Accredited Certifications

EARN YOUR CFBA or CFWA CREDENTIAL
and differentiate yourself in the field of family enterprise​

The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses (DCFB) has partnered with the Family Firm Institute (FFI), the most trusted and globally recognised provider of family enterprise professional education, to create an opportunity for unparalleled interaction with internationally renowned faculty, thought leaders, and a global network of specialists.

The ‘Certificate in Family Business Advising’ and ‘Certificate in Family Wealth Advising’ programmes are designed to advance the field of family enterprise by enabling DCFB-FFI students to hone their thinking, enhance their skills, and better serve their clients. DCFB-FFI certificate programmes are the product of more than 30 years of practice and research, and offer students time-tested knowledge and skill development through a multidisciplinary approach presented in a convenient online format. Enrol today and take your family business skills to the next level.

Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA)

The Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA) is designed for those who work with multi-generational families who own an operating business.

The programme consists of four required courses, which are offered quarterly and include online self-paced lessons, readings, videos, assignments, and quizzes:

• GEN 101 Family Enterprise: Understanding Families in Business and Families of Wealth (eBook)
• GEN 102 Systems Thinking for the Family Enterprise Advisor
• GEN 201 The Action Research Model as Applied to Family Enterprise Advising
• GEN 501 Evidence-Based Advising: Using Research to Empower Family Enterprises

Includes an option to be paired with a mentor, one year of FFI membership, and registration to attend an FFI global conference.

AED 12,850 (excluding VAT)

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Certificate in Family Wealth Advising (CFWA)

The Certificate in Family Wealth Advising (CFWA) is designed for those who work with multi-generational families whose activities centre on a portfolio of investments, a family office, philanthropic initiatives, etc. The programme consists of four required courses, which are offered quarterly and include online self-paced lessons, readings, videos, assignments, and quizzes:

• GEN 101 Family Enterprise: Understanding Families in Business and Families of Wealth (eBook)
• GEN 102 Systems Thinking for the Family Enterprise Advisor
• GEN 202 Advising the Family Wealth System: A Multidisciplinary Approach
• GEN 501 Evidence-Based Advising: Using Research to Empower Family Enterprises

Includes an option to be paired with a mentor, one year of FFI membership, and registration to attend an FFI global conference.

AED 12,850 (excluding VAT)

ENROLL IN CFWA