What is the Certified Bank Fraud Investigator?

The Certified Bank Fraud Investigator is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Finance & Accounting.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 10 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Bank Fraud Investigator in Mali | CBFI

Executive Summary

Certified Bank Fraud Investigator

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Bank Fraud Investigator (CBFI) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in banking operations, credit, payments and financial services.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around Basel, central-bank regulations and recognised banking and AML standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CBFI holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Bank Fraud Investigator

Acronym

CBFI

Who Should Enrol?

Bank Officers and Tellers
Credit and Loan Officers
Banking Operations Staff
Relationship and Branch Managers

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior banking operations, credit and branch leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with Basel, central-bank regulations and recognised banking and AML standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex banking operations functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement banking operations systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to banking operations

Global Employability

Qualify for banking operations roles across commercial banks, microfinance institutions and financial-services firms worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Retail, Corporate and Digital Banking Operations

✦Credit, Lending and Loan Administration

✦Payments, Settlements and Transaction Processing

✦Risk, Compliance, AML and Financial Crime

✦Customer Experience and Relationship Banking

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Bank Fraud Investigator

Certified Bank Fraud Investigator: industry context, trends and professional standards
The banking system, intermediation and financial markets
Types of banks and financial institutions
Banking products, services and delivery channels
The regulatory landscape and central banking
Roles, conduct and professional standards in banking
The bank balance sheet and how banks make money
Financial inclusion and the evolving customer
Ethics and integrity in banking
Digital disruption and the future of banking
Career pathways and professional development

Evidence, Audit and Reporting

Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism
Reading financial statements as a manager
Internal control and the fraud triangle
Accrual accounting and the profit-cash gap
Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Credit assessment and the five Cs
Expected credit loss and portfolio quality
AML, KYC and financial crime prevention
Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure
Investment appraisal and the cost of capital
Financial regulation and prudential supervision
Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets
Working capital and the cash conversion cycle
Costing methods and relevant cost for decisions
Financial modelling and forecasting discipline

Financial Crime Prevention

AML, KYC and financial crime prevention
Internal control and the fraud triangle
Financial regulation and prudential supervision
Receivables, collections and credit control
Payables, procurement controls and supplier fraud
Payroll, statutory deductions and employment cost
Tax compliance and the tax risk agenda
Applying reporting standards and accounting judgement
Digital finance, mobile money and payment operations
Insurance, risk transfer and retained risk
The finance function, month-end close and reporting cycle
SME and relationship lending in practice

Risk-Based Due Diligence

AML, KYC and financial crime prevention
Credit assessment and the five Cs
Financial inclusion and serving underbanked markets

Internal Control and Fraud

Internal control and the fraud triangle
Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism
AML, KYC and financial crime prevention

Prudential Supervision

Financial regulation and prudential supervision
Expected credit loss and portfolio quality
Treasury, liquidity and currency exposure

Credit Risk and Provisioning

Expected credit loss and portfolio quality
Credit assessment and the five Cs
Reading financial statements as a manager

Procurement and Suppliers

Driving measurable procurement value
Capstone scoping: a real sourcing or supply challenge
Designing a sourcing or supply strategy
Supply market analysis and Porter’s forces
Demand and supply planning (S&OP)
E-procurement and procure-to-pay systems
Supplier and contract management systems
Supply chain visibility and control towers
AI, blockchain and digital supply chains
Supply chain risk identification and mapping
Sustainable procurement principles and standards
Vendor, contract and asset management
Negotiation with vendors
Supply-network design
Third-party and supply-chain risk

Ethics and Conduct

Professional ethics and codes (IFAC, ACCA, CIMA)
Data ethics and privacy in finance
Ethics and transparency in tax
Professional roles and ethics
Culture, ethics and behaviour change
Professional ethics and integrity
Professional standards and self-regulation
Digital ethics and responsible AI
Business ethics and ethical frameworks
Codes of conduct and values
Ethical decision-making
Ethics and responsible leadership
Professional standards and ethics (CIPS)
Ethical and reputational risk
Ethics and professional conduct in security

People Administration

Workforce and shift management in retail
Workforce management and scheduling
Workforce planning and scheduling
Employee experience and engagement
Customer and employee satisfaction
Talent, succession and workforce learning
Employee engagement models and drivers
The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Communicating risk to the workforce
Employee relations, discipline and fair process
Employee engagement and what actually drives it
Workforce planning and the capability gap
Cost of workforce and ROI of HR interventions
Digital HR and the employee experience platform

International and Currency

Transfer pricing and international tax
Cross-border data and transfers
Global sourcing and international trade
Cross-cultural and global inclusion
Global and comparative HR contexts
International and cross-border tax
Analytical techniques and bias
Preparing financial statements
Project governance and risk
Performance management systems and cycles
Theories and models of leadership and management

Change

Variations, claims and delay: managing change on site
Change talk and readiness
Habit change and behaviour design
Change control and configuration
Organisational change management
Change and adoption in projects
Agile and digital transformation projects
Measuring change and project impact
Baseline setting and change control
Sales and marketing transformation
Measuring growth and transformation impact
Digital transformation roadmaps
Change management and adoption
Training and change management
The finance function and digital transformation

Sustainability and ESG

Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Responsible and sustainable governance
ESG principles and frameworks
Sustainability strategy and materiality
Environmental governance and climate risk
Governance of ESG and reporting
Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB)
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Sustainability and environmental duty
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Environmental legal compliance
Control environment and risk assessment
Emerging assurance areas (ESG)
Sustainability, ESG and integrated value
Sustainability and responsible finance

Learning and Research

Training needs analysis and learning strategy
Instructional design and blended learning
Knowledge management and capability building
Learning technologies and the LMS
Learning transfer and capability building
Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability
Evidence-based practice and research literacy
Lessons learned and knowledge management
Market research design and methods
Qualitative and quantitative research
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
Learning cultures and the learning organisation
Blended and hybrid learning design
Motivation and self-directed learning
Learning strategy and roadmaps

Financial Practice

Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics
Interpreting financial statements
Cost of accidents and prevention value
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
Setting goals, roles and accountability
Total cost and value delivered
Make-versus-buy and total cost of ownership
Cost and price analysis
Supplier financial and operational risk
Key account management
Tax administration and compliance
Accountability and transparency
Committees: audit, risk, remuneration
Options appraisal and cost-benefit
Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics

Banking and Financial Services

Data-driven and personalised banking
Professional ethics and banking conduct
Corporate governance in banks
Responsible and sustainable banking
Banking KPIs and branch scorecards
Continuous improvement and lean banking
Driving measurable banking improvement
Designing a banking solution or process
Principles of credit and the lending process
Credit analysis and the 5 Cs of credit
Loan structuring, pricing and covenants
Microfinance and group lending
Financial inclusion and agency banking
Digital credit and alternative data
Sustainable and green banking

Risk and Control

Intelligence-led risk assessment
Risk registers and reporting
Continuous risk monitoring
Programme governance
Tax risk management
Grant compliance and restricted funding management
NGO governance, boards and registration
How insurance works: risk pooling and the value chain
Underwriting principles and risk selection
Bancassurance and digital insurance models
Claims investigation and fraud indicators
Measuring governance improvement
Data governance frameworks and roles
Data privacy law and compliance (GDPR)
Cybersecurity governance

Legal and Regulatory

Goal setting and contracting
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Compliance and regulatory projects
Procurement and contract value
Procurement and contract management
Reporting quality and governance
Advocacy and policy engagement
Regulatory compliance and biosafety
Regulatory compliance and market requirements
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations
Regulatory duty and accountability
Regulatory reporting and disclosure
Regulatory and legal duty
Health and safety legal duties
Employment relationship and the psychological contract

Data and Reporting

Management accounts and dashboards
Baseline surveys and data collection tools
Data quality, analysis and reporting
Budget vs actual and variance
Forecasting and planning
Professional report writing and presentation
Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice
Data-driven decision support and analytics
Service analytics and dashboards
Text and interaction analytics
Data privacy and consent
Data collection and analytics
Data visualisation for finance
Predictive safety analytics
Spend analytics and dashboards

Analysis and Decisions

ABC analysis and stock optimisation
Risk assessment and prioritisation
Overall equipment effectiveness and downtime analysis
Root cause analysis and corrective action on the line
Cost and profitability analysis
Decision support and insight
Writing advisory reports that drive decisions
Stakeholder identification and analysis
Risk identification and analysis
Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Issue and problem management
Churn analysis and prevention
Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis
Financial statement and cash-flow analysis
Problem loans, restructuring and recovery

Operations and Process

Professional ethics in customer service
Governance of service standards
Responsible and ethical service
Service KPIs: CSAT, NPS, CES, SLAs
Quality monitoring and coaching
Continuous improvement in service
Driving measurable service improvement
Customer service and CX strategy
Aligning service to brand and business
Customer-centric operating models
Designing a service or experience improvement
Outcome and process measures
Quality and delivery metrics
Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan
Quality planning and assurance

Leadership and Management

Management and board reporting
Influencing and safety leadership
Communicating financial results
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Management review and improvement
Leadership versus management and when each is needed
Situational and adaptive leadership
Values, purpose and authentic leadership
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management
Delegation and empowerment
Self-awareness and the leader's identity
Requirements gathering and management
Project management plan development
Earned value management
Vendor selection and management

People and Development

Cross-functional and matrix teams
Leading remote and hybrid teams
Team diversity and inclusion
High-performance team rituals and cadence
Creating a coaching culture
Delegating for development
Managing resistance and capability building
Category management and strategy development
Supplier development and improvement
Real estate development and project appraisal
Attachment and developmental theory
Supplier development and innovation
Continuing professional development
Measuring development impact
The learning and development profession

Communication

Ethics in communications
Communications strategy and planning
Internal communications
Corporate social responsibility communications
Presentation and public speaking
Professional report and presentation
Cryptography and secure communications
Voice, communication and delivery
Communicating and reporting to leadership
Safety communication and campaigns
Toolbox talks and safety communication
Communication and interpersonal skills
Influencing and presenting insights
Professional and persuasive communication
Presenting and influencing

Stakeholders and Clients

Stakeholder mapping in banking
Negotiation and influencing
Relationship management and cross-selling
Wealth, SME and corporate relationships
Stakeholder mapping and business partnering
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Stakeholders and users of financial information
Stakeholders, agency and accountability
Fair treatment of stakeholders
Shareholder and stakeholder rights
Stakeholder and investor engagement
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Negotiation with buyers, suppliers and financiers
Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms
Relationship management and retention

Markets and Customers

Product safety and standards
HR's role in culture, values and employer brand
Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing
Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools
Productivity and efficiency improvement
Buyer behaviour and the customer journey
Voice of the customer and feedback
Capacity and production planning
Strategic customer relationships
Transfer pricing basics
Transfer pricing documentation
Maintenance in production: preventive, predictive and breakdown
Costing production: standard costs, variances and the true cost of scrap
Pricing, promotions and markdowns in retail
Customer loyalty and repeat purchase in retail

Technology and Systems

Self-service and digital support
CRM systems and customer data
Customer service technology stack
Technology selection and integration
Emerging service technologies
Digital, mobile and internet banking
Digital transformation in banking
Innovation and fintech collaboration
Branch-to-digital migration
Digital banking platforms and APIs
Payment technology and switches
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics
Process automation and workflow

Strategic Context

Vision, mission and strategic intent
Competitive strategy and positioning
Business model design and innovation
Setting strategic priorities and choices
Aligning teams around strategy
Strategy execution and the balanced scorecard
Strategic decision-making under uncertainty
Measuring strategic progress
Turning strategy into results
Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
Sourcing strategies and portfolio (Kraljic)
Aligning HR strategy with organisational strategy
Reward strategy and total reward frameworks
Retention strategy and turnover analysis
Wellbeing and holistic health strategy

Projects and Delivery

Programme management principles
Programme governance and assurance
Measuring programme success
Leading project teams
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Building high-performing project teams
Marketing planning and budgeting
Campaign planning and execution
Account planning and whitespace analysis
Leading campaigns and sales projects
Peer support and consultation
Cost reduction and efficiency programmes
Tax planning, avoidance and evasion distinguished
Managing HR projects and change
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning

Performance Measurement

Planning performance and service
Metrics and reporting
Performance measurement and KPI dashboards
Linking performance to reward and consequence
Continuous feedback and performance conversations
Appraisal, calibration and managing underperformance
Performance management that changes behaviour
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Leading and lagging metrics
Managing team performance and dynamics
Procurement KPIs and savings measurement
Setting objectives, indicators and targets
Linking CX to business performance
Net Promoter Score and satisfaction metrics
Performance management in service

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Bank Fraud Investigator principles aligned with Basel, central-bank regulations and recognised banking and AML standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve banking operations, credit, payments and financial services
Master retail, corporate and digital banking operations and credit, lending and loan administration
Apply payments, settlements and transaction processing and risk, compliance, aml and financial crime in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in banking operations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CBFI certification?

The Certified Bank Fraud Investigator (CBFI) is a Intermediate-level professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI). It is designed to equip professionals in banking operations, credit, payments and financial services with practical skills, internationally recognised frameworks, and the credentials needed to advance their careers.

Who should enrol in the CBFI?

This certification is ideal for Bank Officers and Tellers, Credit and Loan Officers, Banking Operations Staff and Relationship and Branch Managers, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in banking operations, credit, payments and financial services with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CBFI certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CBFI internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with Basel, central-bank regulations and recognised banking and AML standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CBFI certification?

The Certified Bank Fraud Investigator is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CBFI certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CBFI?

The Certified Bank Fraud Investigator is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CBFI?

The Certified Bank Fraud Investigator carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CBFI while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CBFI?

Graduates progress towards senior banking operations, credit and branch leadership roles. The CBFI strengthens your expertise in banking operations, credit, payments and financial services and positions you for advancement across commercial banks, microfinance institutions and financial-services firms.

Certified Bank Fraud Investigator

Certified Bank Fraud Investigator

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

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