Finance Training in the UAE

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level non-finance professionals who wish to have a foundational understanding of financial and accounting principles that are essential for effective decision-making in business.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand basic financial and accounting concepts that are essential for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Apply key financial ratios to assess the financial health of a business.
• Develop and manage budgets and perform variance analysis to monitor business performance.
• Use break-even analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at application consultants and business process owners who wish to learn how to configure business processes for SAP S/4 HANA financials module.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic customizing settings in the main components of Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure the master data settings (G/L accounts, customer and vendor accounts) of FA with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure document control, posting control, and financial document clearing settings of FA with SAP S/4HANA.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to utilize QuickBooks to optimize accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and financial reporting tailored to their specific industry needs.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate QuickBooks features relevant to financial and administrative tasks.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable efficiently.
• Generate and track invoices for various client and vendor workflows.
• Automate payroll processes and manage employee benefits.
• Create customized financial reports for analysis and decision-making.
• Optimize QuickBooks features to improve organizational efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level legal professionals who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of FATF recommendations, with a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the history, purpose, and structure of FATF and its recommendations.
• Identify and explain the key concepts of money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Analyze and interpret the 40 FATF recommendations and their implications.
• Develop and implement effective compliance programs and risk assessments.
• Navigate the challenges of international cooperation and compliance monitoring.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level cloud financial management professionals who wish to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain advanced knowledge required for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Understand complex FinOps practices, including cost optimization, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills in applying FinOps strategies in real-world scenarios.
• Prepare for a successful completion of the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level finance professionals and fintech developers who wish to use AI-powered prompt engineering techniques to enhance financial analysis, risk management, and decision-making.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of prompt engineering in financial applications.
• Leverage AI models for financial forecasting and market sentiment analysis.
• Automate financial reporting and data extraction using AI prompts.
• Develop AI-driven risk assessment models through optimized prompts.
• Ensure compliance and ethical considerations when using AI in finance.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level legal professionals who wish to gain a deep understanding of the mutual evaluation process, from preparation to follow-up, with practical applications and real-world case studies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the FATF Recommendations, including technical compliance and effectiveness criteria.
• Learn how to effectively prepare for a mutual evaluation, including organizing national efforts, gathering documentation, and engaging stakeholders.
• Develop skills to conduct thorough and accurate on-site evaluations, including interview techniques, data collection, and stakeholder engagement.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques and tools to support the mutual evaluation process.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level finance professionals who wish to gain a comprehensive knowledge of FinOps principles and methodologies, including cloud financial management, optimization strategies, and collaboration among finance, engineering, and business teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the FinOps framework, principles, and phases.
• Manage cloud costs effectively through data analysis and governance.
• Collaborate between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud spend.
• Use FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to drive more business value with FinOps in building and supporting services for an organization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of FinOps and relate them to the methodologies and disciplines in software engineering.
• Learn and understand the basic functions and responsibilities of a FinOps team.
• Know the responsibilities of engineering and operations team members in the FinOps functions.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level banking professionals who wish to gain in-depth knowledge and skills in using the SWIFT network for handling international bank transfers.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the SWIFT network and decode SWIFT codes.
• Navigate SWIFT messages and execute international transfers.
• Learn about the potential risks associated with international transfers and how to mitigate these risks.
• Explore advanced SWIFT services and understand how they improve the speed, transparency, and traceability of cross-border payments.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at finance and legal professionals who wish to learn the principles and practices of extrajudicial and judicial collection, enabling them to effectively manage and resolve collection issues.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Apply the main methods and techniques of extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Deal with the legal and ethical issues involved in extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Integrate extrajudicial and judicial collection in a comprehensive and coherent way.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at professionals who wish to learn more and enhance their knowledge about FinOps in preparation to take the FinOps Certified Practitioner certification exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand cloud usage and cost modeling, cost allocation, and resource planning.
• Understand the pillars of FinOps and their implementation in an organization.
• Learn how the organization works to define the pricing model goals and use historical data in making pricing model adjustments.
• Take the FinOps Certified Practitioner certification exam with confidence.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level financial analysts who wish to learn how to use OneStream for financial analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making, and prepare for relevant OneStream certifications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core functionalities of OneStream XF.
• Navigate the OneStream interface and workspace.
• Load, transform, and validate financial data.
• Build and analyze financial reports and dashboards.
• Use OneStream’s workflow automation features for financial planning and consolidation.
• Prepare for OneStream certification exams (e.g., OneStream Certified Professional - Financial Modeler (OCP-FM), OneStream Implementation Consultant, etc.).

In this training session, we will cover financial analysis challenges utilizing Excel's advanced functionalities.

This course is designed for financial analysts, accountants, and anyone looking to enhance their spreadsheet skills in the context of financial analysis.

R is a widely-used programming language in the financial sector. It is employed across various financial applications, from core trading systems to risk management platforms.

During this instructor-led live training session, participants will learn how to leverage R for developing practical solutions to address specific finance-related challenges.

By the conclusion of the course, attendees will be able to:

• Grasp the foundational aspects of the R programming language
• Select and apply appropriate R packages and methodologies to organize, visualize, and analyze financial data from multiple sources (CSV files, Excel spreadsheets, databases, web resources, etc.)
• Create applications that tackle issues such as asset allocation, risk assessment, investment performance analysis, and more
• Debug, integrate, deploy, and optimize R applications effectively

Audience

• Software Developers
• Data Analysts
• Quantitative Analysts (Quants)

Course Format

• The course includes a mix of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice.

Note

• This training is designed to address key challenges faced by finance professionals. If you have specific topics, tools, or techniques that you would like us to cover in more detail, please contact us to arrange accordingly.

Python is a widely-used programming language in the financial sector, adopted by major investment banks and hedge funds for developing various financial applications, from core trading systems to risk management tools.

In this instructor-led live training session, participants will learn how to leverage Python to create practical solutions for specific finance-related challenges.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the basics of the Python programming language
• Download, install, and maintain the optimal development tools for building financial applications in Python
• Select and apply appropriate Python packages and techniques to manage, visualize, and analyze financial data from diverse sources (CSV, Excel, databases, web, etc.)
• Create applications that address issues related to asset allocation, risk analysis, investment performance, and more
• Debug, integrate, deploy, and optimize a Python application

Audience

• Developers
• Analysts
• Quants

Course Format

• The course includes lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice.

Note

• This training is designed to address key challenges faced by finance professionals. If you have a specific topic, tool, or technique that you would like to cover in more detail, please contact us to arrange for additional content.

In this instructor-led, live training in the UAE, participants will learn how to create a time series data application using kdb+ and q.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the difference between a row-oriented database and a column-oriented database.
• Select data, write scripts and create functions to carry out advanced analytics.
• Analyze time series data such as stock and commodity exchange data.
• Use kdb+'s in-memory capabilities to store, analyze, process and retrieve large data sets at high speed.
• Think of functions and data at a higher level than the standard function(arguments) approach common in non-vector languages.
• Explore other time-sensitive applications for kdb+, including energy trading, telecommunications, sensor data, log data, and machine and network usage monitoring.

Audience

All Senior Management requiring a practical understanding of AML / CTF prevention, along with an awareness of other pertinent and current Financial Crime issues;

Format of the Course

The course will include:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Case Studies
• Examples

Course Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Describe methods for preventing AML and CTF
• Grasp the key aspects of AML and CTF as they relate to their organizations and the national and international initiatives aimed at combating these issues
• Identify ways in which a company and its employees can safeguard themselves against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing risks
• Explain how a company might be targeted by Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing activities, and recognize "red flags" that can aid in identifying, preventing, and reporting any suspicious or actual criminal activity
• Be aware of other significant areas within Financial Crime

The Compliance and MLRO Refresher Programme delves into critical risk management issues and topics that are essential in today's heavily regulated environment. This programme is specifically designed for Compliance Officers, MLROs, MLCOs, and other risk management professionals, as well as senior management and board members who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the expectations from their organization’s risk control functions. The course is delivered by an expert from the UK.

The primary goal of the Programme is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge to evaluate objectively the effectiveness of their organization's current risk management controls and practices, and to implement appropriate improvements.

Audience

All employees requiring a practical understanding of Corporate Governance within their organization

Course Format

An engaging blend of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Illustrative Examples
• Exercises
• Case Studies

Audience

• Newly appointed Personal Lending Managers
• Support staff tasked with collecting and analyzing information for the lending managers
• Staff managing bad and doubtful debts who require a thorough understanding of the decision-making process behind loan approvals

Lending to individual customers in Consumer Lending requires a high level of expertise in evaluating personal loan applications.

In many instances, there are no traditional financial documents like Balance Sheets or Profit & Loss Statements available. Instead, lending decisions often depend on the trust and relationship established between the customer and the lender.

By the end of this course, lenders to Personal Customers will be able to:

• Comprehend the process for evaluating personal loan proposals
• Apply this process to make well-reasoned decisions on whether to approve or reject a loan application
• Manage and oversee a portfolio of personal loans with the aim of ensuring that all loans are repaid in full (while acknowledging there is no such thing as completely risk-free lending)
• Cultivate strong relationships with customers to encourage timely repayment of their loans

Machine learning is a subset of Artificial Intelligence that enables computers to learn without explicit programming. Deep learning, a specialized area within machine learning, employs techniques based on data representation and structures such as neural networks. Python is a high-level programming language renowned for its clear syntax and easy-to-read code.

In this instructor-led live training session, participants will gain hands-on experience in developing deep learning models for the banking sector by building a deep learning credit risk model step-by-step using Python.

By the conclusion of this training, attendees will be able to:

• Grasp the core principles of deep learning
• Explore the applications and benefits of deep learning in banking
• Utilize Python, Keras, and TensorFlow to construct deep learning models for banking purposes
• Create their own deep learning credit risk model using Python

Audience

• Software Developers
• Data Scientists

Course Format

• The course will consist of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive practical sessions.

This instructor-led, live training (conducted online or at your site) is designed for managers looking to recognize and mitigate the risk of fraud in eCommerce operations.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the mechanisms behind eCommerce fraud.
• Evaluate weaknesses within their company’s eCommerce systems and procedures.
• Determine a company's preparedness for implementing new anti-fraud strategies.
• Effectively communicate and integrate suitable anti-fraud policies.

Course Format

• Engaging lectures combined with interactive discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practical sessions.
• Practical implementation in a live-lab setting.

Customization Options for the Course

• To tailor this training to your specific needs, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at financial professionals in US and non-US institutions who wish to understand the legal, compliance and enforcement aspects of FATCA so as to maintain compliance with US tax authorities (IRS).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to understand:

• FATCA's impact on global tax compliance and financial transparency.
• FATCA's due diligence and reporting requirements.
• FATCA's most important legal aspects and how to ensure compliance.

Elevate your finance expertise with our Financial Planning and Analysis Course. Perfect for aspiring finance professionals, our course covers fundamental Financial Planning Analysis principles and the art of budget preparation in companies. It helps in conducting financial analysis and variance analysis effectively. Gain the skills to prepare comprehensive strategies, plans, and precise forecasts. This course is designed to improve an individual's performance in the FP&A exam.

In this instructor-led live training session, participants will gain insight into the essential aspects of financial markets and the mechanisms behind trading activities. We begin with an overview of financial market terminology and conventions used to describe their operations. Following that, we delve into the rationale and methods for investing in various financial instruments. Specific topics covered include trading strategies, risk management, and real-world case studies that explore the individuals, institutions, and tactics driving investments within financial markets.

Target Audience

• Business managers

Course Format

• A combination of lectures, discussions, and practical exercises

This introductory course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of key financial markets, including their purpose, operations, primary activities, and regulatory frameworks. Designed as both a refresher and an educational tool, it also presents challenging content to maximize the benefits for all attendees. Interactive sessions will actively encourage feedback and discussion, fostering engagement beyond mere factual information.

The main objective is to ensure that by the end of the course, delegates will be well-prepared to address client needs effectively and understand the context of the services and markets in which they operate.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology heads, and financial analysts who wish to record, manage, monitor, and process financial assets of an organization in the cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to use FinOps practices in an organization to forecast costs, optimize processes, and perform financial management operations in the cloud.

The Fixed Income Fundamentals training course provides an overview of fixed income securities, tailored for individuals aiming to gain a comprehensive understanding of these instruments and their role in financial markets.

In this instructor-led, live training in the UAE, participants will learn how to use GnuCash to manage business accounting and finance projects and tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Manage financial and accounting tasks including invoicing, billing, payments, VAT, reporting, etc.
• Track bank accounts, stocks, income, and expenses.
• Track multiple accounts in a multiple-department business.
• Use GnuCash to manage multi-currency business accounts.

An Overview of Structured Products

This course aims to offer participants an overview of structured products within investment banking. Upon completion, attendees will possess a practical understanding of the topic and be able to address the following questions:

1. What are structured products?
2. Why are they issued?
3. How do issuers and investors gain from them?
4. How can a variety of derivative products be designed and priced?
5. What risks and expenses come with creating structured financial products?
6. What are embedded derivatives?
7. What are exotic options?
8. What considerations should be made for pricing and hedging?

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at managers who wish to gain a working understanding the IFRS 17 standard.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key requirements of IFRS 17.
• Know the differences between IFRS 17 and IFRS 4.
• Understand IFRS rules.
• Understand financial models and their numbers.
• Dissect and understand different types of insurance contracts and accounting models.
• Prepare a well-informed transition plan and schedule.
• Implement IFRS 17 within an organization.
• Identify and measure insurance contract performance.

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is aimed at accountants and bookkeepers who wish to use Xero for bookkeeping.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Get a real-time view of cashflow.
• Link bank accounts to Xero for bank reconciliation.
• Prepare and check VAT (Value Added Tax) returns in Xero.
• Create reports for sharing amongst team members.

Audience

All employees requiring a practical understanding of Compliance and Risk Management

Course Format

The course will include:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Case Studies
• Examples

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the key aspects of Compliance and the national and international initiatives aimed at mitigating related risks
• Identify methods for establishing a Compliance Risk Management Framework within an organization
• Explain the responsibilities of Compliance Officers and Money Laundering Reporting Officers, and their integration into business operations
• Recognize critical areas in Financial Crime, particularly concerning International Business, Offshore Centers, and High-Net-Worth Clients

This course offers a thorough introduction to the MATLAB technical computing environment, along with an overview of using MATLAB in financial applications. It is designed for beginners and those seeking a refresher. No prior programming experience or familiarity with MATLAB is required. Throughout the course, key themes such as data analysis, visualization, modeling, and programming are covered. The curriculum includes:

• Navigating the MATLAB user interface
• Executing commands and generating variables
• Evaluating vectors and matrices
• Visual representation of vector and matrix data
• Handling data files
• Managing different data types
• Automating tasks with scripts
• Creating programs using logic and flow control
• Developing functions
• Leveraging the Financial Toolbox for quantitative analysis

Machine Learning is a subset of Artificial Intelligence where computers can learn autonomously without explicit programming. Python, known for its clear syntax and readability, provides an outstanding array of well-tested libraries and techniques essential for developing machine learning applications.

This instructor-led live training will guide participants through the application of machine learning techniques and tools to address real-world challenges in the banking sector.

Participants will start by understanding core principles before applying their knowledge practically by constructing their own machine learning models. They will then utilize these models to undertake several team projects.

Audience

• Developers
• Data scientists

Course Format

• The course includes lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice.

Machine learning is a subset of Artificial Intelligence that enables computers to learn without explicit programming. Python, renowned for its clear syntax and readability, provides an extensive collection of well-tested libraries and techniques for developing machine learning applications.

In this instructor-led live training session, participants will learn how to apply machine learning techniques and tools to address real-world challenges in the finance sector.

Participants will first grasp the core principles before applying their knowledge by creating their own machine learning models and working on several team projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Master the foundational concepts of machine learning
• Understand the applications and uses of machine learning in finance
• Create an algorithmic trading strategy using Python-based machine learning techniques

Audience

• Developers
• Data scientists

Format of the course

• A combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to use Open Bank Project API to develop and test decentralized applications that can be integrated easily with digital banking systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary development environment to start developing applications with OBP API.
• Understand the Open Bank Project architecture, technology, and concepts.
• Learn how to use and customize OBP API to develop and build applications for banking.
• Explore the features, tools, APIs, and sandboxes in OBP.
• Implement security and integrations in OBP API connectors and adapters.

Why should you attend?

We operate in an increasingly global market that presents numerous opportunities at every turn, which we must seize. However, these opportunities also bring heightened competition and many existing complexities. Understanding how to identify and choose the most competitive pricing for your products or services is essential for the success and expansion of any business. The knowledge, techniques, and strategies you will acquire during our training will help you enhance the profitability and efficiency of your operations.

Turning theory into practice:

The aim of this 1-day training course is to simplify and elucidate successful pricing strategies. By attending, you'll leave feeling more confident and optimistic about continuing and growing your business. We will equip you with proven strategies and practical examples to deepen your understanding of pricing and help you achieve your goals.

Who should attend?

This course is tailored for sales managers, marketing managers, product managers, account managers, pricing analysts, and managing directors. It is also crucial for executives who are new to the field of pricing or have minimal experience in this area.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at finance managers, controllers, and accountants who wish to explore QAD's advanced features to manage and report financials.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to manage, report, consolidate, and streamline manufacturing accounts and financial data.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to monetize a website or web application using the Stripe API.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary development environment to start developing.
• Build an application that integrates payment processing features such as Checkout, Payment Intents, and Billing.

Structured products in the UAE consist of various integrated elements as investments.