• Objectives

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Open Training Programs: PDCs conduct open programs covering different subject matters.
4. To promote different courses including JAIIB/CAIIB/DBF/Capacity building program in their Zone.
5. Organizing seminars, workshops, and conferences on contemporary banking and finance topics.

• Activities of PDC

Training Schedule
1. Virtual Program for “Internal Auditors of Banks & FIs” from 28th to 29th May 2025.Last date of Registration is 26^th May 2025.
2. Virtual Program on Effective Branch Management and Fundamentals of Credit Assessment from 21st to 23rd May 2025.Last Date of Registration is 19th May 2025.
3. Virtual Training Program on Management of Operational Risk in Banks & FIs - 14 to 16 May 2025. Last Date of Registration is  9^th May 2025.
4. Virtual Training Program on Cyber Risk Management & IT Security from 7th to 8th May 2025. Last Date of Registration is 05^th  May 2025
5. Virtual Training Program on KYC, AML & CFT from 28th to 30th April 2025. Last Date of Registration is 24^th  April 2025
6. Virtual Training Program on Preventive Vigilance & Fraud Management 21st to 23rd April 2025.Last Date of Registration is 17^th  April 2025.

• Contact Details:

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

• Address:

192-F, Maker Towers,

19th Floor, Cuffe Parade

MUMBAI - 400 005