Certificate in Basel II

Basel II

About Basel II

Financial institutions are required to have sufficient cash reserves to meet operational risks under Basel II, an international industry guideline. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision published a number of proposals on banking rules and regulations known as the Basel Accords (BSBS).

Why is Basel II important?

Benefits of Basel II:

• The high capital requirement standards, it has contributed to the banking industry being more secure.
• Numerous banks have benefited from strict monitoring in avoiding deviations from the mandated minimum capital level.
• Banks have used this procedure to protect themselves against worst-case circumstances.

Who should take the Basel II Exam?

• IT workers that are career-driven remain relevant in their positions in the I.T. sector.
• Those who wish to comprehend Basel II and its real-world applications in both IT and non-IT environments.

Basel II Certification Course Outline

1. Introduction to Basel II
2. Basel I vs Basel II
3. Risk Measurement Approach at a glance
4. Standard Approach to Credit Risk Measurement and Required Capital
5. Internal Rating Based Approach 
6. Foundation IRB vs Advance IRB
7. Qualification Criteria for IRB approach
8. Pros and Cons of IRB approach in comparison to Standard Approach
9. BIA and Standardized Approach for the capital required against operational risk
10. Qualification Criteria for Standardized approach
11. Advance Measurement Approach (AMA) for operational risk