CB (Stage II)

Specialist Certificate in Green Finance and Sustainability Application Form

 

Programme structure

*For exemption only

^ For new learner on CB (Stage II) / Non-CB (Stage I) holder

# No exemption is allowed

 

Eligibility

Candidates of Certified Banker (Stage ll) need to fulfill ONE of the following entry requirements:

• Certified Banker (Stage I) holders; OR
• Holders of bachelor’s degree in banking or finance related discipline (QF L5); OR
• Holders of bachelor’s degree in any disciplines with 3 years of relevant banking experience (QF L5); OR
• Holders of associate degree / higher diploma in banking or finance (QF L4) with 3 years of relevant banking experience; OR
• Equivalent qualifications or above; OR
• Mature applicants* with 6 years of relevant banking experience (2 years at supervisory level) with recommendations from employer.

*Mature applicants (aged 21 or above) who do not possess the above academic qualifications but with relevant banking experience and recommendation from their employers will be considered on individual merit.

 

Fee

HKD5,400 - HKD12,800*

MORE for LESS Incentive Application Form

*Including training and first attempt of examination for all modules

Direct Entry Application Form

Module Exemption Application Form

 

Special Promotion

[New!] A FAST PASS to get New professional banking qualification

With the fast-growing demand of talents with different skill sets, our flagship programme - Certified Banker is offering a Fast Pass incentive scheme tailormade for current practitioners who aspire to become future leaders in the banking industry. Learners who have completed all FOUR “Future Banking Driven Modules” below and passed the examinations will be awarded CB (Stage II) Professional Qualification (including Professional Diploma for Certified Banker and certificates for each of the four modules) within EIGHT months.

Four Future Banking Driven Modules:

1. [New!] Future Banking and ESG

2. Professional Ethics and Compliance

3. [New!] Green Finance and Sustainability

4. Technology Management and Innovation in Banking

The Fast Pass is designed for practitioners* with a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant banking experience, with the aim to pursue a professional qualification through the new study path with GREAT concepts: Green Finance, Risk (climaterelated), Ethics, AI and Technology, being incorporated in 4 different modules.

*Certified Banker (Stage I) holders can enjoy additional module exemption.

Programme fee: HKD12,800*

*Including training and first attempt of examination for all four modules

 

Training Schedule

Professional Diploma for Certified Banker
Certified Banker (CB) – Stage II
Training and Examination Schedule – 2023

Training¹

Module	Training Code	Date	Time	Language (Supplemented with English materials)	Application Deadline4	Fee5 (HKD)
Green Finance and Sustainability	HPCC201P23021 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	13#, 27 Feb, 6, 13, 20 Mar 2023 (Mon)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	FULL / CLOSED
	HPCC201P23041 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	14#, 21, 28 Apr, 5, 12 May 2023 (Fri)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	3 Apr 2023 (Mon)	$ 4,050
	HPCC201P23071 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	19#, 26 Jul, 2, 9, 16 Aug 2023 (Wed)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	3 Apr 2023 (Mon)	$ 4,050
	HPCC201P23111 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	2#, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov 2023 (Thu)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	25 Oct 2023 (Wed)	$ 4,050

Module	Training Code	Date	Time	Language (Supplemented with English materials)	Application Deadline4	Fee5 (HKD)
Corporate Finance Services	HPCC202P23101 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	3#, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	22 Sep 2023 (Fri)	$ 4,050

Module	Training Code	Date	Time	Language (Supplemented with English materials)	Application Deadline4	Fee5 (HKD)
Finance of International Trade	HPCC203P23091 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	6#, 13, 20, 27 Sep, 4 Oct 2023 (Wed)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	29 Aug 2023 (Tue)	$ 4,050

Module	Training Code	Date	Time	Language (Supplemented with English materials)	Application Deadline4	Fee5 (HKD)
Technology Management and Innovation in Banking	HPCC204P23031 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	9#, 23, 30 Mar, 6 Apr (Thu), 15 Mar 2023 (Wed)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	FULL / CLOSED
	HPCC204P23081 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	3#, 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug 2023 (Thu)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	26 Jul 2023 (Wed)	$ 4,050

Examination¹

For examination code which ends with an “F”, it refers to “face-to-face examination”, for examination code which ends with an “R”, it refers to “remote examination”. Please indicate your examination code clearly when applying.

Module	Exam Code	Date	Time	Application Deadline4	Fee (HKD)
Green Finance and Sustainability	EXAM-2022-10051F	15 Feb 2023 (Wed)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	FULL / CLOSED
	EXAM-2022-10091F OR EXAM-2022-10091R	4 Jul 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	5 Jun 2023 (Mon)	$ 1,350
	EXAM-2022-10092F OR EXAM-2022-10092R	19 Sep 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	18 Aug 2023 (Fri)	$ 1,350
	EXAM-2022-10095F OR EXAM-2022-10095R	23 Jan 2024 (Tue)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	22 Dec 2023 (Fri)	$ 1,350

Module	Exam Code	Date	Time	Application Deadline4	Fee (HKD)
Corporate Finance Services	EXAM-2022-10050F	9 Feb 2023 (Thu)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	FULL / CLOSED
	EXAM-2022-10094F OR EXAM-2022-10094R	9 Jan 2024 (Tue)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	11 Dec 2023 (Mon)	$ 1,350

Module	Exam Code	Date	Time	Application Deadline4	Fee (HKD)
Finance of International Trade	EXAM-2022-10096F OR EXAM-2022-10096R	5 Dec 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	4 Nov 2023 (Sat)	$ 1,350

Module	Exam Code	Date	Time	Application Deadline4	Fee (HKD)
Technology Management and Innovation in Banking	EXAM-2022-10090F OR EXAM-2022-10090R	6 Jun 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	8 May 2023 (Mon)	$ 1,350
	EXAM-2022-10093F OR EXAM-2022-10093R	31 Oct 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	29 Sep 2023 (Fri)	$ 1,350

Remarks:

• An average learner is expected to spend 3 to 4 months to complete the respective training and examination of individual modules.
• Learners are required to enrol and complete the training before attempting the examination.

Programme Details:

Programme / Module Outline	:	Please refer to the programme brochure and handbook for details.
Venue	:	3/F Guangdong Investment Tower, 148 Connaught Road Central, HK (Sheung Wan MTR Station Exit C) (for face-to-face training only, unless other venue specified in training class confirmation / examination attendance notice)
Enrolment	:	By completing the E-form available on https://www.hkib.org/page/74

Notes:

Note	Category	Details
1	Training / Examination	HKIB reserves the right to cancel, modify, and/or postpone the training and/or examination.
2	CPD	By attending the above training, Professional Qualification holders of CB (Stage I), CB (Stage II), CB, CFMP, ARWP, CRWP, ACsP, ACRP, CCRP(CL) and CCRP(CPM) are eligible to claim HKIB CPD hours.
3	FLEX Learning	The training sessions will be conducted via virtual mode. Participants can use their own PC or mobile device to attend to the sessions and do not need to come to our premises. Details will be provided in training confirmation email.
4	Late Application	A late entry fee of HK$200 will apply to late training and examination enrolment respectively.
5	Training Materials	A digital version of HKIB-owned training materials would be provided before commencement of the course. Printed version would only be available at an additional cost of HKD500 (including delivery fee) on request by learners. As for essential readings that were not owned by HKIB, learners would have to purchase them at their own costs.
#	Schedule	First day of training.

For General Enquiries / Feedback:

Address: 3/F Guangdong Investment Tower, 148 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong (Sheung Wan MTR Station Exit C)

Tel: (852) 2153 7800

Email: cs@hkib.org

Last updated: 17 April 2023

 

Training Outline & Examination Structure

Training Outline

Remark 1: For exemption only. Holders of the ECF - RWM (Professional Level) offered by HKIB are eligible to apply for module exemption. Please refer to "ECF – RWM" for details.

Remark 2: For exemption only. Holders of the ECF - AML/CFT (Professional Level) offered by HKIB are eligible to apply for module exemption. Please refer to "ECF – AML/CFT" for details.

Remark 3: For exemption only. Holders of the ECF - ORM (Professional Level) offered by HKIB are eligible to apply for module exemption. Please refer to "ECF – ORM" for details.

Remark 4: For exemption only. Holders of the ECF - CRM (Core Level) offered by HKIB are eligible to apply for module exemption. Please refer to "ECF – CRM" for details.

Remark 5: For exemption only. Holders of the ECF - Fintech (Core Level) offered by HKIB are eligible to apply for module exemption. Please refer to "ECF – Fintech" for details.

Examination Structure

Remark 6: Please refer to "ECF – RWM (Professional Level)" for details.

Remark 7: Please refer to "ECF – AML/CFT (Professional Level)" for details.

Remark 8: Please refer to "ECF – ORM (Professional Level)" for details.

Remark 9: Please refer to "ECF – CRM (Core Level)" for details.

Remark 10: Please refer to "ECF – Fintech (Core Level)" for details.