Manama, Bahrain - September 16, 2014:

BIBF recently received three letters of commendation from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for achieving outstanding results in the June 2014 series of examinations.

BIBF Director, Solveig Nicklos, said that the CIM award, only given to UK & overseas CIM-accredited study centres, was bestowed upon BIBF for achieving 100% pass rates for Level 4 units Marketing Information & Research and Stakeholder Marketing, as well as the Level 6 unit Managing Marketing.

"Stressing the quality of BIBF professional programmes as well as their outcomes is a key priority for the Institute, and this achievement stresses our commitment to that", she added.

The international pass rates for those certifications are around 71%, 59%, and 67% percent respectively.

CIM is the largest and most established marketing organisation in the world. CIM qualifications are industry-proven and internationally recognised, and range from introductory courses for those new to the profession to strategic-level qualifications for senior managers.

In addition to the perfect pass rates, two candidates achieved A grades in their assessments, with one scoring 70% in the Level 4 unit Marketing Information & Research, and the other scoring 73% in the Level 6 unit Managing Marketing.

BIBF currently offers three Levels of CIM Professional marketing qualifications - Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Marketing, Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing and Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing.

For further information, please visit www.bibf.com

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About BIBF
BIBF plays a vital role in the training and development of human capital for the business sector of the Kingdom of Bahrain. BIBF also partners with numerous world-class institutions such as DePaul university and Bangor university, delivering thought leadership, research and advisory, assessment and training solutions in the areas of Accounting and Finance, Academic, Executive development, Banking, Leadership and Management, Insurance as well as Islamic Finance and Information Technology.

BIBF also has over 300 different courses offered in the field of business which come alongside tailor-made training solutions based on organisational requirements; specialised programmes taught by leading market specialists; and professional qualifications and degree programmes in partnership with accredited international organisations.

Since its inception in 1981, BIBF has grown from training 450 applicants a year primarily within the banking industry, to 20,000, drawing participants from all sectors in the field of business. This growth allowed the BIBF to qualify over 200,000 learners in the last 3 decades.

BIBF's faculty is comprised of business veterans, academics and qualified senior industry professionals. BIBF also has a very strong international presence, and has made its mark with clients in Asia, Africa, Europe, USA and the Middle East.

For further information please contact the BIBF Marketing & Communications Department:
Amani Al Buflasa    (Tel : +973 1781 6336   Email : amani@bibf.com )
Zainab Bucheery     (Tel : +973 1781 6312   Email : zainab@bibf.com )

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