A tailored course, built for your situation
Reference of choice on cross-functional Basel III risk calls
Become the firm’s go-to practitioner for Basel III capital adequacy decisions
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Who this is for
Senior risk or compliance practitioner at a global financial institution, responsible for Basel III capital reporting, internal capital adequacy assessments, or cross-functional regulatory coordination.
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, auditors focused solely on SOX, or professionals outside financial services regulation.
What you walk away with
- Recognized as the internal reference for Basel III capital framework interpretation
- Lead cross-functional alignment on capital ratio calculations and thresholds
- Produce clear, defensible capital adequacy narratives for senior stakeholders
- Anticipate regulator questions and prepare responses in advance
- Build reusable templates for Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 reporting cycles
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Basel III First Principles
Foundational mechanics of Basel III: origins, objectives, and scope. Understand the three pillars, capital tiers, and how they apply to systemic banks.
12 chapters in this module
- Origins of Basel III post-the current cycle
- Pillar 1 vs Pillar 2 vs Pillar 3
- Minimum capital requirements
- Capital adequacy ratio formula
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital
- Leverage ratio basics
- Countercyclical buffers
- G-SIB surcharges
- Domestic systemically important banks
- Implementation timeline phases
- US vs EU vs APAC variation
- Regulatory expectation shifts
Module 2. Capital Ratio Calculations
Step-by-step breakdown of key capital metrics: CET1, Tier 1, Total Capital, Leverage Ratio, and LCR. Practice with real firm-level balance sheet data.
12 chapters in this module
- CET1 numerator components
- CET1 denominator adjustments
- Risk-weighted asset calculation
- Tier 1 capital inclusion rules
- Total capital calculation
- Leverage ratio numerator
- Leverage ratio denominator
- Off-balance sheet exposures
- Derivatives credit valuation
- Securitization exposures
- Counterparty credit risk
- Output floor application
Module 3. Pillar 1 Implementation
Apply Basel III standards to actual firm data. Focus on standardised approach, IRB, and output floor compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Standardised credit risk
- IRB foundation approach
- IRB advanced approach
- Credit valuation adjustment
- Market risk CVA
- Fundamental review of trading
- Operational risk standardised
- Insurance capital requirements
- SME exposure treatment
- Large exposure framework
- Concentration limits
- Group-wide reporting
Module 4. Pillar 2 Requirements
Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP), Stress Testing, Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP).
12 chapters in this module
- ICAAP governance
- Stress test design
- Scenario selection
- Reverse stress testing
- SREP cycle timing
- Capital planning process
- Internal models validation
- Governance escalation paths
- Capital conservation buffer
- Pillar 2 guidance
- Capital add-ons
- Capital distribution limits
Module 5. Pillar 3 Disclosures
Public reporting templates, transparency requirements, and how to align internal models with disclosure statements.
12 chapters in this module
- Pillar 3 framework
- Frequency and scope
- Capital disclosure template
- Leverage ratio disclosure
- Liquidity coverage ratio
- Net stable funding ratio
- Exposure aggregation
- Risk profile transparency
- Model changes disclosure
- Capital adequacy narrative
- Peer comparison reporting
- Regulator feedback tracking
Module 6. Cross-Functional Alignment
Bridge risk, finance, and legal teams on Basel III deliverables. Build consensus on capital treatment and reporting boundaries.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder mapping
- Risk-finance alignment
- Legal entity capital allocation
- Intercompany exposures
- Tax implications of capital
- Transfer pricing effects
- Dividend policy constraints
- M&A capital impact
- Internal capital pricing
- Cost of capital modeling
- Regulatory capital vs economic capital
- Capital planning integration
Module 7. Regulatory Engagement Prep
Prepare for supervisory dialogue: anticipate questions, draft responses, and structure supporting evidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulator question patterns
- Capital ratio explainability
- Model justification templates
- Stress test narrative
- ICAAP documentation
- SREP response drafting
- Capital buffer rationale
- Model change history
- Governance escalation logs
- External audit coordination
- Third-party validation
- Regulatory correspondence archive
Module 8. Internal Training Enablement
Equip others to understand Basel III. Develop firm-wide training assets and reference materials.
12 chapters in this module
- Basel III 101 deck
- Capital ratio explainer
- Leverage ratio myths
- ICAAP overview video
- Internal Q&A repository
- Glossary of terms
- Scenario walkthroughs
- Department-specific briefings
- New hire onboarding
- Annual refresh materials
- Management dashboard
- Regulatory change alerts
Module 9. Capital Planning Integration
Embed Basel III requirements into annual capital planning and budgeting cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Capital allocation process
- Business line capital charges
- Return on capital thresholds
- Dividend capacity modeling
- Buyback impact
- M&A capital stress testing
- Organic growth limits
- Capital return policies
- Stress scenario adjustments
- Capital ratios under growth
- Leverage trend monitoring
- Board presentation prep
Module 10. Technology and Data Readiness
Ensure systems support Basel III reporting: data lineage, automation, and integration.
12 chapters in this module
- Data governance framework
- Source system mapping
- Golden data record
- ETL pipelines
- Validation rules
- Model input controls
- Output reconciliation
- Automation thresholds
- Exception handling
- Audit trail requirements
- Change management
- System of record designation
Module 11. Future-Proofing Against Reforms
Anticipate Basel IV and beyond. Track evolving standards and adapt internal practices.
12 chapters in this module
- Basel 3.1 updates
- Output floor implementation
- Standardised approach changes
- IRB phaseout
- Transition timelines
- Mortgage risk weights
- Operational risk model
- Climate risk integration
- Digital asset capital treatment
- Crypto exposure framework
- Geopolitical risk overlay
- Cyber risk capital charge
Module 12. Becoming the Reference
Position yourself as the go-to practitioner through visibility, consistency, and authority.
12 chapters in this module
- Internal expertise branding
- Speaking up in meetings
- Documentation ownership
- Mentoring juniors
- Cross-team collaboration
- Regulator liaison role
- Executive briefing prep
- Thought leadership writing
- Conference participation
- Internal newsletter
- Post-mortem sharing
- Lessons learned archive
How this maps to your situation
- During ICAAP cycle preparation
- Ahead of SREP submission
- When revising capital planning process
- Before regulator engagement
Before vs. after
Before
Basel III questions flow laterally across teams, with no clear ownership or consistency in interpretation.
After
You're the first call when Basel III issues arise. Your frameworks shape firm-wide practice and regulatory responses.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit within weekly planning cycles.
If nothing changes
Without intentional positioning, others will define Basel III norms, and your influence on capital decisions will diminish.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic Basel III overviews, this course delivers firm-ready templates, cross-functional alignment strategies, and positioning tactics to make you the internal reference.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior risk, compliance, or finance practitioners responsible for Basel III capital reporting, ICAAP, or cross-functional regulatory coordination at major financial institutions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this relevant if my firm is not a G-SIB?
Yes. Capital adequacy principles apply across size tiers, and positioning as a reference elevates your internal standing regardless.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to fit within weekly planning cycles..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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