The Financial Academy has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) as an approved professional development centre (APDC), both organisations have announced in a joint statement.
The accreditation sees the Financial Academy reinforcing its position as a key player in shaping the future of the financial sector workforce in Saudi Arabia. It caps the Financial Academy’s collaboration with the CII which began four-and-a-half years ago when the former signed an agreement to host the CII’s internationally recognised qualifications for insurance and financial planning students.
Through it, the Financial Academy reaffirms its continuous commitment to providing advanced training opportunities that contribute to developing the skills and capabilities of professionals in the insurance sector, in line with the latest global standards and best practices.
UK-headquartered CII, whose Middle East office is located in Dubai, offers a wide range of qualifications with levels including Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Fellowship. The CII also supports continuous professional development (CPD) of the insurance sector through its membership programme, offering learning materials, insight and intelligence to ensure a technically competent and capable workforce.
The Financial Academy is a leader in training, career development, and professional certification services for the financial sector in Saudi Arabia. Its services cover banking, finance, insurance, and capital markets, aimed at professionals and those seeking a career in these fields.
Learning development entities that attain accreditation as an APDC by the CII have demonstrated that they meet robust criteria laid down by the professional body. They are the CII’s official recognition that an organisation’s training provision is in complete alignment with the CII’s high standards of professionalism and quality. Every APDC must ensure up-to-date teaching materials, effective evaluation of teaching and robust management systems as well as student support services.