The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) Pakistan conducted the Training of Trainers (TOT) – Certified Professional Trainer (CPT) Certification Program (Batch-4) from February 19 to 23, 2026, at its Islamabad campus. The five-day certification program was designed to enhance instructional excellence and strengthen professional training capabilities within Pakistan’s financial sector.
The program brought together stakeholders from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and various commercial banks, highlighting the importance of structured and standardized training practices across the banking and financial services industry. With increasing demand for skilled trainers who can effectively transfer knowledge and build institutional capacity, the initiative focused on developing participants into competent and confident professional trainers.
The training was led by Mr. Sohail Rizvi, a seasoned trainer with extensive experience in instructional methodologies and professional development. Throughout the program, participants were exposed to modern learning principles and adult learning theories that form the foundation of effective training delivery. The sessions emphasized the shift from traditional, lecture-based teaching to interactive and learner-centered approaches aligned with contemporary professional environments.
A key component of the program was instructional design, where participants learned how to structure training programs with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and practical relevance. The training addressed how to analyze training needs, develop engaging content, and align learning objectives with organizational goals. This approach aimed to ensure that training initiatives deliver tangible results rather than remaining purely theoretical exercises.
The program also focused extensively on effective facilitation techniques, enabling participants to manage diverse learning environments and engage audiences with varying professional backgrounds. Topics included communication skills, presentation techniques, group dynamics, and methods to encourage participation and critical thinking. Practical exercises and simulations allowed participants to apply these techniques in controlled settings, reinforcing learning through hands-on experience.
Another critical area covered during the program was training evaluation and assessment. Participants were guided on how to measure the effectiveness of training programs through structured evaluation tools and feedback mechanisms. The sessions highlighted the importance of post-training assessment in determining knowledge retention, behavioral change, and overall impact on organizational performance.
According to NIBAF officials, the objective of the TOT–CPT Certification Program was to build a pool of qualified trainers capable of delivering high-impact and result-oriented training programs within their respective institutions. By strengthening internal training capacity, financial institutions can improve workforce competence, ensure regulatory alignment, and support long-term organizational development.
The successful completion of Batch-4 reflects NIBAF Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to capacity building and professional excellence in the financial sector. Through collaboration with key stakeholders such as the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks, the institute continues to support the development of standardized training frameworks that meet evolving industry requirements.
As the financial sector undergoes rapid transformation driven by regulatory changes, digitalization, and increasing customer expectations, the role of skilled trainers has become more critical than ever. Programs such as the TOT–CPT Certification Training enable institutions to cultivate in-house expertise, ensuring sustainable knowledge transfer and continuous professional growth across the banking ecosystem.
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