souleymon:
For us that don't know what it stand.
It serves no usefulness since op didn't state what it stands for

Obinnau:
what's CIBN

timawoku:
CIBN is as useless as 'P' in Pneumonia, did mine 12 years ago and never helped me, it is also like that NIM of a thing we all rushed to do during NYSC, I don't even know where those certifcates are again. Do ICAN and you most definately be relevant, persevere and reap for the rest of labour life....cheers!

Obinnau:
what's CIBN

PaperLace:
Comparing CIBN to NIM has to be the most preposterous comparison I have seen in my life.
CIBN and NIM are not and can never be on the same scale if truly you've passed through both.

OP, globally? I can't really tell.
In Nigeria? Yes.
ICAN was everything till it became pertinent to have a certification for bankers or people in the banking industry.

*I have seen people get jobs for having CIBN.
*I have seen job adverts specify, ICAN, ACIB, CIP would be given special advantage.
*There is a level you can't assume without having one.
*Maybe the people that commented above think banking is all about operations and marketing. There are specialised unit in banking, you need such certifications to function in.

Steps are currently taken to ensure every 'banker' has one. It has been done severally but kicked against. We need to have professionals and people enthusiastic about the job in that industry_ not any waka pass.

Odunharry:

Like this input.

PaperLace:
Comparing CIBN to NIM has to be the most preposterous comparison I have seen in my life.
CIBN and NIM are not and can never be on the same scale if truly you've passed through both or CIBN.

OP, globally? I can't really tell.
In Nigeria? Yes.
ICAN was everything till it became pertinent to have a certification for bankers or people in the banking industry.
Some people think having certifications would 'automatically' land them jobs, I have seen jobless people with ICAN too. I have seen jobless engineers with HSEs. That said...

*I have seen people get jobs for having CIBN. I have also lost chances for not having one or being in the process of having one in the past.
*I have seen job adverts specify, ICAN, ACIB, CIP would be given special advantage. Do you know more than the recruiters?
*There is a level you can't assume without having one in the bank.
*Maybe the people that commented above think banking is all about operations and marketing. There are specialised unit in banking, you need such certifications to function in.

Steps are currently taken to ensure every 'banker' has one. It has been done in the past severally, but kicked against. We need to have professionals and people enthusiastic about the job in that industry_ not any waka pass.

If you're a banker, who has done CIBN and it didn't influence your work ethics positively, just know you're part of the problem in the industry.

timawoku:
CIBN is as useless as 'P' in Pneumonia, did mine 12 years ago and never helped me, it is also like that NIM of a thing we all rushed to do during NYSC, I don't even know where those certifcates are again. Do ICAN and you most definately be relevant, persevere and reap for the rest of labour life....cheers!

PaperLace:
Comparing CIBN to NIM has to be the most preposterous comparison I have seen in my life.
CIBN and NIM are not and can never be on the same scale if truly you've passed through both or CIBN.

OP, globally? I can't really tell.
In Nigeria? Yes.
ICAN was everything till it became pertinent to have a certification for bankers or people in the banking industry _ICAN didn't cover all the nitty-gritty of Banking/Finance.
Some people think having certifications would 'automatically' land them jobs, I have seen jobless people with ICAN too. I have seen jobless engineers with HSEs. That said...

*I have seen people get jobs for having CIBN certification. I have also lost chances for not having one or being in the process of having one in the past.
*I have seen job adverts specify, ICAN, ACIB, CIP would be given special advantage. Do you know more than the recruiters?
*There is a level you can't assume without having one in the bank.
*Maybe the people that commented above think banking is all about operations and marketing. There are specialised unit in banking, you need such certifications to function in.

Steps are currently taken to ensure every 'banker' has one. It has been done in the past severally, but kicked against. We need to have professionals and people enthusiastic about the job in that industry_ not any waka pass.

If you're a banker, who has done CIBN and it didn't influence your work ethics positively, just know you're part of the problem in the industry.

PaperLace:
Comparing CIBN to NIM has to be the most preposterous comparison I have seen in my life.
CIBN and NIM are not and can never be on the same scale if truly you've passed through both or CIBN.

OP, globally? I can't really tell.
In Nigeria? Yes.
ICAN was everything till it became pertinent to have a certification for bankers or people in the banking industry _ICAN didn't cover all the nitty-gritty of Banking/Finance.
Some people think having certifications would 'automatically' land them jobs, I have seen jobless people with ICAN too. I have seen jobless engineers with HSEs. That said...

*I have seen people get jobs for having CIBN certification. I have also lost chances for not having one or being in the process of having one in the past.
*I have seen job adverts specify, ICAN, ACIB, CIP would be given special advantage. Do you know more than the recruiters?
*There is a level you can't assume without having one in the bank.
*Maybe the people that commented above think banking is all about operations and marketing. There are specialised unit in banking, you need such certifications to function in.

Steps are currently taken to ensure every 'banker' has one. It has been done in the past severally, but kicked against. We need to have professionals and people enthusiastic about the job in that industry_ not any waka pass.

If you're a banker, who has done CIBN and it didn't influence your work ethics positively, just know you're part of the problem in the industry.

timawoku:
madam take a chill pill, ICAN surpassess both CIBN and NIM, most definately professional courses are added advantages, but not equal to ICAN...if you have both CIBN and NIM you are still beneath those that have ICAN...I know because I have all of them and I have been in the banking sector for 15 years now...

luvility:


#Gbam...you just said my mind. On Nigerians are only interested in certificates, if you don't have any added value for the exam or a course, then its a waste on your part.

PaperLace:

You could have been in banking for 55yrs, If that advice is what you would give a surbodinate_ I shake my head.
If this is all you can reply to my post, I really don't have any business arguing with you.
ICAN surpasses CIBN? Which scale did you use to weigh it?
It's not how long bro, it's how well.


Tell them. Pack all the certifications in Nigeria, if you have no relevant skill_ you remain irrelevant.

timawoku:
sweetheart ICAN is by far relevant than CIBN in all ramifications (even banks would easily pick a chartered accountant to a chartered banker) that is the way it is... I will outrightly advise anybody who cares to listen to go for ICAN rather than waste their time with CIBN (my opinion though), I did the 3 and the little opportunity I have had in the labour market have afforded me the knowledge that ICAN surpasses the rest (in business field), used 4 years to study banking and finance and CIBN but had to still go for ICAN before I got my footings...aside bank where can a CIBN holder have edge again?

Muzikluva:
waoh...really? and to think I almost registered for NIM, HSE/PMP and one customer relationshp course like that. I am a corp member