Title: Iran’s Banking Sector Announces 2025 Schedule for Key Professional Certification Exams
Tehran – In a move to further professionalize and standardize its financial leadership, Iran’s banking sector has finalized the schedule for a series of crucial professional competency examinations. The tests, a mandatory requirement for candidates seeking managerial positions in credit institutions and those specializing in Qard-al-Hassanah (interest-free loan) operations, are set to be administered in the second half of the upcoming Iranian calendar year 1404 (2025-2026).
Strengthening Financial Governance Through Certification
The exam schedule, coordinated and announced following official directives, underscores a continued commitment to enhancing the expertise and qualifications of managerial staff within the nation’s financial institutions. This initiative is designed to ensure that leaders possess a deep and verified understanding of modern banking principles, risk management, and the specific ethical frameworks governing Islamic and interest-free banking practices.
Detailed Examination Timeline
Prospective candidates can now prepare according to the official timetable. The registration periods, admit card availability, and exam dates for each certification have been clearly outlined:
- Credit Institution Risk Management: Exam on Mehr 3, 1404.
- Qard-al-Hassanah Operations Skills: Exams on Aban 1 and Bahman 2, 1404.
- Islamic Banking: Exam on Aban 22, 1404.
- Basic Banking: Exam on Azar 20, 1404.
- Advanced Banking: Exam on Dey 18, 1404.
- Internal Auditing for Credit Institutions: Exam on Bahman 30, 1404.
- Digital Banking and Modern Banking Technologies: Exam on Esfand 14, 1404.
Modernized Certification Titles
In a significant update, the overseeing professional banking certificates committee has modernized the titles of several certifications to better reflect their current content and the evolving nature of the global financial industry. The former titles “Principles of Banking (1) and (2)” and “IT Management for Credit Institutions” have been officially changed to “Basic Banking,” “Advanced Banking,” and “Digital Banking and Modern Banking Technologies,” respectively.
It has been confirmed that certificates already awarded under the previous titles remain fully valid and recognized, ensuring a seamless transition for existing certificate holders.
This structured approach to professional development highlights the ongoing efforts to align Iran’s robust financial sector with high standards of operational excellence and managerial proficiency.