The IIBF started the training department in 2012. It plays a crucial role in the development and dissemination of knowledge and skills within the banking and finance sectors. Here are the key aspects of the Training Department's role:
Conducting Programs: The Training Department conducts a wide range of programs covering various verticals in the banking and finance domain. These programs include leadership development, treasury and risk management, credit appraisal, project finance, KYC-AML compliance, workshops on resolution of stressed assets, and preventive vigilance and fraud management(other to be included)
Customization of Programs: The department offers customized programs tailored to the specific needs of banks and financial institutions. These programs are designed to address the unique requirements and challenges faced by different organizations in the industry.
To strengthen Training Department, IIBF created four separate Professional Development Centre in West Zone, East Zone, North Zone & South Zone, who will take care their respective zone by contacting/visiting and ascertaining their customised needs to be converted in offline/online training program.
The graphically representing four zones as below:
West Zone is having coverage area of states of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
- Role of Professional Development Centres (PDCs) at IIBF
Professional Development Centres (PDCs) at IIBF serve as zonal hubs for training and development activities. Here are their key roles:
- Zonal Training Hubs: PDCs are strategically located in different zones to cater to the training needs of banks and financial institutions in their respective areas.
- Customized Training Programs: PDCs conduct customized training programs based on the specific requirements of local banks and financial institutions. These programs cover various topics such as credit appraisal, foreign exchange operations, risk-based internal audits etc.
- Open Training Programs: PDCs conduct open programs covering different subject matters.
- To promote different courses including JAIIB/CAIIB/DBF/Capacity building program in their Zone.
- Organizing seminars, workshops, and conferences on contemporary banking and finance topics.
Training Schedule
- Virtual Training Program on Day on KYC, AML & CFT from 19th to 21st March 2025. Last Date of Registration is 17th March 2025.

- Virtual Training Program for Internal Auditors – 11th to 12th March 2025.Last Date of Registration is 07th March 2025

- Virtual Training Program on Evaluation of Financial Statements & Ratios from 05th to 07th March 2025.
Last Date of Registration is 03rd March 2025
- Virtual Training Program on Cyber Risk Management & IT Security from 17th to 18th Feb 2025.
Last Date of Registration is 14th February 2025 
- Virtual Training Program on Credit Appraisal, Monitoring & Recovery from 12th to 14th February 2025
Last Date of Registration is 10th February 2025
- Virtual Training Program on Preventive Vigilance & Fraud Management for Banks & FIs from 27th to 29th January 2025 Last Date of Registration is 23rd January 2025

- Virtual Training Program on Cyber Risk Management & IT Security for Banks & FIs from 16th to 17th January 2025 Last Date of Registration is 14th January 2025

- Virtual Training Program on KYC, AML & CFT from 08th to 10th January 2025 Last Date of Registration is 06th January 2025
- Virtual Training Program for Internal Auditors of Banks & FIs from 10th to 11th December 2024 Last Date of Registration is 07th November 2024
- Virtual Training Program on Management of Operational Risk in Banks & FIs from 5th to 7th Dec 2024 Last Date of Registration is 03rd December 2024
Zonal Head - Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta
Professional Development Centre – Western Zone
Landline 022 - 69437301
Email : head-pdcwz@iibf.org.in
Junior Executive - Mr. Shijoy Joseph Vadasery
Professional Development Centre – Western Zone
Landline 022 - 69437302
Email : je.pdcwz1@iibf.org.in
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