Banking Regulation, Supervision and Basel Training Course

This five-day course builds command of how banks are regulated and supervised, and of the Basel framework that shapes prudential rules worldwide. It covers the purpose and architecture of banking regulation, capital adequacy and the Basel capital framework, liquidity and other prudential requirements, and the practice of banking supervision. Participants leave able to understand and apply the rules that govern banks, whether they work inside a bank or supervise one.

Banking is among the most heavily regulated activities in any economy, and for good reason. When banks fail, the damage spreads far beyond their shareholders, into savings, credit and confidence across the whole system. The rules that govern how much capital a bank must hold, how much liquidity it must keep, and how it must manage risk are the system's defence against that danger, and the Basel framework has become the global reference point for those rules.

This course builds a working command of that framework, grounded in how regulation is applied in African jurisdictions and not only in its global form. It covers why banks are regulated and how, the Basel framework and the capital adequacy rules at its heart, the liquidity and other prudential requirements built up around it, and the practice of supervision through which regulators enforce them. Participants leave able to understand the prudential rules that govern banks, see how capital and liquidity requirements are calculated and why, and engage confidently with regulation and supervision from either side of the relationship.

• Explain why and how banks are regulated within the financial system
• Analyse the architecture of banking regulation and supervision
• Trace the evolution of the Basel framework and its three pillars
• Apply the concept of capital adequacy to a bank's balance sheet
• Calculate and interpret core capital ratios
• Apply liquidity and funding requirements to a bank's position
• Evaluate how risk is treated within the regulatory framework
• Assess the practice of banking supervision from monitoring to intervention
• Judge how regulation is applied and adapted within African jurisdictions

This course is designed for:

• Bank risk, compliance and finance staff
• Central bank and supervisory staff
• Regulatory reporting staff in banks
• Internal and external auditors of banks
• Treasury and capital management staff
• Bank managers and executives
• Microfinance and other regulated institution staff
• Professionals moving into bank regulation

The course uses an applied, example based methodology in which each element of regulation is introduced concisely, then worked through calculations, cases and supervisory scenarios using realistic bank data.

• Expert led sessions and facilitated discussion
• Capital and liquidity calculation exercises
• Regulatory and supervisory case studies
• Group analysis and structured discussion
• A daily practical session building towards a final application clinic

Organisations that invest in this training can expect:

• Stronger regulatory understanding across the institution
• Better managed capital and liquidity positions
• Improved regulatory compliance and reporting accuracy
• Reduced risk of breaches, sanctions and reputational damage
• A smoother, more informed relationship with supervisors
• Better informed strategic and risk decisions
• Earlier anticipation of regulatory change
• Stronger coordination between risk, finance and compliance functions
• A more regulation literate workforce overall

Participants who enrol in this training will benefit from:

• A clear command of banking regulation and the Basel framework
• The ability to understand and calculate capital and liquidity rules
• Stronger command of prudential requirements generally
• Greater confidence in regulatory discussions and reviews
• A sharper view of risk seen through a regulatory lens
• A valued, specialised regulatory knowledge base
• Stronger credibility with regulators or with the institutions you regulate
• A practical toolkit of regulatory concepts, ratios and tools
• A stronger platform for senior risk, compliance or supervisory roles

At Strategic Revenue Africa, our certification goes beyond proof of attendance—it represents practical competence and measurable capability. Upon successful completion of our training programs, participants are awarded a Certificate of Completion from Strategic Revenue Africa, recognizing their ability to apply acquired knowledge in real-world settings. As an organization focused on architecting sustainable revenue and strengthening organizational performance, our certifications signal that participants are equipped with skills that drive results, not just theory.

A basic understanding of banking and bank balance sheets is helpful. The course suits those who work in or supervise banks and need to understand the prudential rules. A working command of English and comfort with basic numeracy are sufficient, and the Banking Operations and Bank Management course is a useful precursor.