NFEC MENA IACET Accreditation & B Corp Certification

Third-Party Validated Financial Literacy Across MENA

The NFEC MENA delivers financial education professional development programs that set industry standards. Residents of MENA can trust NFEC’s rigor: our IACET accreditation validates our continuing education design and CEU processes, and our B Corp certification demonstrates verified social impact, transparency, and ethical governance.

For partners and organizations in the MENA region, NFEC delivers trusted, standards-aligned financial education programs that are ready to pilot, scale, and report measurable impact.

IACET Accredited Provider

The NFEC is committed to delivering financial wellness programs that meet the same high standards as top higher education institutions. People across the MENA region seeking financial education can trust the NFEC’s proven quality, backed by its designation as an IACET Accredited Provider. This status represents the highest international accreditation standards for continuing education and training, covering nine core categories that ensure consistency, rigor, and measurable outcomes.

As an International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Accredited Provider, the NFEC offers IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for courses that comply with the globally recognized ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. For residents of the MENA region, this means completing NFEC training results in CEUs that are accepted by employers, professional boards, and organizations across MENA and worldwide.

With IACET Accreditation, the NFEC is expanding its mission to help MENA residents and global learners make qualified financial decisions with confidence. By partnering with financial educators across MENA, the NFEC provides training, resources, and support that meet the world’s highest standards.

B Corp Certification

The NFEC has always been driven by a mission of economic empowerment through financial education. As a Certified B Corporation, we are uniquely positioned to advance that mission at scale. We mobilize champions and advocates across MENA – equipping them with industry-leading training and resources – to expand financial capability and resilience in communities worldwide.

Earning B Corp Certification and formalizing our public benefit commitment reflects our dedication to using business as a force for good. The certification process required a rigorous review of how our practices affect clients, employees, communities, and the environment. It verifies that we meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

B Corp Certification is an independent, third-party verified credential administered by B Lab for companies that meet rigorous social and environmental performance standards and make a legal commitment to stakeholder governance.

No other accredited financial education provider in our vertical currently operates in the MENA region. Part of our mission is to elevate financial literacy education and encourage other providers to pursue formal accreditation so they can improve quality, increase trust, and expand funding opportunities.

The NFEC joins other mission-driven companies that operate across MENA that balance purpose, verified performance, and transparency. Here is a listing of a few Certified B Corporations that operate in the MENA region.

UBQ Materials Ltd, Israel, MENA, Industrial materials / circular economy manufacturer.

Danone Egypt, Egypt, MENA, Large dairy and nutrition company operating nationally in Egypt.

thmanyah | ثمانية, Saudi Arabia, MENA, One of the Arab world’s largest podcast and digital media companies. 

Asteri Beauty (Red Cactus), Saudi Arabia, MENA, Saudi premium beauty brand operating across GCC markets including UAE and Qatar.

Kotn (Egypt operations/sourcing), Egypt, MENA, International apparel company with major Egyptian cotton sourcing and community investment. 

Value Squared, Israel, MENA, Responsible investment and financial advisory firm.

Dots Eco Ltd (Dots.eco), Israel, MENA, Environmental technology and SaaS platform.

COREACH, Saudi Arabia, MENA, Leadership, education, and coaching company headquartered in Riyadh.

Transform, Saudi Arabia, MENA, Leadership and organizational transformation consultancy.

MENA Impact, United Arab Emirates, MENA, Regional impact and sustainability platform headquartered in Dubai.

Living Business, United Arab Emirates, MENA, ESG and sustainability advisory firm in Dubai.

The Surpluss Portal LLC, United Arab Emirates, MENA, Climate-tech and emissions reduction platform.

McCabe + Partners, United Arab Emirates, MENA, Executive search and climate/consumer hiring firm.

kiklos architects, United Arab Emirates, MENA, Architecture and sustainable design firm.

FiftyEight (operating in Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia), Qatar / GCC operations, MENA, Global supply chain and labor-rights analytics firm with operations in Qatar and GCC markets.