Description

Certification Name: Certified Microfinance Manager

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

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The objective of the Certified Microfinance Manager course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage microfinance institutions and programs. The course covers microfinance principles, financial product design, credit risk management, client relationship management, regulatory compliance, financial analysis, and impact assessment. 

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

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 online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Microfinance: Overview of microfinance and its role in economic development, Types of microfinance institutions (MFIs), Key principles and concepts of microfinance, Target client groups and market analysis, Regulatory environment and compliance, Social impact of microfinance.

Module 2: Microfinance Products and Services: Loan products and credit methodologies, Savings products and mobilization techniques, Insurance and micro-insurance services, Group lending and solidarity models, Non-financial services (training, financial literacy), Product design and customization.

Module 3: Microfinance Operations Management: Client selection and appraisal techniques, Loan processing and disbursement, Portfolio management and monitoring, Risk assessment and mitigation, Use of technology in operations, Client relationship management.

Module 4: Financial Management for Microfinance: Financial accounting and reporting, Budgeting and financial planning, Cost management and pricing strategies, Performance measurement and key financial ratios, Fundraising and capital management, Compliance with financial regulations.

Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment: Developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, Data collection and analysis methods, Impact assessment techniques, Reporting and communication of results, Use of management information systems (MIS), Continuous improvement and learning.

Module 6: Leadership and Strategic Management: Strategic planning and organizational development, Leadership skills and team management, Stakeholder engagement and partnership building, Change management in microfinance, Ethical considerations and governance, Scaling and sustainability strategies.

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.

Marking System:
S.No.	No. of Questions	Marks Each Question	Total Marks
1	10	5	50
2	5	4	20
3	5	3	15
4	5	2	10
5	5	1	5
	30		100
How Students will be Graded:
S.No.	Marks	Grade
1	91-100	O (Outstanding)
2	81-90	A+ (Excellent)
3	71-80	A (Very Good)
4	61-70	B (Good)
5	50-60	P (Pass)
6	0-49	F (Fail)

 

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