IFS Malta and Ireland have been selected as pilot project sites for the MiCreS Project in the Banking & Financial Services Sector. The focus of this project is on sustainability.
The MiCreS Project is a European certification system for micro-credentials and professional qualifications in the banking & financial services sector. It is an innovative project funded by the Erasmus programme which aims to develop Europe’s first blockchain-based ecosystem for micro-credentials. The project’s goal is to revolutionise professional qualifications in financial services and align with the European Commission’s educational initiatives to foster a more skilled and adaptable workforce in the area of ESG: an area which is receiving significant attention and focus within the financial services industry given the increasingly critical role of this industry in environmental issues.
The project aims to achieve three key objectives. Firstly, it aims to develop a European system for the certification of
professional qualifications and related micro-credentials that align with EQF. Secondly, it seeks to implement a prototype certification on ESG for the banking and financial services sector in Europe and third countries. Thirdly, it plans to use innovative blockchain technology, interoperable with the European Digital Credentials for Learning, to support the “green transition” towards a more sustainable and responsible financial system.
Frankfurt School will coordinate the project consortium, which includes 13 partners from Europe and third countries. IFS Malta offers various academic qualifications that enable aspiring banking professionals to begin their careers, up to EQF Level 7. It collaborates with the University of Malta and leading national seminars on topics such as Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG).
The project’s key benefits include fast access to learning, the ability to quickly reskill and upskill, the mitigation of skills gaps and sectoral challenges, recognition of skills and competencies, integration of sustainable finance practices into daily work, and equipping financial services professionals with green skills development at a system level.
The Award in Maltese Home Loan Finance is a qualification created to cater for the needs of the local financial services environment by upskilling professionals in this important area and satisfying a regulatory requirement.
The main objective of this training course is to provide a solid background of the local regulatory framework.
A practical, introductory-level course that will give you a solid understanding of core compliance issues.
The Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) is a highly relevant programme of study that develops the knowledge required and enhances skills and practical understanding needed to operate in the field of financial advice.
Ifs Malta will be holding its Graduation Ceremony in May 2024. Students who completed their courses successfully will receive a formal electronic invitation closer to the date.
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