Description
Course Name: Advanced Diploma in Microfinance and Entrepreneurship
Course Id: ADME/Q1001.
Eligibility: Completion of 10+2 (higher Secondary) or equivalent.
Objective: The Advanced Diploma in Microfinance and Entrepreneurship is an excellent program for individuals looking to make a difference in the financial services and small business sectors, particularly in underserved or developing areas.
Duration: Six Months.
How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 120 minutes.
No. of Questions- 60. (Multiple Choice Questions).
10 Questions from each module, each carry 10 marks.
Maximum Marks- 600, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| How Students will be Graded: | ||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) |
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) |
| 6 | 41-50 | P (Pass) |
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) |
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Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.
Syllabus:-
Introduction to Microfinance and Entrepreneurship: Definition and Scope of Microfinance, History and Evolution of Microfinance, Role of Microfinance in Economic Development, Microfinance vs. Traditional Banking, Key Players in Microfinance Sector, Government Policies on Microfinance, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Their Functions, Entrepreneurship in the Microfinance Context, Financial Inclusion and Its Impact, Challenges and Opportunities in Microfinance.
Microfinance Products and Services: Types of Microfinance Loans, Savings and Deposit Services, Microinsurance and Its Importance, Micro Leasing and Asset-Based Financing, Remittances and Payment Services, Group Lending and Joint Liability Model, Individual Lending Approach, Interest Rates and Loan Repayment Mechanisms, Digital Microfinance and Fintech Innovations, Case Studies on Microfinance Products.
Entrepreneurship and Business Development: Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur, Business Idea Generation and Feasibility Analysis, Business Planning and Strategy, Market Research and Competitive Analysis, Financial Management for Entrepreneurs, Legal Aspects of Business Registration, Small Business Operations and Management, Risk Management in Entrepreneurship, Case Studies on Successful Entrepreneurs, Government Schemes for Entrepreneurs.
Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Their Operations: Types of Microfinance Institutions, Role of MFIs in Poverty Alleviation, Regulatory Framework for MFIs, Governance and Risk Management in MFIs, Funding Sources for MFIs, Impact Assessment of Microfinance, Technology in Microfinance Operations, Role of NGOs in Microfinance, Challenges Faced by MFIs, Best Practices in Microfinance Management.
Credit Management and Risk Assessment: Principles of Credit Appraisal, Credit Risk Management in Microfinance, Loan Recovery Mechanisms, Role of Credit Bureaus in Microfinance, Managing Non-Performing Loans (NPLs), Impact of Over-Indebtedness on Borrowers, Fraud Prevention in Microfinance, Credit Scoring Techniques, Behavioral Economics in Lending Decisions, Case Studies on Credit Risk Management.
Women Empowerment and Financial Inclusion: Role of Microfinance in Women Empowerment, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Their Impact, Gender and Financial Inclusion, Microfinance for Rural Development, Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs, Financial Literacy for Women, Case Studies on Women in Microfinance, Microfinance and Social Entrepreneurship, Government and NGO Initiatives for Women Entrepreneurs, Social Impact Measurement in Microfinance.
