Course Acad ID: ACAD0541
Basel III – Certified Basel Professional Training

The course covers Basel III objectives, capital framework, leverage ratio, liquidity standards, systemic risk measures, and implementation considerations.

Overview

This Basel III – Certified Basel Professional training is designed to help banking and financial services professionals gain a comprehensive understanding of Basel III regulatory standards and their practical impact on risk management, capital adequacy, liquidity, and governance. The course covers Basel III objectives, capital framework, leverage ratio, liquidity standards, systemic risk measures, and implementation considerations. Participants will develop strong conceptual and applied knowledge to support regulatory compliance, risk oversight, and strategic decision-making within financial institutions.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the principles, regulatory frameworks, and risk management requirements of Basel III Certified Basel Professional for  modern banking and financial institutions.
• Set up and apply Basel III compliance frameworks, capital management models, liquidity controls, and regulatory reporting processes  for financial operations.
• Design risk governance strategies, capital adequacy models, stress testing frameworks, and compliance management workflows using  Basel III approaches.
• Implement credit risk assessment, market risk management, operational risk controls, and regulatory reporting workflows effectively.
• Debug, test, and optimize risk controls, compliance processes, and financial governance operations for accuracy, reliability, and  regulatory compliance.
• Build secure, compliant, and production-ready banking risk management solutions using Basel III best practices.

Duration & Delivery Mode

21 hours

We serve:
Target Audience

 • Banking and financial services professionals
 • Risk management and compliance officers
 • Treasury and finance managers
 • Internal audit and regulatory reporting teams
 • Professionals preparing for Basel certification roles

Pre-requisites

 • Basic understanding of banking operations and financial products
 • Familiarity with risk management or regulatory concepts
 • Interest in banking regulations and compliance

Skillset Achieved

 • Understanding Basel III objectives and structure
 • Interpreting capital adequacy requirements
 • Applying risk-weighted asset concepts
 • Understanding leverage and liquidity ratios
 • Managing regulatory capital and buffers
 • Aligning Basel III with enterprise risk management
 • Supporting regulatory reporting and compliance
 • Assessing Basel III impact on banking strategy

Course Outcome

By the end of this training, participants will be able to understand and apply Basel III regulatory requirements within banking and financial institutions. Learners will gain strong foundations in capital, liquidity, and risk governance, enabling them to support regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and effective risk management.

Course Outline

Introduction to Basel Framework & Basel III Overview
 • Evolution from Basel I to Basel III
 • Objectives of Basel III reforms
 • Global regulatory landscape
 • Basel III implementation timelines

Capital Adequacy Framework
 • Regulatory capital structure
 • Common Equity Tier 1, Tier 1, and Tier 2
 • Capital conservation buffer
 • Countercyclical buffer concepts

Risk-Weighted Assets & Credit Risk
 • Standardized approach overview
 • Credit risk weighting principles
 • Exposure categories and calculations
 • Impact on lending portfolios

Market & Operational Risk Overview
 • Market risk fundamentals
 • Operational risk concepts
 • Capital implications
 • Risk governance awareness

Leverage Ratio Framework
 • Purpose of leverage ratio
 • Exposure measure components
 • On-balance and off-balance sheet treatment
 • Risk mitigation considerations

Liquidity Risk Management under Basel III
 • Liquidity risk drivers
 • Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
 • High-quality liquid assets
 • Stress scenarios awareness

Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)
 • NSFR objectives
 • Stable funding concepts
 • Asset and liability treatment
 • Long-term funding discipline

Systemic Risk & Macroprudential Measures
 • Systemically important banks
 • Additional capital surcharges
 • Systemic risk buffers
 • Financial stability considerations

Basel III Implementation & Supervisory Review
 • Pillar 2 supervisory review process
 • Internal capital adequacy assessment
 • Stress testing awareness
 • Supervisory expectations

Disclosure, Reporting & Governance
 • Pillar 3 disclosure requirements
 • Transparency and market discipline
 • Governance and board oversight
 • Regulatory communication

Impact of Basel III on Banking Strategy
 • Profitability and balance sheet impact
 • Product pricing considerations
 • Capital optimization strategies
 • Business model adjustments

Basel III Challenges & Future Outlook
 • Implementation challenges
 • Regional variations
 • Basel IV awareness
 • Evolving regulatory expectations

Basel III Capstone Workshop & Best Practices
 • Interpreting Basel III requirements
 • Assessing capital and liquidity position
 • Mapping regulations to business strategy
 • Final workshop review and best practices

Assessment Topics

• Basel III Certified Basel Professional Fundamentals & Regulatory Framework Architecture
• Capital Adequacy, Liquidity Management & Risk Governance
• Credit Risk, Market Risk & Operational Risk Management
• Stress Testing, Compliance Reporting & Regulatory Controls
• Testing, Debugging & Risk Optimization
• End-to-End Basel III Compliance Implementation Project

Evaluation

Participants will be evaluated through scenario-based regulatory analysis exercises, capital and liquidity assessment activities, instructor-led discussions, and a final assessment focused on applying Basel III principles to real-world banking situations.

Course Materials

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive an AcadNXT Certificate of Completion for Basel III – Certified Basel Professional. This digital, verifiable certification validates foundational Basel III knowledge, regulatory compliance understanding, and practical banking risk management expertise and can be shared on LinkedIn and included in professional profiles to enhance banking and risk management career credibility.

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