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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)

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)

Please note that each certificate consists of four courses, three of which are shared between both certificates. If you are interested in maximising your learning experience, the option is available to take all five courses, enabling you to become certified in both Family Wealth Advising and Family Business Advising. Enrolment in both certificates is available at a discounted rate of AED 18,850. This special package comes with additional benefits including the option to be paired with a mentor for each certificate, two years of FFI membership, registration to attend two FFI global conferences, and other exclusive perks. To view the full list of benefits, please click on ‘Exclusive Benefits’ below.

AED 18,850 (excluding VAT)


Note: DCFB offers these certificate programmes at a special discounted rate. For more information, please contact our team at dcfb@dubaichamber.com or call us at 04-2028402.

About the Programmes

Course Details

Courses are offered quarterly and include online self-paced lessons, readings, videos, assignments, and quizzes.

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Programme Schedule

Each course concludes with a three-hour capstone webinar at the end of the quarter,

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Exclusive Benefits

In addition to online courses, the programme offers the following peer-to-peer learning experiences:

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Our Graduates

Meet our distinguished graduates, who have completed the advisory certification and represent the pinnacle of expertise in their field.

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