Program Ideology

This course would endow effective dissemination of health literacy, which plays an important role in the decision of the public in seeking preventive health measures and health care services. The course would supplement professionals and students with the concept of information management and application of information technology to medical and health care issues. The course is specially designed for the health care professionals, doctors, clinicians, nurses etc. the people are interested in health care information and providing health care services to the community.
This course would enhance the knowledge of professionals and students with the concept of information management and application of information technology to medical and health care issues.

Program Outline

Health Care Organization and Management

Unit 1: Health Care

Chapter1: Introduction to Health Care What is Health Care, Divisions of Health Care Organisations.
Chapter 2: Hospitals Introduction to Hospitals, Hospitals in India, Role Perceptions of Hospitals, Hospital as a Social System, Intramural and Extramural Functions of Hospitals, Hospital Community Relationship, Primary Health Care and Hospitals, Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion.

Unit 2: Health Care services

Chapter1: Health Care Organisation Overview of Heath Care Organisation, Organisational Structure, Authority Relationships, Delegation, Hospital Organisation Pyramid, Organisational Chart, Matrix Organisation.

Chapter 2: Health Care Planning in India Structure and Organisation, Evolution of Health Planning, NMEP-MPO, Kala Azar Control, Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Control, Tuberculosis Control Programme, Filaria Control Programme, Leprosy Eradication Programme, AIDS Control Programme, Family Welfare Programme, Safe Motherhood Initiative, Immunisation Programme, Cancer Control Programme, Diabetes Control Programme, Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme, Blindness Control Programme, Water Supply Sanitation Programme, Mental Health Programme, Minimum Needs Programme.

Unit 3: Health Care Policy and Indicators

Chapter 1: Health Care Policy Introduction to Health Care Policies, Fundamental Policies, Indian Health Policy, Evidence Based Policy, Data Sources.

Chapter 2: Health Care Indicators Introduction, Uses and Selection Criteria, Categories, Health Policy Indicators, Social and Economic Indicators, Relevant Indicators, Basic Health Status Indicators.

Unit 4: Primary Health Care

Chapter 1: Introduction to Primary Health Care What is Primary Health Care, Primary Health Care Components.

Chapter 2: Primary Health Care Management Introduction, Assessment of the Situation, Selection of Priorities, Identifying Health Objectives, Contemplation of Strategies, Mobilisation of Resources, Communication of Decisions, Management of Drugs and Resources, Supervision of Health Care, Monitoring of Work.

Chapter 3: Primary Health Care in India Rural Infrastructure, Community Involvement, Participation v/s Involvement, Strategies and Mechanisms for CIH, Hindering Factors, Role of Non-Health Sectors, Immediate Health Needs, Treatment of Common Illnesses, Health in the 21st Century.

Unit 5: Organising Health Care Services

Chapter 1: Health care Planning Introduction, Outpatient Services, Categories of Outpatient, Planning of Outpatient Services, Problems and Solutions.

Chapter 2: Nursing, Casualty and Diagnostic Services Overview of Nursing Care Service, Objectives of Nursing Care Service, Functions and Role of Nursing Services, Primary Nursing Method, Factors Influencing Nurses Requirement, Policies and Procedures, Casualty Services, Day Care Services, Diagnostic Services.

Chapter 3: Medical Records and Statistics Introduction, Format Types and Design Principles, Medical Retention Policy, Medical Records Department, Hospital Administration v/s MRD, Operating Department, Health Care Statistics, Utilisation Statistics.

Chapter 4: Hospital Infection Introduction, Sources of Infection, Hospital Infection Control Programme, Precautions for HIV/AIDS.

Chapter 5: Hospital Resources and Services Introduction to Materials Management, Purchasing Procedures, Evaluation of Hospital Services, Factors Influencing Hospital Services.

Unit 6: Health Care Information Systems

Chapter 1: Overview of Informational Systems Introduction, Nolan's Growth Model, Stages of Human Activity in Health Care, Information Processing, Computer Applications

Chapter 2: Information Systems Models Introduction, Cascade Model, Business Model, Modeling Clinical Practice, PHS (Public Health Surveillance), Reference Models, IRD (Information Requirement Determination).

Chapter 3: Computer Applications Introduction, Creation of Documents, Diagnostics, Patient Questionnaires, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Pharmaceuticals and Telemedicine, Research and Education.

Chapter 4: Impact on Health Care Management Overview, Elements of Management, PPBS, Network Analysis and Types.

Chapter 5: Financial Management of Health Care Introduction, Billing System, Pay Roll, Accounts, Finance Department, Patient Appointment Systems, Pharmacy, Resource Management.

Chapter 6: Clinical Data Collection Systems Introduction to Computerised Systems, Content Design of Questionnaire, Advantages and Disadvantages, Example of CBMRs, Screen Design, Data Collection Using Portable Equipments, Basic Module.

Chapter 7: Health Information in Nursing Care Introduction, Nursing Informatics, KADS, Nursing Support Systems. Chapter 8: Health Information Resource Domains Health Information Networks, Public Health Information Resources, Public Health Information Resources.

Unit 7: Health Care Education Systems

Chapter1: Interactive Systems Introduction, Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, Educating Children, Educating Adults, Educating Older People, Process of Communication, Barriers to Communication, Communication and Health Education, Mass Media and Group Dynamics, One-to-one Counselling, Art Forms and Folk Traditions.

Chapter 2: Education Process Introduction, Client Assessment, Learning Environment, Planning, Evaluation, Health Education Materials and Sources, Guidelines to Review, Planning New Material.

Chapter 3: Instructive Systems Introduction, Knowledge Representation, Multimedia, Hypertext and Hypermedia, Advances in Speech Recognition, User Interfaces to the Internet, Co-operative Work Environment, Customisable User Interfaces, User Interfaces Design Principles.

Program is Intended for

This course is launched for healthcare and medical professionals and all the graduates who are planning to take healthcare organization and their management as their career.

Program Features

This course has not only applied aspects of Healthcare Organization and their Management but also strengths students and professionals in developing additional skills such as project handling / execution and further more research report writing which is an international requirement and management practices. The course makes use of best of the resources available to the Institute at large and also utilizes the resources available in public and private domain. Designed and developed to provide best support to the students.

Eligibility

Any graduate in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology etc. are eligible to join the program.

Duration 3 Months

Examination / Assessments

Online examination will be held after the completion of course. Assessment is also done after every chapter whose marks also are taken into consideration for final award of certificate.

Program Fee INR 5000 /-

Bio-Informatics & Healthcare Management - Biotechnology Intellectual Property Management

Course Ideology
Creative ideas and expressions of the human mind that have commercial value and receive the legal protection of a property right. The major legal mechanisms for protecting Biotechnology intellectual property rights are copyrights, patents, and trademarks. Biotechnology Intellectual property Management enable owners to select who may access and use their Biotechnology property and to protect it from unauthorized use. This course would enhance the knowledge of professionals and students with the concept of managing Biotechnology intellectual property management
Program Outline

Biotechnology Intellectual Property Management
Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline and preferably to Graduates in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology etc are eligible to join the program.
Duration 3 Months
Examination / Assessments

Online examination will be held after the completion of the course. Assessment is also done after every chapter whose marks are also taken into consideration for final award of certificate.
Program Fee INR 5000 /-

Bio-Informatics & Healthcare Management - Basics of Bioinformatics

Program Ideology

Bioinformatics the latest & hottest buzzword is the field of science in which biology, computer science and Information Technology merge into a single discipline. The ultimate goal of bioinformatics is to enable the discovery of new biological insights as well as to create a global perspective from which unifying principles in biology can be discerned. The program provides a basic level of expertise in Bioinformatics and its usage in the industry.
Program is Intended for

This Program is intended for all the professionals who wishes to understand bioinformatics basics and its application areas in furthering their in bioinformatics.
The Program is designed to create basic level of expertise in Bioinformatics so one can module the future of Life science Industry with their technological & managerial skills.
Eligibility

Persons having a Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Management, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Mathematics, Computer science, Pharmacology, Marketing, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular biology, Medicines and other relevant Qualification in the respective areas are eligible. Doctors, Computer professionals, R&D Scientist having Graduation, Post graduation and PhD qualifications are also encouraged to apply for the Program. Highly motivated undergraduate in their final year may also apply.
Duration 3 Months
Examination / Assessments

Online examination will be held after the completion of Program. Assessment is also done after every chapter whose marks are also taken into consideration for final award of certificate.
Program Fee INR 5000 /-

Bio-Informatics & Healthcare Management - Biomedical Intellectual Property Management

Program Ideology

Creative ideas and expressions of the human mind that have commercial value and receive the legal protection of a property right. The major legal mechanisms for protecting biomedical intellectual property rights are copyrights, patents, and trademarks. biomedical intellectual property rights enable owners to select who may access and use their biomedical property and to protect it from unauthorized use.
This course would enhance the knowledge of professionals and students with the concept of managing Biomedical Intellectual Property Management
Program is Intended for

This course is launched for healthcare and medical professionals and all the graduates who is planning to take their career in Biomedical property management
Eligibility

Any graduate in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life sciences, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology etc. are eligible to join the program.
Duration 3 Months
Examination / Assessments

Online examination will be held after the completion of the course. Assessment is also done after every chapter whose marks are also taken into consideration for final award of Certificate.
Program Fee INR 5000 /-

Bio-Informatics & Healthcare Management - Drug Design and Discovery

Bio-Informatics & Healthcare Management - Pharma Regulatory Affairs

Course Ideology

Regulatory Affairs in the pharmaceutical industry aims at the protection of human health. Regulation promotes various activities so as to ensure safety, efficacy and quality of drugs. The regulations are applied to all drugs from new, innovative to long established products. It also applies to drugs from different sources, regardless of whether they are produced domestically or imported by the pubic or private sector.

Program Outline

Pharma Regulatory Affairs

Course is Intended for

The Program is designed for those who are looking in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Regulation Industry and health sectors especially Drug Development and Regulation.

Program Features

The Program makes use of best of the resources available to the Institute at large and also utilizes the resources available in public and private domain.
The courseware is sufficient to complete the Program.
An explanatory overview of the regulatory process, and the key regulatory documents produced during the process and are easy to learn.
The Important role in Regulation, drug approval, and drug marketing processes will enhance the knowledge skill basis for the career development.
Regulatory Policy Structure will help in better understanding of regulation and its importance.
Regular Internet access is essential for this course because you need to take part in online discussions for many of the modules. You also need online access to a wide selection of articles and study material supplied by us.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Teaching and learning methods are developed in BII are equipped with quality and These qualities are acquired through class content documents, directed reading, a range of on-line systems of information retrieval, literature reviews and moderated on-line seminars.

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in any discipline is eligible to join the Program. Highly motivated students pursuing graduation /Diplomas courses in Pharmaceutical science/chemistry and allied areas are also eligible. If you do not have a degree we will consider your application based on your professional work experience and other qualifications.
Duration 3 Months

Examination / Assessments

Online examination will be held after the completion of Program. Assessment is also done after every chapter whose marks are also taken into consideration for final award of certificate.
Program Fee INR 5000 /-

Program Outline

Pharma Regulatory Affairs : Objectives & Issues, Drug Regulatory Authorities, Overview of Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulation of Pharmaceutical Devices, Regulation on Alternative System of Medicine, Bioethics, Regulatory Affairs Profession.

Bio-Informatics & Healthcare Management - Contract Research in Pharma Industry

Bio-Informatics & Healthcare Management - Clinical Trials & Clinical Research

Bio-Informatics & Healthcare Management - Pharma Intellectual Property Management

Bio-Informatics & Healthcare Management - Quality Assurance in Pharma Industry

Event Management - Diploma in Event Management

Online Course Title
Diploma in Event Management

Course Outline

Who can enroll?

Anybody who want to know about the industry can enroll for this program. Even new entrants into the Event industry stand to benefit from this program. Working professionals, too, can greatly improve their career prospects

Objective

The objective of this course is to deliver e-learning content to all those who would like to pursue a career in Event Management.
Duration of the course 6 months

Certified Financial Planner

Module 1 : Introduction to Financial Planning
Unit 1: Financial Planning
Lessons 1: Overview of Financial Planning
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Financial Planning Process
Need for a Financial Planner
Role of a Financial Planner
Need and Scope of Financial Planning
Future of Financial Planning in India
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 2: Establishing Client Planner Relationship
Lessons 1: Issues and Concepts Related to Financial Planning Process
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Services Provided and Documentation
Letters of Engagement and Disclosure Statements
Issues and Concepts
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 3: Data Gathering and Goal Setting
Lessons 1: Data Gathering
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Types of Information Needed
The Process of Gathering Data
Lesson Summary
Lessons 2: Goal Setting
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Types of Financial Goals
Goals for Different Financial Needs
Life Situation and Personal Values
Factors Affecting Goals
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Financial Planning Questionnaire
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Filling the Questionnaire
Types of Questionnaire
Seeking Further Information
Lesson Summary
Unit 4: Analysing Client Data
Lessons 1: Analysis of Relevant Information
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Personal Information
Goals and Objectives
Retirement Planning
Future Planning and Discussion Priorities
Risk Tolerance Questions
Investment Goals and Financial Concerns
Estate Planning
Portfolio Constraints
Associated Professionals
Fee Declaration and Enclosures
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Other Important Issues
Lesson Objective
Need for Specialist Advice
Issues that Require Further Clarification
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Developing and Presenting the Financial Plan
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Comprehensive Financial Plan Format
Presenting the plan
Revision of the Plan
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 5: Mastery Test ( Unit 1-4 )
Mastery Test
Unit 6: Assessment of Risk and Client Behaviour
Lessons 1: Client's Attitude, Knowledge and Behaviour
Lesson Objective
Attitude
Questionnaire to Assess Client's Attitude
Knowledge
Questionnaire to Assess Client's Knowledge
Behaviour
Life Events
Health Status of Client
Client's Occupation and Hobbies
Risk Tolerance
Risk Tolerance Questionnaire
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 7: Implementing and Monitoring the Financial Plan
Lessons 1: Implementation
Lesson Objective
Assistance to Client
Implementation of Planning Decisions
Action Plan
Record Keeping and Confidentiality
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Monitoring the Financial Plan
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Reasons for Review
The Review Process
Updating Strategies
Financial Planner's Responsibility
Miscellaneous
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 8: Regulatory Framework
Lessons 1: Requirements for CFP Certification
Lesson Objective
Introduction to FPSB-India
FPSB India's Mission
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 9: Code of Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct
Lessons 1: Code of Ethics
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Principles
Rules
Financial Planning Practice Standards
Standards
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 10: Mastery Test ( Unit 6-9 )
Mastery Test
Unit 11: Cash Flow and Budgeting
Lessons 1: Cash Flow
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Cash Flow Preparation
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Budgeting
Lesson Objective
Budget Preparation
The Budgeting Process
Budget Proforma
Relationship of Budget and Financial Planning
Characteristics of Successful Budgeting
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 12: Personal Use Asset Management
Lessons 1: Leveraging Personal Assets
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Home Equity
Mortgage
Overdraft
Credit Cards
Refinancing
Leasing
Hire Purchase
Consumer Loan
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 13: Personal Financial Statements Analysis
Lessons 1: Financial Statement Analysis
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Personal Financial Statement Ratios
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 14: Mastery Test ( Unit 11-13 )
Mastery Test
Unit 15: Financial Mathematics
Lessons 1: Time Value of Money
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Techniques of Compounding
Techniques of Discounting
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 16: Mastery Test ( Unit 15 )
Mastery Test
Unit 17: Economic Environment and Indicators
Lessons 1: Economic Environment
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Inflation and Deflation
Interest Rates and Yield Curve
Government Monetary and Fiscal Policy
Business Cycle
Economic Indicators
Financial Institutions
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 18: Forms of Business Ownerships/Entity Relationships
Lessons 1: Different types of Business Forms
Lesson Objective
Sole Proprietorship
Partnerships
Limited Liability Companies
Co-operatives
Trust
Foundations
Professional Association
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 19: Ways of Obtaining Title to Property
Lessons 1: Title by Different Forms of Transfer
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Sale
Mortgage
Lease
Exchange
Gift
Transfer of Actionable Claim
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 20: Legal Aspects of Financial Planning
Lessons 1: Legal Aspects
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Tort
Fiduciary Responsibility
Negotiable Instruments
Professional Liability
Agency Law
Consumer Protection
Investor Protection
Annexure
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 21: Mastery Test ( Unit 17-20 )
Mastery Test
Unit 22: Module 1 Main Mastery
Mastery Test
Module 2 : Risk Management and Insurance Planning
Unit 1: Basic Concepts in Risk Management and Insurance
Lessons 1: Insurance
Lesson Objective
Introduction
History of Insurance
Purpose of Insurance
Types of Insurance
Planning Life Insurance
Property and Business Insurance
Insurance Adaptability
Global Insurance Industry
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Introduction to Risk Management
Lesson Objective
Meaning of Risk
Categories of Risk
Types of Risk
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Risk Management Process
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Risk Management Objectives
Risk Management Flow Chart
Insurance as a Risk Management Tool
Role of Planner in Risk Management
Implementation of Risk Management Program
Insurance Market Dynamics and Underwriting Cycle
Insurance Benefits
Uses of Insurance
Advantages and Disadvantages of Insurance
Gambling V/s Insurance
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 2: Insurance Concepts
Lessons 1: Legal Principles of Insurance
Lesson Objective
Basic Legal Principles
Insurable Interest
Indemnity
Umberrima Fides
Subrogation
Contribution
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Insurance Contract
Lesson Objective
Principles of Contract affecting Insurance
Sources of Contract Law
Meaning of Insured
Endorsements/Riders
Deductibles
Coinsurance
Other Insurance Provisions
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Legal Liability
Lesson Objective
Tort
Types of Torts
Negligence

Indian Judicial System
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 3: Insurance Policies and Strategies
Lessons 1: Personal Property and Liability Insurance
Lesson Objective
Household Insurance
Motor Vehicles Insurance
Other Liability Insurance
Personal Umbrella Policies
Overseas and Travel Insurance
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Life Insurance Need Analysis
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Rule of Thumb
Human Life Approach
Needs Approach
Other Methods
Advantages and Disadvantages
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Life Insurance Policy Analysis
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Types of Life Insurance
Life Insurance Policy Provisions
Riders
Benefits of Life Insurance
Income Tax Benefits
Sample Insurance Policies
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Life Insurance Policy Selection
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Determining Life Insurance Cost
Cost Comparison Method
Insurance as Investment
Replacement and Holding Considerations
Evaluating and Comparing Insurance Companies
Key Factors for Choosing Life Insurance
Completing Life Insurance Proposal
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 5: Annuity
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Annuity Contract V/s Life Insurance Contract
Types of Annuities
Taxation of Annuities
Importance of Annuities
Individual Retirement Accounts
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 6: Health Insurance
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Indemnity V/s Managed Care
Group Health Insurance
Individual Insurance
Long-term Care Insurance
Personal Accident/Disability-income Insurance
Critical Illness
Limitations, Exclusions and Riders
Third Party Administrators
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 7: Insurance of Business Risk
Lesson Objective
Key Person Insurance
Business Assets and Liability Insurance
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 8: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 4: Environment of an Insurance Advisor
Lessons 1: Government Regulation of Insurance
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
Insurance Act 1938
Regulatory Supervision of Insurance Companies
Status of Insurance Companies in India
Agency Law
Waiver and Estoppel
IRDA Regulation on Insurance Agents
Insurance Broker
Insurance in India
Insurance Distribution Channels
Insurance Ancillary Services
General Insurance Market Conditions
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Insurance Pricing
Lesson Objective
Rate Making
Rate Making Basic Definitions
Life Insurance Rate Making
Property and Liability Insurance Rate Making
Tariff and Market Agreement
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Insurance Companies Miscellaneous
Lesson Objective
Types of Insurance Companies
Rate Making
Underwriting
Production
Claim Settlement
Reinsurance
Financial Reserves
Insurance Company Selection
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 5: Module 2 Main Mastery
Mastery Test
Module 3 : Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
Unit 1: Introduction to Retirement Planning
Lessons 1: Issues in Retirement Planning
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Retirement Planning
Starting the Retirement Plan
Issues related to Retirement Planning Process
Relationship between Retirement Plan and Other Financial Goals
Basic Concept of Retirement Planning
Retirement Planning Issues
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Wealth Creation
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Individual's Life Cycle
Risk Tolerance
Income and Wealth
Wealth Erosion
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 2: Retirement Benefits
Lessons 1: Types of Plans
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Defined Benefit Plans (DB)
Defined Contribution Plans (DC)
Hybrid Plans (DB + DC)
Employer and Employee's Perspective of DB and DC Plans
Difference between DB and DC Plans
Administrative Expenses
Trends and Reasons for Transition from DB to DC Plans
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Defined Benefit Plan
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Features of Defined Benefit Plan
Advantages and Disadvantages
Defined Benefit Plans in India
Leave Salary
Retrenchment Compensation
Voluntary Retirement Scheme
Reading
Annexure
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Defined Contribution Plan
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Classification of Defined Contribution Plan
Specified Plan 1 - Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Plan (EDLI)
Specified Plan 2 - Provident Fund
Specified Plan 3 - Employees Pension Scheme 1995
Specified Plan 4 - Employees State Insurance Scheme
Readings
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Superannuation and Other Retirement Plans
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Superannuation Benefit
Investment of Fund Money
Tax Benefits on Approved Superannuation Funds
Pension Plans from Insurance Companies and Mutual Funds
Social Security in Unorganised Sector
Social Insurance Schemes
National Policy for Older Persons
Welfare Funds
Public Initiatives
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 5: Group Life and Health Insurance
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Group Insurance
Group Insurance Underwriting
Group Insurance Policy Provisions
Group Insurance Premiums
Group Policy Administration
Group Term Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Group Permanent Plans
Types of Group Insurance Plans
Managed Care Plan
Reading
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 6: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 3: Retirement Planning and Strategies
Lessons 1: Retirement Need Analysis
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Retirement Objectives
Impact of Life Expectancy
Retirement Expenses Estimation
Concept of Risk
Annexure
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Retirement Income Streams
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Retirement Income Sources
Retirement Plans and Pension Streams
Commutation of Pension Under Employees Pension Scheme
Annuity
Time Value of Money
Savings and Investments
Earnings from Job During Retirement
Liquidated Assets
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Retirement Planning Strategies Post Retirement Counseling
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Investment Risk
Time Horizon
Risk Tolerance
Right Asset Allocation for Retirement Plan
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Mastery Test
Mastery Test

Unit 4: Pension Sector Reforms
Lessons 1: Need for Reforms
Lesson Objective
Introduction
India: The Challenge of Old Age Income Security
India Needs Pension Reforms
Reading
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Reform Proposal
Lesson Objective
Project OASIS
World Bank Recommendation
Multi Pillar Reform
Chilean Model
Role of the States
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Unit 5: Annexure
Annexure 1: Case Studies on Retirement Planning
Annexure 2: Recap of Some Retirement Concepts
Annexure 3: Retirement Information
Annexure 4: Additional Readings
Annexure 5: Retirement Planning Tips
Unit 6: Module 3 Main Mastery
Mastery Test
Module 4 : Investment Planning
Unit 1: Investment Planning Environment
Lessons 1: Investment Planning Overview
Lesson Objective
Investment
Characteristics of Investment
Investment vs. Speculation
Investment vs. Gambling
Investment - a part of Financial Planning
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Securities and Investment
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Meaning of Financial Securities
Forms of Securities
Financial Market
Types of Investors
Investment Process
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Security Market
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Financial System and Institutions
Financial Markets
Market Participants
Equity Market
Debt Market
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 2: Investment Vehicles
Lessons 1: Small Saving Schemes
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Post Office Savings Accounts
Post Office Time Deposit Accounts
Post Office Recurring Deposit Accounts
Kisan Vikas Patra
National Savings Certificate (VIII Issue)
Post Office Monthly Income Accounts
Public Provident Fund Scheme
Deposit Scheme for Retiring Employees
Government of India Savings Bonds
Senior Citizens Saving Scheme(SCSS)
Comparison of Schemes
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Fixed Income Market/Debt Market
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Debt Market in India
Debt Market Structure
Fixed Income Securities
Regulators
Classification of Fixed Income Instruments
Retail and Wholesale Debt Market
Advantages of Fixed Income Investment
Long-term Debt Instruments
Government Securities
Corporate Debenture
Fixed Income Products
Money Market
Bonds Valuation
Bond Investment Strategies
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Equity
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Stock Market
Indices
Stock Market Segments
Types of Shares
Investment in Equities
Secondary Market
Stock Valuation
Models for Valuation of Shares
Dividend Valuation Model
Stock Valuation Equations
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Mutual Funds
Lesson Objective
Introduction
History of Mutual Funds in India
Mutual Fund Setup
Classification of Mutual Funds
Mutual Fund Options
Net Asset Value
Regulations Governing Mutual Funds
Funds Comparison Parameters
Offer Document
Mutual Fund Benefits
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 5: Derivatives
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Futures Contract
Selling Short
Margin
Option
Types of Options
Premium
Factors influencing Options Premium
Valuing Options
Basic Terminology
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 6: Insurance as Investment
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Insurance as an Investment Vehicle
Advantages of Life Insurance
Types of Insurance Policies
Existing Insurance Policies
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 7: Real Estate
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Basic Definitions
Characteristics of Real Estate Markets
Factors Affecting Real Estate Demand
Real Estate Cycle
Buying and Selling of Real Estate
Real Estate Valuation
Investment Analysis
Capital Gains Tax
Advantages and Disadvantages of Real Estate
Risk Diversification
Real Estate Fund
Modes of Real Estate Investment
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 8: Tangible Investments
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Investing in Tangibles
Gold and Other Precious Metals
Gemstones
Collectibles
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 9: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 3: Risk and Return
Lessons 1: Risk
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Types of Investment Risks
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Measurement of Risk
Lesson Objective
Basics of Risk Measurement
Volatility
Standard Deviation
Risk Calculation
Beta
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Return
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Meaning of Return
Risk
Capital Asset Pricing Model
Risk Decomposition
Security Market Line
Illustrative Problems
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 4: Investment Portfolio
Lessons 1: Portfolio
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Types of Portfolios
Significance of Portfolios
Portfolio Risk and Return
Portfolio Expected Return
Portfolio Variance and Standard Deviation
Diversification
Commonsense Diversification
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Evaluation of Portfolio Performance
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Risk Adjusted Measures
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 5: Investment Strategies and Asset Allocation
Lessons 1: Introduction to Investment Strategy
Lesson Objective
Basic Features
Investment Strategy
Active vs. Passive Strategies
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Asset Allocation
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Diversification
Asset Allocation Strategies
Fixed and Flexible Allocation
Portfolio Monitoring
Rebalancing Portfolio
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Case Studies
Lesson Objective
Common Queries on Asset Allocation
Portfolio Rebalancing
Lesson Summary
Lessons 4: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 6: Module 4 Main Mastery
Mastery Test
Module 5 : Tax and Estate Planning
Unit 1: Personal Taxation Concepts
Lessons 1: Basic Concepts
Lesson Objective
Definitions
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Residential Status of Individuals
Lesson Objective
Residential Status and Tax Incidence
Determination of Residential Status
Basis of Charge
Illustrative Problems
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Incomes Exempt from Tax
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Incomes Exempt Under Section 10
Special Provisions in Free Trade Zone [Sec 10A]
Tax Holiday in Special Economic Zone [New Sec 10AA]
Special Provisions in Export Oriented Undertakings [Sec 10B]
Special Provisions in Export of Artistic Wooden Articles [Sec 10BA]
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 2: Heads of Income
Lessons 1: Income from Salary
Lesson Objective
Definition [Sec 17(1)]
Employer-Employee Relationship
Basis of Charge [Sec 17(1)]
Profits in Lieu of Salary [Sec 17(3)]
Proforma of Computing Income from Salary
Salary Payments
Allowances
Perquisites [Sec 17(2)]
Comprehensive Illustrations
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Income from House Property
Lesson Objective
Basis of Charge [Sec 22]
Deemed Owner [Sec 27]
Computation of Income from House Property
Types of House Property
Computation of Gross Annual Value

Computation of Net Annual Value
Deductions [Sec 24]
Other Points
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Profits and Gains of Business/Profession
Lesson Objective
Basis of Charge [Sec 28]
Specific Deductions
Compulsory Maintenance of Accounts [Sec 44AA]
Prescribed Accounts Books [Rule 6F]
Compulsory Audit of Accounts/Tax Audit [Sec 44AB]
Comprehensive Illustration
Assessment of Firms
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Capital Gains
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Capital Asset [Sec 2(14)]
Short-Term and Long-Term Capital Assets
Determination of Period of Holding of Assets
Transfer [Sec 2(47)]
Transactions Not Regarded as Transfers [Sec 47]
Mode of Computation
Cost of Acquisition
Cost of Improvement
Indexed Cost
Cost in case of Certain Modes of Acquisition [Sec 49]
Computation of Capital Gains in Depreciable Assets [Sec 50(1),(2)]
Forfeiture [Sec 51]
Capital Gains on Conversion of Capital Asset into Stock-in-Trade
Capital Gains in case of Insurance Claim Received
Capital Gains in case of Compulsory Acquisition
Capital Gains in case of Buy Back of Shares or Securities [Sec 46A]
Withdrawal of Exemption
Employee Stock Option Plan
Capital Gains on Conversion of Debentures into Shares
Capital Gains in Case of Bonus Shares, Right Shares and Right Entitlement
Capital Gains in Case of Liquidation of a Company
Capital Gains on Transfer of Firm's Assets to Partners
Cost of Acquisition in Case of Shares in Resulting Company
Capital Gains in Case of Slump Sale [Sec 50B]
Capital Gains in Case of Real Estate Transactions [Sec 50C]
Tax on Capital Gains [Proviso to Sec 112(1)]
Transactions of Shares in Demat
Taxation of Zero Coupon Bonds
Capital Gains in case of NRIs
Capital Gains Account Scheme
Capital Gains Exempt from Tax
Reference to the Valuation Officer [Sec 55A]
Short-Term Capital Gains Tax [New Sec 111A]
Long-Term Capital Gains Tax [Sec 112]
Exemption of Long-Term Capital Gains [Sec 10(38)]
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 5: Income from Other Sources
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Deductions Allowed [Sec 57]
Deductions Not Allowed [Sec 58]
Gifts
Dividend
Income from Mutual Funds/UTI
Casual Income
Interest on Securities
Tax Avoidance
Interest Incomes Exempt from Tax
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 6: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 3: Tax Calculations and Special Rules
Lessons 1: Clubbing of Income
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Transfer of Income Without Transfer of Asset [Sec 60]
Revocable Transfer of Assets [Sec 61]
Income of Spouse [Sec 64(1)(ii)]
Income of Spouse from Transferred Asset [Sec 64(1)(iv)]
Income Arising to Son's Wife [Sec 64(1)(vi)]
Transfer of Assets [Sec 64(1)(vii),(viii)]
Clubbing of Minor's Income [Sec 64(1A)]
Cross Transfers
Conversion of Self-Acquired Property [Sec 64(2)]
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Set Off and Carry Forward of Losses
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Set-off of Losses Against Income Under Same Head [Sec 70]
Set-off of Loss Under One Head Against Income from Another [Sec 71]
Set-off and Carry Forward of Loss from House Property [Sec 71B]
Carry Forward and Set-off of Business Losses [Sec 72, 80]
Loss Under Capital Gains [Sec 74]
Loss Under Income from Other Sources [Sec 74A(3)]
Order of Set-off and Carry Forward
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Deductions Under Chapter VI-A
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Brief Explanation of Deductions
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Agricultural Income
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Tax Calculation
Partially Agricultural and Partially Business Income [Rules 7, 7A, 7B, 8]
Instances of Non-Agricultural Income
Instances of Agricultural Income
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 5: Tax Rates
Lesson Objective
Tax Rates Applicable for AY 2007-08
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 6: Assessment Procedure
Lesson Objective
Compulsory Filing of Return of Income [Sec 139(1)]
Defective Return [Sec 139(9)]
Permanent Account Number [Sec 139A]
Classes of Persons Beyond Sec 139A [Rule 114C]
Authorised Signatory [Sec 140]
Self Assessment [Sec 140A]
Enquiry of Assessment [Sec 142]
Assessment [Sec 143]
Best Judgement Assessment [Sec 144]
Protective Assessment
Power of Joint Commissioner [Sec 144A]
Method and Standards of Computing Income [Sec 145]
Income Escaping Assessment [Sec 147]
Time Limit [Sec 153]
Rectification of Mistakes [Sec 154]
Other Amendments [Sec 155]
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 7: Appeals and Revisions
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Appealable Orders Before Commissioner [Sec 246A]
Appeal by Person Denying Liability to Deduct Income Tax [Sec 248]
Form of Appeal and Limitation [Sec 249]
Power of Commissioner (Appeals) [Sec 251]
Appeals to the Appellate Tribunal [Sec 252 to 255]
Orders Appealable to the Appellate Tribunal [Sec 253]
Form of Appeal and Limitation
Appeal to High Court [Sec 260A]
Appeal to Supreme Court [Sec 261]
Revision by the Commissioner [Sec 263, 264]
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 8: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 4: Tax Planning Strategies
Lessons 1: Advance Tax
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Liability for Payment of Advance Tax
Computation and Payment of Self Assessed Advance Tax
Payment of Advance Tax
Tax Computation by Assessing Officer
Instalments of Advance Tax [Sec 211]
Advance Tax Payment in Capital Gains and Casual Income
Credit For Advance Tax
Consequence of Non-payment of Tax
Tax on Book Profit [Sec 115JB]
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Refund
Lesson Objective
Claiming Refund
Refund of FBT
Refund Form and Period
Refund on Appeal
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Tax Planning in Respect of Employee Remuneration
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Tax Planning from Employer's Point of View
Tax Planning from Employee's Point of View
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: FBT
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Definition
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 5: Tax Planning, Tax Evasion, Tax Management
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Methods Commonly Used by Tax Payers
Distinction between Tax Planning, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion
Tax Management
Objectives of Tax Planning
Types of Tax Planning
Factors Influencing Tax Planning
Areas of Tax Planning
Location of Business
Nature of Business
Form of Ownership
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 6: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 5: Miscellaneous Taxation Concepts
Lessons 1: Co-operative Societies
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Deduction [Sec 80P]
Income Exempt from Tax
Rates of Tax
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 2: Taxation of Non-Residents
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Types of Non-Residents in India
Exemptions and Concessions
Definitions [Sec 115C]
Computation of Investment Income [Sec 115D]
Tax on Investment Income and LTCG [Sec 115E]
Capital Gains on Transfer of Forex Assets [Sec 115G]
Return of Income in Certain Cases [Sec 115G]
Benefits Available [Sec 115H]
Tax on Dividends, Royalty and Technical Service Fees [Sec 115A]
Tax on Units Purchased in Foreign Currency [Sec 115AB]
Tax on Income of Foreign Institutional Investors from Securities [Sec 115AD]
Tax on Income from Bonds or GDRs Purchased in Foreign Currency [Sec 115AC]
Certain Incomes of Non Residents Taxable in India
Income not Taxable in the hands of Non-Resident
Profits of Non-Residents from Occasional Shipping Business [Sec 172]
Special Provision for Computing Profits in Operation of Aircraft [Sec 44BBA]
Deduction of Head Office Expenses [Sec 44C]
Determination of Income in Certain Cases
Mode of Assessment
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 3: Trust and Political Parties
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Important Terms
Public and Private Trusts
Tax Exemption [Sec 11-13]
Exempted Income [Sec 11]
Conditions for Claiming Exemption
Conditional Accumulation
Trust Property Consisting Business Undertaking
Charitable Trust Engaged in Business Activity
Transfer of Capital Asset
Voluntary Contributions [Sec 12]
Registration of Trust [Sec 12A ]
Denial of Exemption [Sec 13]
Prohibited Use or Application
Prohibited Category of Persons
Denial of Exemption in Non-Investment in Approved Channels
Tax Exemption to Political Parties
Lesson Summary
Assessment
Lessons 4: Mastery Test
Mastery Test
Unit 6: Module 5 Main Mastery
Mastery Test
Module 6 : Advanced Financial Planning
Unit 1: Personal Financial Planning
Lessons 1: The Concept of Financial Planning
Lesson Objective
Meaning of Financial Planning
Benefits and Obstacles in Financial Planning
Process of Financial Planning
Financial Planner
Importance of Financial Planning
Future of Financial Planning
Lesson Summary
Lessons 2: Establishing Client Planner Relationship
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Understanding with the Client Needs
Engagement and Disclosure Statements
Lesson Summary
Lessons 3: Data Gathering and Goal Setting
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Data Collection
Goals and Objectives
Format of Questionnaires
Needs and Limits of Client
Seeking Further Information
Lesson Summary
Lessons 4: Analysing Client Data
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Need for Special Advice
Further Clarification of Client
Lesson Summary
Lessons 5: Cash Flow and Budgeting
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Importance of Cash Flow
Budgeting
Relationship of Financial Planning and Budget
Emergency Funds Planning
Monitoring, Evaluation and Compliance of Budgets
Benefits of Liquidity
Debt Management
Forecasting
Lesson Summary
Lessons 6: Assessment of Risk and Client Behaviour
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Client's Attitude
Client's Knowledge and Awareness
Client's Behaviour
Health Status of Client
Client's Occupation and Hobbies
Risk Tolerance
Lesson Summary
Lessons 7: Personal Financial Statements and Ratios
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Financial Statement Analysis
Financial Statement Ratios
Lesson Summary
Lessons 8: Developing and Presenting the Financial Plan
Lesson Objective
Introduction
Creating the Plan
Presenting the Plan
Revising the Plan
Lesson Summary
Lessons 9: Implementing and Monitoring the Financial Plan
Lesson Objective
Implementation of Plan
Process of Implementation
Reason for Review
Process of Review
Updating Financial Strategies
Responsibilities of Financial Planner
Conclusion
Lesson Summary
Unit 2: Financial Planning Guide
Lessons 1: Purpose of the Guide
Lesson Objective
Annexure

English Speaking - Basic English Speaking - Online Course

English Speaking - Basic English Speaking - Online Course

English Speaking - Basic English Speaking - Online Course