Social Insurance Diploma

First introduced by the Muhanna Foundation in Amman, Jordan in November 2006, The Social Insurance Diploma trains professionals to contribute to the development and sustainability of social protection tools in an evolving Arab World, thus meeting the growing regional demand for technical and scientific training in social protection and pension-related issues.

SID Mission

Social protection is all around us and touches the lives of all citizens and residents from children to elderly. Individuals, families and societies are affected by different kinds of social protection risks. The design of viable social protection strategies to reduce poverty and to offer the residents of developing countries an acceptable level of protection against shocks and risks is of utmost importance for economic growth and stability.

Our mission is to provide the participants with the knowledge, skills and trends they need in Social Security and Pensions, to continue to be an active leader in capacity building on both the regional and international levels.

The SID program fills the gaps in standard academic teaching and goes beyond. This means that actual case studies and discussions are an essential part of teaching, while the participants are also given a solid theoretical background in social protection.

The contents of the SID focus on recent insights from the academic theory and research as well as on policy problems and solutions. The lecturers interact with the participants and engage in debates.

Diploma / Certificate of Attendance / Exam

After successful completion of 3 compulsory and 2 elective modules of the Social Insurance Diploma Program, participants receive a Diploma in Social Insurance from the Muhanna Foundation. A certificate of attendance is delivered to participants at the end of each module, provided successful attendance, participation and performance in the final exam, the aim of the exam being to ensure that the material has been fully grasped by the participant. The exam consists of a combination of multiple choice questions as well as narrative evaluations.

Future Projects

Advanced courses in Social Insurance.

Intensive Social Insurance Diploma for executives and policy makers.

Extensive Insurance Training.

Important note: Participants should acknowledge in advance that the workshop is intensive, in order to provide the optimal amount of material and knowledge, given the allocated amount of time, the extent of assimilation and benefits from material depending on the participant's efforts and concentration.

WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT THE SOCIAL INSURANCE DIPLOMA PROGRAM

" The Muhanna Foundation was able to produce a new generation in the Arab World capable of understanding the pension issues. The Foundation's social & educational approach generates credibility among participants from Arab countries"
Mr. Aouni Obeidate, Legal advisor - Abu Dhabi Retirement and Benefits Fund, United Arab Emirates

" Special thanks to the foundation …I am grateful for your explanation that helped to have a better knowledge on social insurance and the role of investments.Thank you for communicating your knowledge in a smooth and clear way"
Mrs. Maha Al Binali, Supervisor in Finance Directorate - General Organization for Social Insurance, Bahrain

" I enjoyed the practical examples that were very close to my line of work…"
Mrs. Buthaina Ibrahim Mohammad Saleh, administrative manager - The National Pensions Fund, Sudan

" The positive thing in this program is the presence of many speakers from different backgrounds".
Ms. Wajeha Yousif Ahmed, Head of Indemnities Section - Pension & Gratuities Directorate, Pension Fund Commission, Bahrain

" We had a closer look at the work of an actuary..Really interesting and mostly needed in our organizations…"
Mr Sami Al Zadjali, Pension Services Manager - Civil Service Employees Pension Fund, Oman

" Attractive and challenging…".
Ms. Eman Abdulla Dhaif, Installments $ Commutation Supervisor,Pension Benefit Rights Directorate - Pension Fund Commission, Bahrain

" Thank you for efforts and warm welcome. Hope to be part of all next events in the future "
Mr. Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al-Kamiyani, Insurance Inspector - Public Authority for Social Insurance, Oman

"Big thanks to the Muhanna Foundation for the extensive role and the encouragements in reaching the greatest benefit for the participants and contributing to social insurance awareness. Subjects are very beneficial for the future and for my line of work"
Mr. Abdallah Ibrahim Al-Zirri, Supervisor in Benefits Insurance Directorate - General Organization for Social Insurance, Bahrain.