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 Skills for Microfinance Managers Training Program |
| The CGAP Skills for Microfinance Managers Training Program curriculum offers short practical courses to managers of microfinance institutions to give them the skills and tools to improve the quality of their institution’s services, financial performance and outreach to poor clients. The program was designed to promote markets for training and to respond to the need for skills-based, internationally recognized courses on best practices in microfinance. As of September 2005, more than 11,300 participants in 52 countries have attended courses delivered through the summer program in Boulder and through our partners around the world. Our training partners offer courses that are responsive to local MFI needs and are priced competitively for their region. Who should attendThe Skills for Microfinance Managers Training Program is designed for Executive Directors, Finance Managers, Credit Managers, Operations Managers, Branch Managers and Board Members from microfinance NGOs, credit unions, banks, and other financial institutions. Staff from networks and apex institutions, national government regulators, donors, and consultants can also attend. CurriculumThe Skills for Microfinance Managers Training Program offers seven courses in the areas of Financial and Operational Management for MFIs. Each course lasts three to five days.
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Scheduled CoursesCGAP has entered into partnerships with local training providers in to bring Skills for Microfinance Managers to MFIs around the world regions. CGAP's partnerships take advantage of both CGAP's cutting edge knowledge of international best practice in microfinance and the local partner's experience, presence and reputation in the region. These partnerships also ensure that the courses are available locally, at reasonable prices, over the long run.
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