my work related issues as well. The elective course on Mobile banking that I had taken was very much in line with the work that I am currently doing in the Solomon Islands. I would most certainly confirm that the CEMF course is right for any practicing microfinance Manager as well as those in the development area. The support from the FS team is also appreciable, given that they were there to provide guidance at every step. Otherwise for a working professional, it becomes difficult to manage time. My compliments to FS and the team!
What could be improved:
Nothing
Course taken:
May 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance
Houmaida SANT Ana
What I would highlight:
The Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance program is definitely the greatest online course experience i’ve had. The modules are designed around the essential that one could barely feel he is enrolled in an online course. For someone like me who is not familiar with e-learning i have to say that the CECRF Team has convinced me that online courses could be as easy as pie. Thanks to the training received i can now assess the financial viability of any RE project. I particularly loved the writing paper exercise although papers were not finally published. I came up with a sound writing paper on the « Financing Offshore Wind Energy: Risk Drivers and Investor Return-The case of Germany ». Anyone who really wants to test his full understanding of the issues related to RE Finance should undergo such an analytical exercice. The FS-team clearly understood that. Well experienced tutors and the variety of professionals contributed to my solid performance. I think Germans have proved again their reputation of being pragmatic people. I am proud to be a member of the first graduating class of the CECRF.
What could be improved:
Nothing
Course taken:
May 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Microfinance
MalkhazDzadzua
What I would highlight:
I have been greatly impressed by participation in CEMF courses, results of which have much exceeded my expectations. Not with standing more than 15 years experience in microfinance and management, I have gained much new knowledge and practical skills that are highly valuable for me and my company. The course contents and topics are structured very effectively and in a way to give participants opportunity of using gained knowledge in their daily activities. CEMF covers all main aspects and areas of today’s microfinance activities and can be applied by experienced MFI managers as well as beginners. The virtual forum is also very effective in terms of peer experience sharing among participants.
What could be improved:
Nothing
Course taken:
May 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Risk Management
BekezelaNcube Certified expert in Risk Management, Zimbabwe
What I would highlight:
I enjoyed the CERM course and found it practical and applicable to developing markets and the work situations I am facing and likely to face over my career. The assignments were academically stretching but emphasised the material taught in the course. There was adequate guidance and support from the FSDF e-Campus team throughout the course. I would not hesitate to recommend the course to anyone wishing to improve their skill set in risk management.
What could be improved:
Nothing.
Course taken:
May 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance
Maarten de Groot
What I would highlight:
I just wanted to express my thanks for the interesting, engaging, and above all useful course. I have been surprised in how much I have used what I learned on a nearly daily basis in my current work. It is relevant and up to date, and being able to get into the details makes all the difference. So, thanks for having put together a very applicable program! As you note, it is a field that will be active for some time to come, so I can imagine crossing paths with you in the future.
What could be improved:
Nothing
Course taken:
April 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes
Certified Expert in Risk Management
BOUBAKARI GANSONRE
What I would highlight:
The content of ebooks and the commitment of the teacher who is always there to answer questions on forum. You always find inspiration in every answer provided to any question that has been posted.
What could be improved:
The programme is good but, it's too deep and we have to read a lot. But the programme is good as a risk management programme.
Course taken:
March 2017
Would you recommend this course?:
Yes