About Us

Background & history.

The Somaliland Institute of Banking and Finance (SLIBF) is a semi-governmental educational institution affiliated with the Central Bank of Somaliland and accredited by the National Commission for Higher Education of the Republic of Somaliland. The SLIBF is specialized in providing internationally accredited higher education and customized training programs in the field of banking and finance while providing a specialized scientific environment in this field using a method that takes into account the international standards in education and training according to comprehensive quality standards in education and training, ensuring to produce highly competent qualified individuals. The main objective of the Institute is to respond to the educational and training needs in teaching, training and learning of the society of the Republic of Somaliland and the communities of the Horn of Africa. It also aims to develop the talents of workers in the banking and financial sector by providing a high-quality educational and training programs that contribute to raising their scientific and professional levels.

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Our Vision

The SLIBF is an educational and training institution that intends to achieve excellence and leadership in education, training and applied practices in the field of banking and finance at the postgraduate level; to prepare specialized and qualified cadres in Islamic finance industry that contribute to the development of the financial sector for the societies of the Horn of Africa in general, and Somaliland in particular.

Our Mission

The SLIBF is to provide a specialized scientific environment in the field of banking and finance and to follow an approach that takes into account the originality of education and training according to quality standards to produce qualified cadres with high scientific competencies and good professional ethics that contribute to the economic and social progress of the societies of the Horn of Africa in general, and Somaliland society in particular.

Core Values

The members of the Institute, including students, professors, and employees are committed to a set of values that are consistent with the Islamic religion, including:

Academic quality and professional leadership.

Transparency and good governance.

Responsibility and initiative in teamwork.

Scientific honesty and professional ethics.

Effectiveness and efficiency in teaching, training, and learning.

Respect for the country's system and adherence to its laws.

Academic Programs

The Somaliland Institute of Banking and Finance offers the following academic and professional certification programs in 2025/2026

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No Program Name Awarding Body

Awarding Body

1. Certified Islamic Banking Expert (CIBE)

SLIBF

2. Certified Islamic Insurance Expert (CIIE)

SLIBF

3. Certified Public Finance Expert (CPFE)

SLIBF

4. Certified Islamic Banker (CIB)

CIBAFI

5. Certified Islamic Bank Manager (CIBM) CIBAFI

CIBAFI

6. Certified Islamic Specialist in Capital Markets

CIBAFI

7. Certified Islamic Specialist in Trade Finance CIBAFI

CIBAFI

8. Certified Islamic Specialist in Takaful CIBAFI

CIBAFI

9. Certified Islamic Specialist in Accounting

CIBAFI

10. Certified Islamic Specialist in Governance and Compliance

CIBAFI

11. Certified Islamic Specialist in Risk Management

CIBAFI

12. Certified Islamic Specialist in Advanced Sharia Auditing

CIBAFI

13. Certified Islamic Specialist in Product Development

CIBAFI

14. Certified Specialist in Islamic Sustainability Management

CIBAFI

15. Certificate of Proficiency in Financial Accounting Standards (CPFAS) AAOIFI

AAOIFI

16. Certificate of Proficiency in Shari'ah Standards (CPSS)

AAOIFI

17. Certificate of Proficiency in Audit, Assurance, Governance & Ethics

AAOIFI

18. Professional Advanced Diploma in Islamic Finance

CIBAFI

19. Professional Diploma in Accounting

CIBAFI

20. Professional Diploma in Risk Management

CIBAFI

21. Professional Diploma in Shari’ah Auditing

CIBAFI

22. Professional Diploma in Takaful Insurance

CIBAFI

23. Executive Professional Master in Islamic Finance

CIBAFI

24. Certified Shari'ah Auditor and Adviser (CSAA)

AAOIFI

25. Certified Islamic Professional Accountant (CIPA)

AAOIFI

26. Certified Shari'ah Expert (CSE)

AAOIFI

Organizational Structure of the Institute

Board of Trustees

Institute Director

Deputy Director

Head of Academic and Training Programs

Head of International Fellowships Programs

Head of Admin and Finance Office

Fields of specialization of the Institute

The Institute offers specialized academic programs in banking and financial sciences through the following disciplines:

Academic programs

These are academic and professional programs in the disciplines of banking and financial, designed for students who have completed their undergraduate studies.

Custom Contractual Programs

These programs are customized according to the needs of workers in the financial and banking sectors; these programs are delivered in collaboration with partner organizations. The aim is to enhance both individual and institutional performance. These programs are offered either at the Institute’s facilities or at the workplace of the trainees, with direct supervision provided during the training process.

Training programs

These programs focus on equipping participants with specific skills in a specialized area of knowledge to address particular needs. Trainees receive continuous guidance from instructors to ensure mastery of the material and successful completion of the program requirements.

Internationally recognized professional certificate programs

The Institute offers internationally accredited certificate programs in banking and financial studies. These programs are endorsed by recognized institutions and bodies such as AAOIFI, BIBF, and CIBAFI.

Strategic Objectives

Where we are heading next.

01

Providing learners with knowledge and professional skills in banking and financial sector.

02

Building the capacity of the learners’ practical and research capabilities in a unique and distinguished manner.

03

Preparing leaders of the banking and financial sector to reach their educational and training potential with integrity and high competency nationally, regionally and internationally.

04

Spreading practical and theoretical aspects in banking and financial awareness within the local community.

05

Paying attention to banking and financial studies and scientific research by routing and linking to Islamic ethics and principles.

06

Building joint up working and agreements with reputable local, regional and international partners to achieve academic and professional Excellency.