How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 12 Week and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Expert / Executive Level certification.

Email info@leadership.co.ke, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Development Banking and Project Finance Expert (CDVL) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Development Banking and Project Finance Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Development Banking and Project Finance Expert (CDVL) delivers a rigorous Executive-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in banking operations, credit, payments and financial services.

This 12 Week programme is structured around Basel, central-bank regulations and recognised banking and AML standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CDVL holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Development Banking and Project Finance Expert

Acronym

CDVL

Who Should Enrol?

Bank Officers and Tellers
Credit and Loan Officers
Banking Operations Staff
Relationship and Branch Managers

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior banking operations, credit and branch leadership roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with Basel, central-bank regulations and recognised banking and AML standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex banking operations functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement banking operations systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to banking operations

Global Employability

Qualify for banking operations roles across commercial banks, microfinance institutions and financial-services firms worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Development Banking Architecture

✦Project Finance Structures

✦Project Cash-Flow Modelling

✦Blended Finance

✦Public-Private Project Finance

✦Project Covenants

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Development Banking and Project Finance Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Development Banking Architecture

Banking business models and the balance sheet that carries them · Credit assessment and lending decisions · Digital, mobile and internet banking · Agency and branchless banking

2

Development Finance Institutions

Finance KPIs and the finance scorecard · Trade finance and letters of credit · Development banking and project finance · SME lending and value-chain finance

3

Development Project Identification

The project cycle: identification, design, implementation, closure · Early warning and problem loan identification · Project finance structures · Principles of credit and the lending process

4

Project Finance Structures

Islamic finance principles and contracts · SACCOs, cooperatives and member-owned finance · Climate finance: sources, instruments and access · Community-based organisations: governance, finance and capacity

5

Infrastructure Finance

Cloud, infrastructure and the operating decisions behind them · Leading finance projects and change · Team leadership within finance · Finance transformation and target operating models

6

Development Finance Appraisal

Cloud finance and system integration · Continuous improvement of finance processes · Digital finance, mobile money and payment operations · The finance function, month-end close and reporting cycle

7

Project Cash-Flow Modelling

Financial analysis, modelling and valuation · Flow, waste and the economics of operational excellence · Financial statement and cash-flow analysis · Value stream analysis and flow

8

Debt Structuring

Loan structuring, pricing and covenants · Loan structuring and pricing · Foreign exchange exposure and cross-border banking · Banking operations control and reconciliation

9

Equity Participation Structures

Citizen service delivery and public participation · Banking relationships and structures · Credit scoring and models · Credit policy and appetite

10

Blended Finance

Lending products: matching the facility to the need · Consumer and SME lending: assessment and decisioning · Stakeholder mapping in banking · Leading banking projects and change

11

Concessional Finance

Development banking principles · Expert reporting and courts · Peer review and expert feedback · Giving evidence: the expert and factual witness

12

Development Guarantees

Guarantees, collections and documentary credits · Integrated project planning · Building project relationships · Project management software and tools

13

Public-Private Project Finance

Managing in sector context: regulated, public and frontline settings · Public service management and accountability to citizens · Public, private and non-profit governance · Public-private partnerships and alternative delivery

14

Project Risk Allocation

Project risk and issue management · Financial risk: credit, market, liquidity, operational · Credit assessment and the five Cs · Expected credit loss and portfolio quality

15

Development Impact Assessment

Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Project team coordination and ways of working · Project assurance and independent review

16

Project Covenants

Loan documentation and covenants: writing the deal you actually approved · Covenants and conditions · Financial inclusion and the evolving customer · Innovation and fintech collaboration

17

Project Monitoring

Loan administration, servicing and monitoring · KYC, customer due diligence and transaction monitoring · Remittances and mobile money · Merchant and POS services

18

Project Restructuring

Loan restructuring and workout: recovering value from a troubled credit · Redundancy and restructuring: fair selection, real consultation · Loan portfolio management, arrears and recovery · Problem loans, restructuring and recovery

19

Development Finance Performance

Payment innovation and fintech · Payment risk types and management · Fraud typologies and prevention · Card and data security (PCI DSS)

20

Development Banking Strategy

Reconciliation, breaks and suspense control · Exceptions, returns, refunds and chargebacks · Payments fraud: schemes, detection and authorised push payment · Payment security: tokenisation, authentication and card data

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Development Banking and Project Finance Expert principles aligned with Basel, central-bank regulations and recognised banking and AML standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve banking operations, credit, payments and financial services
Master retail, corporate and digital banking operations and credit, lending and loan administration
Apply payments, settlements and transaction processing and risk, compliance, aml and financial crime in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in banking operations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CDVL certification?

The Certified Development Banking and Project Finance Expert (CDVL) is a Executive-level professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI). It is designed to equip professionals in banking operations, credit, payments and financial services with practical skills, internationally recognised frameworks, and the credentials needed to advance their careers.

Who should enrol in the CDVL?

This certification is ideal for Bank Officers and Tellers, Credit and Loan Officers, Banking Operations Staff and Relationship and Branch Managers, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in banking operations, credit, payments and financial services with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CDVL certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CDVL internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with Basel, central-bank regulations and recognised banking and AML standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CDVL certification?

The Certified Development Banking and Project Finance Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CDVL certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CDVL?

The Certified Development Banking and Project Finance Expert is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CDVL?

The Certified Development Banking and Project Finance Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CDVL while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CDVL?

Graduates progress towards senior banking operations, credit and branch leadership roles. The CDVL strengthens your expertise in banking operations, credit, payments and financial services and positions you for advancement across commercial banks, microfinance institutions and financial-services firms.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Branch Manager

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Credit Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CDVL while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Banking Operations Lead

Government

Certified Development Banking and Project Finance Expert

Certified Development Banking and Project Finance Expert

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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