Description

Course Name: Certificate in Microfinance Management

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/BAF/CMM/V1

Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or Equivalent.

Duration: Three Months.

Objective: The Certificate in Microfinance Management course is designed to develop the core competencies required to work effectively in the microfinance and rural banking sector. It prepares learners to support financial inclusion by managing small-scale credit operations, evaluating borrower profiles, promoting savings, and ensuring ethical and sustainable lending practices. The course is ideal for aspiring microfinance professionals, field officers, and development workers.

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Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Microfinance: Concept and Evolution of Microfinance, Objectives and Principles of Microfinance, Difference Between Microfinance and Traditional Banking, Models of Microfinance (SHG, Grameen, JLG), Role of Microfinance in Financial Inclusion, Key Stakeholders in Microfinance.

Module 2: Microfinance Institutions (MFIs): Types and Structure of MFIs, Functions and Operations of MFIs, Legal and Regulatory Framework for MFIs, NABARD and RBI Guidelines, Challenges Faced by MFIs, Role of MFIs in Rural and Urban Development.

Module 3: Microcredit and Loan Management: Loan Products and Features in Microfinance, Credit Appraisal and Client Selection, Loan Disbursement and Collection Methods, Interest Rate Structures and Recovery Mechanisms, Monitoring and Follow-up, Handling Delinquencies and Defaults.

Module 4: Group Dynamics and Client Relationship: Formation and Functioning of SHGs and JLGs, Group Lending Mechanism, Importance of Group Meetings and Peer Pressure, Capacity Building and Financial Literacy, Client Retention and Trust Building, Women Empowerment through Microfinance.

Module 5: Risk Management and Financial Sustainability: Types of Risks in Microfinance, Credit and Operational Risk Control, Portfolio Quality and PAR Indicators, Internal Controls and Audits, Cost Recovery and Pricing Strategies, Sustainability and Social Impact Measurement.

Module 6: Technology and Innovations in Microfinance: Digital Tools for Microfinance Operations, Mobile Banking and Financial Apps, MIS and Data Management Systems, FinTech Integration in Microfinance, Paperless Loan Processing and E-KYC, Emerging Trends and Global Best Practices.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

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