CB (Stage I)

Certified Banker (Stage I)

Programme structure

Advanced Diploma for
Certified Banker
(CB Stage I)

Select modules to obtain 40 credits

• Fundamentals of Accounting (Credit:10)

• Introduction to Banking Law (Credit:10)

• Introduction to People Management Skills (Credit: 10)

• Risk Management (Credit:10)

• Qualification Certificate of Banking Professional (QCBP)* (Credit: 10)

• ECF – Treasury Management (Core Level)* (Credit: 10)

• ECF – AML/CFT (Core Level)* (credit:20)

• ECF – Cybersecurity (Core Level)* (credit:20)

• ECF – ORM (Core Level)* (credit: 20)

• ECF – Compliance (Core Level)* (credit: 20)

• ECF – GSF (Core Level)* (credit: 20)

Core Modules

• Future Banking and ESG (Credit:10)

• Professional Ethics and Compliance# (Credit: 10)

* For exemption only

# No exemption is allowed

Eligibility

Candidates of Certified Banker (Stage l) need fulfill ONE of the following entry requirements:

Associate degree (AD) / Higher diploma (HD) students in any disciplines; OR
Equivalent qualifications or above; OR
Mature applicants* with 3 years of relevant banking experience with recommendations from employer.

*Mature applicants (aged 21 or above) who do not possess the above academic qualifications but with relevant banking experience and recommendation from their employers will be considered on individual merit.

Application Form

Modular Exemption Form for HKIB Programmes

Training Schedule

Advanced Diploma for Certified Banker
Certified Banker (CB) – Stage I
Training and Examination Schedule

Training¹

Module	Training Code	Date	Time	Language (Supplemented with English materials)	Application Deadline⁴	Fee(HKD)⁵
Core Future Banking and ESG	HPCC101P25021 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	12 Feb 2025 (Wed)	19:00 - 22:00	Cantonese	CLOSED
		19 Feb 2025 (Wed)
		26 Feb 2025 (Wed)
	HPCC101P25061 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	4 Jun 2025 (Wed)	19:00 - 22:00	Cantonese	21 May 2025 (Wed)	2,300
		11 Jun 2025 (Wed)
		18 Jun 2025 (Wed)
	HPCC101P25091 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	3 Sep 2025 (Wed)	19:00 - 22:00	Cantonese	20 Aug 2025 (Wed)	2,300
		10 Sep 2025 (Wed)
		17 Sep 2025 (Wed)
Core Professional Ethics and Compliance	HPCC102P25031 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	3 Mar 2025 (Mon)	19:00 - 22:00	Cantonese	CLOSED
		10 Mar 2025 (Mon)
		17 Mar 2025 (Mon)
	HPCC102P25071 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	9 Jul 2025 (Wed))	19:00 - 22:00	Cantonese	24 Jun 2025 (Tue)	2,300
		16 Jul 2025 (Wed)
		23 Jul 2025 (Wed)
	HPCC102P25101 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	14 Oct 2025 (Tue)	19:00 - 22:00	Cantonese	26 Sep 2025 (Fri)	2,300
		21 Oct 2025 (Tue)
		28 Oct 2025 (Tue)
Introduction to Banking Law	HPCC103P25041 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	24 Apr 2025 (Thu)	19:00 - 22:00	Cantonese	CANCELLED
		2 May 2025 (Fri)
		7 May 2025 (Wed)
Risk Management	HPCC104P25051 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	14 May 2025 (Wed)	19:00 - 22:00	Cantonese	28 Apr 2025 (Mon)	2,300
		21 May 2025 (Wed)
		28 May 2025 (Wed)
Fundamentals of Accounting	HPCC105P25111 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	4 Nov 2025 (Tue)	19:00 - 22:00	Cantonese	20 Oct 2025 (Mon)	2,300
		11 Nov 2025 (Tue)
		18 Nov 2025 (Tue)
Introduction to People Management Skills	HPCC106P25081 FLEX Learning – Virtual Classroom	5 Aug 2025 (Tue)	19:00 - 22:00	Cantonese	22 Jul 2025 (Tue)	2,300
		12 Aug 2025 (Tue)
		19 Aug 2025 (Tue)

Examination¹

All examinations will be changed to conducted in Face-to-Face mode starting from 19 May 2025.

Candidates are suggested to select the most appropriate examination session according to their competence level and learning plan, including self-studying time to prepare for the examination.

Module	Exam Code	Date	Time	Application Deadline⁴	Fee (HKD)⁵
Core Future Banking and ESG	EXAM-2025-0161R	19 Feb 2025 (Wed)	20:00 - 21:30	CANCELLED
	EXAM-2025-0006R	3 Apr 2025 (Thu)	20:00 - 21:30	CLOSED
	EXAM-2025-0041R	4 Aug 2025 (Mon)	19:00 - 20:30	4 Jul 2025 (Fri)	600
	EXAM-2025-0067R	23 Oct 2025 (Thu)	19:00 - 20:30	23 Sep 2025 (Tue)	600
Core Professional Ethics and Compliance	EXAM-2025-0158R	15 Jan 2025 (Wed)	20:00 - 21:30	CANCELLED
	EXAM-2025-0017R	16 May 2025 (Fri)	20:00 - 21:30	CLOSED
	EXAM-2025-0050R	26 Aug 2025 (Tue)	19:00 - 20:30	26 Jul 2025 (Sat)	600
	EXAM-2025-0081R	3 Dec 2025 (Wed)	19:00 - 20:30	3 Nov 2025 (Mon)	600
Introduction to Banking Law	EXAM-2025-0159R	22 Jan 2025 (Wed)	20:00 – 21:30	CLOSED
Introduction to Banking Law	EXAM-2025-0025R	12 Jun 2025 (Thu)	19:00 - 20:30	12 May 2025 (Mon)	600
Risk Management	EXAM-2022-10314R	21 Jan 2025 (Tue)	20:00 – 21:30	CANCELLED
	EXAM-2025-0035R	24 Jun 2025 (Tue)	19:00 - 20:30	24 May 2025 (Sat)	600
	EXAM-2025-0115R	16 Sep 2025 (Tue)	19:00 - 20:30	CANCELLED
Fundamentals of Accounting	EXAM-2025-0181R	8 Jan 2025 (Wed)	20:00 – 21:30	CANCELLED
Fundamentals of Accounting	EXAM-2025-0162R	12 Mar 2025 (Wed)	20:00 – 21:30	CLOSED
Introduction to People Management Skills	EXAM-2025-0160R	11 Feb 2025 (Tue)	20:00 – 21:30	CANCELLED
	EXAM-2025-0058R	24 Sep 2025 (Wed)	19:00 - 20:30	24 Aug 2025 (Sun)	600
	EXAM-2025-0131R	11 Nov 2025 (Tue)	19:00 - 20:30	11 Oct 2025 (Sat)	600

Remarks:

Learners are required to enrol and complete the training before attempting the examination.

Programme Details:

Programme / Module Outline	:	Please refer to the programme brochure and handbook for details.
Venue	:	3/F Guangdong Investment Tower, 148 Connaught Road Central, HK (Sheung Wan MTR Station Exit C) (for face-to-face training only, unless other venue specified in training class confirmation / examination attendance notice)
Enrolment	:	By submitting the online application via MyHKIB in advance at most 6 months before.

Notes:

Note	Category	Details
1	Training / Examination	HKIB reserves the right to cancel, modify, and/or postpone the training and/or examination.
2	CPD	By attending the above training, Professional Qualification holders of AAMLP, CAMLP, ARWP, CRWP, ACsP, AORP, CORP, ACOP, CCOP(GC), CCOP(IIC), ACRP, CCRP(CL), CCRP(CPM), CPFinT(A), CPFinT(M), CPFinT(S-AIBD), CPFinT(S-DLT), CPFinT(S-OBAPI), CPFinT(S-RT), AGFP(PS), AGFP(ClimRM), AGFP(SDR), AGFP(SSCC), CB (Stage I), CB (Stage II), CB, and CFMP are eligible to claim HKIB CPD hours.
3	FLEX Learning	The training sessions will be conducted via virtual mode. Participants can use their own PC or mobile device to attend to the sessions and do not need to come to our premises. Details will be provided in training confirmation email.
4	Late Application	A late entry fee of HK$200 will apply to late training and examination enrolment respectively.
5	Fee Discount	HKIB student members can enjoy 25% off training fee discount and 50% off examination fee discount respectively.
6	Training Materials	A digital version of HKIB-owned training materials would be provided before commencement of the course. Printed version would only be available at an additional cost of HKD600 (including delivery fee) on request by learners. As for essential readings that were not owned by HKIB, learners would have to purchase them at their own costs.

For General Enquiries / Feedback:

Address: 3/F Guangdong Investment Tower, 148 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong (Sheung Wan MTR Station Exit C)

Tel: (852) 2153 7800

Email: cs@hkib.org

Last updated: 21 May 2025

Training Outline & Examination Structure

Training Outline

Modules	Contact Hours
Core
Future Banking and ESG	9
Professional Ethics and Compliance	9
Elective
Introduction to Banking Law	9
Fundamentals of Accounting	9
Risk Management	9
Introduction to People Management Skills	9
Qualification Certificate of Banking Professional (QCBP)¹	N/A
ECF – Treasury Management²	N/A
ECF – AML/CFT (Core Level)³	N/A
ECF – Cybersecurity (Core Level)⁴	N/A
ECF – ORM (Core Level)⁵	N/A
ECF – Compliance (Core Level)⁶	N/A

Remark 1: For exemption only. Holders of the Qualification Certificate of Banking Professional (QCBP) are eligible to apply for modular exemption.

Remark 2: For exemption only. Holders of the ECF – Treasury Management (i.e., ECF on Treasury Management (Core Level) offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University are eligible to apply for “Fundamentals of Treasury Markets” modular exemption.

Remark 3: For exemption only. Holders of the Advanced Certificate for ECF – AML/CFT or respective grandfathered certificate are eligible to apply for modular exemption. Please refer to "ECF – AML/CFT" for details.

Remark 4: For exemption only. Holders of the Advanced Certificate for ECF – Cybersecurity or respective grandfathered certificate are eligible to apply for modular exemption. Please refer to "ECF – Cybersecurity" for details.

Remark 5: For exemption only. Holders of the Advanced Certificate for ECF – ORM or respective grandfathered certificate are eligible to apply for modular exemption. Please refer to "ECF-ORM" for details.

Remark 6: For exemption only. Holders of the Advanced Certificate for ECF – Compliance or respective grandfathered certificate are eligible to apply for modular exemption. Please refer to "ECF-Compliance" for details.

Examination Structure

Examination	Format	Passing Mark	Duration (hours)
Core
Future Banking and ESG	Multiple Choice Questions	70	1.5
Professional Ethics and Compliance	Multiple Choice Questions	70	1.5
Elective
Introduction to Banking Law	Multiple Choice Questions	70	1.5
Fundamentals of Accounting	Multiple Choice Questions	70	1.5
Risk Management	Multiple Choice Questions	70	1.5
Introduction to People Management Skills	Multiple Choice Questions	70	1.5
Qualification Certificate of Banking Professional (QCBP)⁷	N/A	N/A	N/A
ECF – Treasury Management	N/A	N/A	N/A
ECF – AML/CFT (Core Level)⁸	N/A	N/A	N/A
ECF – Cybersecurity (Core Level)⁹	N/A	N/A	N/A
ECF – ORM (Core Level)¹⁰	N/A	N/A	N/A
ECF – Compliance (Core Level)¹¹	N/A	N/A	N/A