Advanced Certificate in Microfinance for Inclusive Growth

• Advanced Microfinance Institutions Management: This unit will cover the advanced management techniques for microfinance institutions, including strategic planning, operational management, and financial management. It will also discuss the role of technology in microfinance management.

• Microfinance and Financial Inclusion: This unit will focus on the role of microfinance in promoting financial inclusion. It will discuss various financial inclusion strategies and their impact on poverty reduction and economic growth.

• Microfinance Product Development: This unit will cover the development and design of microfinance products that cater to the specific needs of different customer segments. It will also discuss the importance of product pricing, packaging, and delivery in ensuring the sustainability of microfinance institutions.

• Microfinance Risk Management: This unit will focus on the various risks associated with microfinance, including credit risk, operational risk, and reputational risk. It will provide participants with the tools and techniques for managing these risks and ensuring the stability and sustainability of microfinance institutions.

• Microfinance and Social Performance: This unit will discuss the role of microfinance in promoting social performance and addressing social issues such as gender inequality, poverty, and environmental sustainability. It will provide participants with the tools and techniques for measuring and reporting on social performance.

• Microfinance Regulation and Supervision: This unit will cover the regulatory and supervisory frameworks for microfinance institutions, including licensing, reporting, and compliance requirements. It will also discuss the role of self-regulation and co-regulation in promoting the sustainability and stability of the microfinance sector.

• Digital Transformation in Microfinance: This unit will focus on the use of digital technologies in microfinance, including mobile banking, digital payments, and online lending. It will discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with digital transformation and provide participants with the tools and techniques for leveraging digital technologies to improve the efficiency and reach of microfinance institutions.

• Research Methods in Microfinance: This unit will provide participants with the research skills needed to design and conduct research studies in the field of microfinance. It will cover topics such as research ethics, data collection and analysis, and research dissemination.