CB (Stage I)

Certified Banker (Stage I)

Programme structure

Advanced Diploma for
Certified Banker
(CB Stage I)

Select modules to obtain 40 credits

• Fundamentals of Accounting (Credit:10)

• Introduction to Banking Law (Credit:10)

• Introduction to People Management Skills (Credit: 10)

• Risk Management (Credit:10)

• Qualification Certificate of Banking Professional (QCBP)* (Credit: 10)

• Professional Certificate in Treasury Markets* (Credit: 10)

• ECF – AML/CFT (Core Level)* (credit:20)

• ECF – Cybersecurity (Core Level)* (credit:20)

• ECF – ORM (Core Level)* (credit: 20)

Core Modules

• Future Banking and ESG (Credit:10)

• Professional Ethics and Compliance# (Credit: 10)

* For exemption only

# No exemption is allowed

Eligibility

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

Associate degree (AD) / Higher diploma (HD) students in any disciplines; OR
Equivalent qualifications or above; OR
Mature applicants* with 3 years of relevant banking experience 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

HKD2,600 - HK$15,060*

MORE for LESS Incentive Application Form

* Training and one examination for all modules

Module Exemption Application Form

Training Schedule

Advanced Diploma for Certified Banker
Certified Banker (CB) – Stage I
Training and Examination Schedule – 2023

Training¹

Module	Training Code	Date	Time	Language (Supplemented with English materials)	Application Deadline⁴	Fee⁵ (HKD)
Core Future Banking and ESG	HPCC101P23021 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	15^#, 22 Feb, 1 Mar 2023 (Wed)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	FULL / CLOSED
	HPCC101P23061 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	7^#, 14, 21 Jun 2023 (Wed)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	30 May 2023 (Tue)	$ 2,050
	HPCC101P23111 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	1^#, 8, 15 Nov 2023 (Wed)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	24 Oct 2023 (Tue)	$ 2,050

Module	Training Code	Date	Time	Language (Supplemented with English materials)	Application Deadline⁴	Fee⁵ (HKD)
Core Professional Ethics and Compliance	HPCC102P23021 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	9^#, 16, 23 Feb 2023 (Thu)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	FULL / CLOSED
	HPCC102P23061 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	5^#, 12, 19 Jun 2023 (Mon)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	25 May 2023 (Thu)	$ 2,050
	HPCC102P23111 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	14^#, 21, 28 Nov 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	6 Nov 2023 (Mon)	$ 2,050

Module	Training Code	Date	Time	Language (Supplemented with English materials)	Application Deadline⁴	Fee⁵ (HKD)
Introduction to Banking Law	HPCC103P23041 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	11^#, 18, 25 Apr 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	3 Apr 2023 (Mon)	$ 2,050
HPCC103P23091 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	5^#, 12, 19 Sep 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	28 Aug 2023 (Mon)	$ 2,050

Module

Training Code

Date

Time

Language
(Supplemented with English materials)

Application Deadline⁴

Fee⁵
(HKD)

Introduction to
Banking Law

HPCC103P23041

FLEX Learning –
Virtual Classroom

11^#, 18, 25 Apr 2023 (Tue)

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Cantonese

3 Apr 2023 (Mon)

$ 2,050

HPCC103P23091

FLEX Learning –
Virtual Classroom

5^#, 12, 19 Sep 2023 (Tue)

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Cantonese

28 Aug 2023 (Mon)

$ 2,050

Module	Training Code	Date	Time	Language (Supplemented with English materials)	Application Deadline⁴	Fee⁵ (HKD)
Risk Management	HPCC104P23051 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	2^#, 9, 16 May 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	24 Apr 2023 (Mon)	$ 2,050
HPCC104P23121 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	6^#, 13, 20 Dec 2023 (Wed)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	28 Nov 2023 (Tue)	$ 2,050

Module

Training Code

Date

Time

Language
(Supplemented with English materials)

Application Deadline⁴

Fee⁵
(HKD)

Risk Management

HPCC104P23051

FLEX Learning –
Virtual Classroom

2^#, 9, 16 May 2023 (Tue)

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Cantonese

24 Apr 2023 (Mon)

$ 2,050

HPCC104P23121

FLEX Learning –
Virtual Classroom

6^#, 13, 20 Dec 2023 (Wed)

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Cantonese

28 Nov 2023 (Tue)

$ 2,050

Module	Training Code	Date	Time	Language (Supplemented with English materials)	Application Deadline⁴	Fee⁵ (HKD)
Fundamentals of Accounting	HPCC105P23041 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	12^#, 26 Apr (Wed), 17 Apr 2023 (Mon)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	4 Apr 2023 (Tue)	$ 2,050
HPCC105P23101 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	6^#, 13, 20 Oct 2023 (Fri)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	28 Sep 2023 (Thu)	$ 2,050

Module

Training Code

Date

Time

Language
(Supplemented with English materials)

Application Deadline⁴

Fee⁵
(HKD)

Fundamentals of Accounting

HPCC105P23041

FLEX Learning –
Virtual Classroom

12^#, 26 Apr (Wed), 17 Apr 2023 (Mon)

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Cantonese

4 Apr 2023 (Tue)

$ 2,050

HPCC105P23101

FLEX Learning –
Virtual Classroom

6^#, 13, 20 Oct 2023 (Fri)

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Cantonese

28 Sep 2023 (Thu)

$ 2,050

Module	Training Code	Date	Time	Language (Supplemented with English materials)	Application Deadline⁴	Fee⁵ (HKD)
Introduction to People Management Skills	HPCC106P23031 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	15^#, 22, 29 Mar 2023 (Wed)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	FULL / CLOSED
HPCC106P23101 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	12^#, 19, 26 Oct 2023 (Thu)	7:00pm - 10:00pm	Cantonese	4 Oct 2023 (Wed)	$ 2,050

Module

Training Code

Date

Time

Language
(Supplemented with English materials)

Application Deadline⁴

Fee⁵
(HKD)

Introduction to
People Management
Skills

HPCC106P23031

FLEX Learning –
Virtual Classroom

15^#, 22, 29 Mar 2023 (Wed)

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Cantonese

FULL / CLOSED

HPCC106P23101

FLEX Learning –
Virtual Classroom

12^#, 19, 26 Oct 2023 (Thu)

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Cantonese

4 Oct 2023 (Wed)

$ 2,050

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)
Core Future Banking and ESG	EXAM-2022-10076F OR EXAM-2022-10076R	21 Mar 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	FULL / CLOSED
	EXAM-2022-10082F OR EXAM-2022-10082R	25 Jul 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	24 Jun 2023 (Sat)	$ 550
	EXAM-2022-10087F OR EXAM-2022-10087R	9 Jan 2024 (Tue)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	11 Dec 2023 (Mon)	$ 550

Module	Exam Code	Date	Time	Application Deadline⁴	Fee (HKD)
Core Professional Ethics and Compliance	EXAM-2022-10077F OR EXAM-2022-10077R	18 Apr 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	20 Mar 2023 (Mon)	$ 550
	EXAM-2022-10083F OR EXAM-2022-10083R	8 Aug 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	10 Jul 2023 (Mon)	$ 550
	EXAM-2022-10088F OR EXAM-2022-10088R	16 Jan 2024 (Tue)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	18 Dec 2023 (Mon)	$ 550

Module	Exam Code	Date	Time	Application Deadline⁴	Fee (HKD)
Introduction to Banking Law	EXAM-2022-10080F OR EXAM-2022-10080R	1 Jun 2023 (Thu)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	2 May 2023 (Tue)	$ 550
Introduction to Banking Law	EXAM-2022-10084F OR EXAM-2022-10084R	31 Oct 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	29 Sep 2023 (Fri)	$ 550

Module	Exam Code	Date	Time	Application Deadline⁴	Fee (HKD)
Risk Management	EXAM-2022-10081F OR EXAM-2022-10081R	15 Jun 2023 (Thu)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	15 May 2023 (Mon)	$ 550
Risk Management	EXAM-2022-10089F OR EXAM-2022-10089R	1 Feb 2024 (Thu)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	2 Jan 2024 (Tue)	$ 550

Module	Exam Code	Date	Time	Application Deadline⁴	Fee (HKD)
Fundamentals of Accounting	EXAM-2022-10079F OR EXAM-2022-10079R	13 Jun 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	12 May 2023 (Fri)	$ 550
Fundamentals of Accounting	EXAM-2022-10085F OR EXAM-2022-10085R	5 Dec 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	6 Nov 2023 (Mon)	$ 550

Module	Exam Code	Date	Time	Application Deadline⁴	Fee (HKD)
Introduction to People Management Skills	EXAM-2022-10078F OR EXAM-2022-10078R	11 May 2023 (Thu)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	11 Apr 2023 (Tue)	$ 550
Introduction to People Management Skills	EXAM-2022-10086F OR EXAM-2022-10086R	12 Dec 2023 (Tue)	7:00pm - 8:30pm	13 Nov 2023 (Mon)	$ 550

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

Modules	Contact Hours
Core
Future Banking and ESG	9
Professional Ethics and Compliance	9
Elective
Introduction to Banking Law	9
Fundamentals of Accounting	9
Risk Management	9
Introduction to People Management Skills	9
Qualification Certificate of Banking Professional (QCBP)¹	N/A
Professional Certificate in Treasury Markets²	N/A
ECF – AML/CFT (Core Level)³	N/A
ECF – Cybersecurity (Core Level)⁴	N/A
ECF – ORM (Core Level)⁵	N/A

Remark 1: For exemption only. Holders of the Qualification Certificate of Banking Professional (QCBP) are eligible to apply for module exemption.

Remark 2: For exemption only. Holders of the Professional Certificate in Treasury Markets (i.e., ECF on Treasury Management (Core Level) offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University are eligible to apply for “Fundamentals of Treasury Markets” module exemption.

Remark 3: For exemption only. Holders of the Advanced Certificate for ECF – AML/CFT or respective grandfathered certificate are eligible to apply for module exemption. Please refer to "ECF – AML/CFT" for details.

Remark 4: For exemption only. Holders of the Advanced Certificate for ECF – Cybersecurity or respective grandfathered certificate are eligible to apply for module exemption. Please refer to "ECF – Cybersecurity" for details.

Remark 5: For exemption only. Holders of the Advanced Certificate for ECF – ORM or respective grandfathered certificate are eligible to apply for module exemption. Please refer to "ECF-ORM" for details.

Examination Structure

Examination	Format	Passing Mark	Duration (hours)
Core
Future Banking and ESG	Multiple Choice Questions	70	1.5
Professional Ethics and Compliance	Multiple Choice Questions	70	1.5
Elective
Introduction to Banking Law	Multiple Choice Questions	70	1.5
Fundamentals of Accounting	Multiple Choice Questions	70	1.5
Risk Management	Multiple Choice Questions	70	1.5
Introduction to People Management Skills	Multiple Choice Questions	70	1.5
Qualification Certificate of Banking Professional (QCBP)⁶	N/A	N/A	N/A
Professional Cer􀆟ficate in Treasury Markets	N/A	N/A	N/A
ECF – AML/CFT (Core Level)⁶	N/A	N/A	N/A
ECF – Cybersecurity (Core Level)⁷	N/A	N/A	N/A
ECF – ORM (Core Level)⁸	N/A	N/A	N/A