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The HR Challenge: There are an estimated 1000 plus organizations involved directly or indirectly in microfinance activities in India. The sector growth is phenomenal. In the year 2007-08, the micro credit portfolio has by 70% taking the outstanding to around INR 220 billion ($5.3 billion) and the client out reach by 40%. Yet, the actual is far below the estimated demand of around INR 2,000 billion ($48.8 billion). There is ample scope for further growth. Human resource for handling this fast growth and its future potential growth has become very critical. There are at least 100,000 employees (Sa-dhan Patrika Vol 9, Issue 3) handling the microfinance operations. Since, most of the present MFIs have been evolved from entities like Societies and Trusts, the workforce would be required to get quipped with technical and managerial skill sets. The MFIs find it difficult to source right talents to manage their operation. Diploma Course on Microfinance: Sa-Dhan, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF), a professional body known to certify banking professionals since 1928, launched a microfinance diploma course for the professionals. The objective of this course is to provide a thorough knowledge of the concept of microfinance and how microfinance institutions work, including the operational aspects of an SHG/MFI. The course is a mixture of theory and case studies. The applicants for the programme should be a graduate from a recognized university. In respect of the candidates working in microfinance/Banking domain the minimum qualification could be relaxed subject to a candidate having worked not less than three years in the sector. The examination will be conducted normally twice a year in June/July and November / December on Sundays. The next exam for the programme is scheduled on 23 May 2010. Last date of receipt of application forms : 09 April 2010
The exam fee details are as below:
The programme is distance- learning based. Besides, the examination is held both online and offline mode. This enables all students/ practitioners spread over every nook and corner of India/abroad to take part in the programme. A set of specialized courseware has been published to facilitate easy learning and preparation for the exam. At the end of the programme, Sa-Dhan and IIBF will jointly issue the necessary certificate to the successful candidates. Programme Scope The programme targets two sets of audience, the students and the practitioners. It provides orientation for students aspiring for a career in microfinance and operational guidelines for the existing practitioners. On successfully passing out the exam administered as part of the programme, the students will have an opportunity to enter the field through employment. The students can earn this diploma simultaneously while pursuing their regular degree programme. Similarly, the practitioners will get their skills sharpened / get oriented towards best practices while pursuing their employment. Thus, it provides them to accelerate their career growth. Sa-Dhan is now planning to make the programme accessible to candidates / practitioners across the globe. Further details can be obtained by a virtual visit to: www.iibf.org.in or by writing to: cbsubgroup@sa-dhan.org
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