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Comprehensive Practical Recovery Officer Training session at Ceylon Grameen
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Recovery Officer Training

වෘත්තීය ප්‍රායෝගික ණය අයකර ගැනීමේ නිලධාරී පූර්ණ පුහුණු වැඩසටහන

Safeguarding Institutional Funds Through Legal, Psychological & Practical Field Strategies

In the face of ongoing economic challenges, recovery officers encounter severe hurdles such as closed premises ("Not at home"), intentional defaulters, and poverty-driven non-payments. Moving beyond theoretical textbooks, this program equips officers with comprehensive operational skills: understanding borrower psychology through field visits, navigating legal frameworks and conciliation board processes, issuing formal notices, conducting Recovery Clinics, locating missing borrowers & guarantors, and achieving conflict-free recoveries across Leasing, Hire Purchase, SME, SSE, and general credit facilities.

Enrol in this ProgrammeHotline: +94 71 920 1444
Duration1-Day / 2-Day / 5-Day (Executive & Weekend Options)
FormatCampus Workshops, Simulation Labs, Roleplays & On-Site Corporate Training
Intake ScheduleContinuous Enrolment (Weekdays, Weekends & Corporate Batches)
CertificationCertified Credit & Debt Recovery Officer – Ceylon Grameen International Academy

Programme Overview

Covered Credit Facilities: Leasing, Hire Purchase, SME, SSE (Small Scale Enterprises), and all other financial products.

In the face of ongoing economic challenges, recovery officers encounter severe hurdles such as closed premises ("Not at home" / ගෙදර ගියාම ගෙදර නැහැ), intentional defaulters (හිතාමතා ණය පැහැර හැරීම), and poverty-driven non-payments. Moving beyond theoretical textbooks, this program equips officers with comprehensive operational skills.

Officers learn to understand borrower psychology through structured field visits, navigate legal frameworks and conciliation board processes (Samatha Mandala / සමථ මණ්ඩල ක්‍රියාවලි), issue formal legal notices, conduct Recovery Clinics, locate missing borrowers & guarantors, and achieve conflict-free recoveries across all credit portfolios.

Investment Structure at Academy Premises: Base rate is LKR 7,500/= per participant per day, including an executive lunch buffet, morning and afternoon refreshments, air-conditioned training facilities, and complete workbooks. Group discounts are available for institutions: 10% discount for medium groups (11–25 officers) and 15% discount for large corporate groups (25+ officers). On-site customized sessions at bank and MFI branch networks are fully negotiable.

Why Enrol in this Programme?

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Mastery of verbal de-escalation techniques that defuse high-stress borrower confrontations in rural and urban fields.

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Practical handling of evasive debtor scenarios: closed houses ("Not at home"), multiple borrowings, and intentional defaulters.

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Comprehensive expertise in Sri Lankan debt recovery legalities: formal demand letters, statutory notices, conciliation board procedures (Samatha Mandala), and ADR settlements.

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Proven methodology to plan and execute branch-level Recovery Clinics, restructuring chronic delinquent accounts into performing assets.

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Techniques for tracing missing borrowers and engaging guarantors effectively on their legal joint-liabilities.

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All-inclusive academy hospitality (LKR 7,500/day with morning tea, full lunch buffet, evening tea, and materials) with institutional tier discounts up to 15%.

Detailed Curriculum & Syllabus

Our syllabus is structured into comprehensive, step-by-step operational modules taught by practicing microfinance leaders.

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Module 1: One-Day (1-Day) Practical Debt Recovery Workshop

Immediate Field Crisis Scenarios, Personal Grooming & Emergency Recovery Tactics (09:00 AM – 04:30 PM)

Topics Covered:

  • •Session 01 (09.00 AM - 10.30 AM): Current Economic Context & Debt Recovery Challenges — Root causes of default (Poverty vs. Intentional Default). Managing scenarios where borrowers evade field visits ("Not at home" / ගෙදර ගියාම ගෙදර නැහැ).
  • •Session 02 (10.45 AM - 12.30 PM): Officer's Personal Grooming & Corporate Ethics — Attire, body language, tone, courtesy, and professional ethics during field deployment.
  • •Session 03 (01.30 PM - 03.00 PM): Specialized Recovery Techniques for Leasing, HP, SME & SSE — Handling vehicle and machinery assets (Leasing/HP), and dialogue strategies for defaulting business loans (SME/SSE).
  • •Session 04 (03.15 PM - 04.30 PM): Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Skills — Negotiating with non-compliant/refusing borrowers to reach binding repayment agreements and engaging guarantors effectively.
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Module 2: Two-Day (2-Days) Executive Debt Recovery Training Module

Deep Psychological Insights, Legal Action Frameworks & Institutional Fund Protection

Topics Covered:

  • •Day 1 — Understanding Borrower Psychology & Field Psychology: Analyzing underlying reasons for evasion. Initiating respectful yet firm dialogues that instill accountability without inflicting mental pressure. Managing multiple borrowings (බහුවිධ ණය පාලනය).
  • •Day 2 — Legal Framework & Solutions for Leasing/HP & SME Loans: Institutional rules, collateral repossession inventory procedures, judicial remedies, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) amicable solutions.
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Module 3: One-Week (5 Days) Induction Module for New Recovery Officers

Complete Field Onboarding & Deployment Readiness for New Recruits

Topics Covered:

  • •Day 1: Financial System & Credit Products Overview — Nature of Leasing, Hire Purchase, SME, SSE, and personal loan structures. Studying organizational policies, loan agreements, and legal documentation.
  • •Day 2: Personality Development & Field Ethics (Personal Grooming) — Dress code, communication skills, maintaining institutional prestige. Pre-field preparation, courteous communication, professional conduct.
  • •Day 3: Field Visits & Customer Identification — Locating absconding borrowers and managing locked/vacant premises. Role-playing realistic client encounter scenarios in rural and urban environments.
  • •Day 4: NPL & Overdue Management — Managing delinquent accounts and structured collection methods. Formulating realistic payment plans with clients while securing institutional funds.
  • •Day 5: Realistic Field Simulations (Role Plays) & Evaluation — Simulating complex, high-difficulty recovery situations. Practical examination and comprehensive readiness evaluation for field deployment.
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Module 4: Weekend (2-Days) Advanced Module for Experienced Recovery Officers

High-Level Strategic Training for Senior Officers & Collections Managers

Topics Covered:

  • •Saturday (Day 1): Advanced Recovery Psychology & Severe Defaulters — Managing habitual and intentional defaulters. Utilizing legal pressure and negotiation pathways to minimize organizational write-offs.
  • •Sunday (Day 2): Portfolio Protection Strategies for Leasing & SME — Mitigating credit risk in vehicle and commercial asset portfolios while achieving 100% of branch recovery targets.
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Module 5: Additional Core Modules & Practical Recovery Solutions

Specialized High-Impact Solutions Incorporated into the Curriculum

Topics Covered:

  • •Legal Actions & Official Notices (Formal Legal Frameworks): Drafting and issuing formal legal notices (Formal Demand Letters & Statutory Notices) to primary borrowers and guarantors; Conciliation Board Process (Samatha Mandala) for peaceful, non-litigious settlements; institutional steps and evidence collection prior to court proceedings.
  • •Organizing Recovery Clinics (Branch & Regional Clinics): Planning and executing concentrated branch-level or regional Recovery Clinics; gathering chronic defaulters in a unified setting to offer restructuring, interest waivers, and lump-sum settlement options.
  • •Locating Missing Customers & Guarantors: Tracing missing borrowers who have absconded or altered addresses using local intelligence networks and field techniques; Guarantor Engagement: Educating guarantors on their legal joint-liability to leverage pressure on primary borrowers.
  • •Conflict-Free Recovery Solutions (Empathetic Dialogue): Empathetic dialogue techniques ensuring win-win solutions without resorting to threats or intimidation; customized institutional recovery solutions tailored for all non-performing loan (NPL) categories.

Investment Schedule & Training Packages

Base rate: LKR 7,500/= per participant per day hosted at the Ceylon Grameen Academy premises (includes morning tea, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and complete manuals).

1 Day (09:00 AM – 04:30 PM)

1-Day Practical Recovery Workshop

Officers encountering closed houses & evading clients; emergency field recovery tactics

Investment:LKR 7,500 / Participant
2 Days (Full Intensive)

2-Day Executive Recovery Module

Field officers & managers focusing on borrower psychology, multiple loans, repossession & ADR

Investment:LKR 15,000 / Participant
5 Days (Complete Field Onboarding)

1-Week Induction Training (New Officers)

Newly recruited recovery officers accustoming to field operations, NPLs & roleplay evaluations

Investment:LKR 37,500 / Participant
2 Days (Saturday & Sunday)

Weekend Advanced Recovery Module

Senior recovery officers & managers managing severe defaulters, legal pressure & write-off reduction

Investment:LKR 15,000 / Participant

General Package Inclusions:

  • ✓Morning Refreshments (10:30 AM): Premium Tea / Coffee served with warm savories.
  • ✓Corporate Lunch Buffet (12:30 PM - 01:30 PM): Full executive lunch buffet (Rice & Curry menu).
  • ✓Afternoon Tea (03:00 PM): Evening Tea / Coffee with biscuits and light snacks.
  • ✓Air-conditioned training hall, stationery, pad, pen, and practical case study workbooks.
  • ✓Group Tier Rates: Standard (5-10) @ LKR 7,500/seat/day | Medium (11-25) @ LKR 6,750/seat/day (10% off) | Large (25+) @ LKR 6,375/seat/day (15% off).

In-House & On-Site Corporate Training (At Financial Institution / Branch Network):

On-Site Corporate Visits: For customized recovery training sessions conducted at the premises or regional branches of financial institutions and banks, fees are fully negotiable upon discussion depending on participant volume, travel requirements, and session duration. Full payments or official institutional Purchase Orders (PO) must be confirmed prior to training.

Target Competencies & Learning Outcomes

  • ✓De-escalate hostile borrower situations and conduct field visits with high emotional intelligence and zero legal infractions.
  • ✓Locate evasive or missing borrowers and manage locked-house scenarios using ethical field investigation techniques.
  • ✓Navigate formal demand notices, statutory processes, and Conciliation Board (Samatha Mandala) hearings successfully.
  • ✓Organize and manage branch Recovery Clinics to convert chronic non-performing loans into structured repayments.
  • ✓Protect vehicle and machinery collateral in Leasing and Hire Purchase facilities through compliant repossession inventory procedures.

Target Audience & Career Opportunities

Who Should Attend:

Newly Recruited & Existing Recovery Officers, Field Collections Executives, Credit Supervisors, Remedial Asset Officers & Branch Managers

Career Pathways for Graduates:

Credit & Debt Recovery OfficerRemedial Asset Management SpecialistField Collections Supervisor & Team LeaderBranch NPL Management & Risk Control OfficerLegal & Conciliation Recovery Coordinator

“The roleplays on handling closed houses and the sessions on the Conciliation Board (Samatha Mandala) process gave our branch recovery team the exact operational edge needed. Our recovery rate on 90+ DPD accounts improved by 40% without a single customer complaint.”

Ruwan JayasingheCollections Team Leader • Kurunegala Branch

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees and institutional group rates for the Recovery Officer Training?

The standard base rate is LKR 7,500/= per participant per day at the Academy premises (inclusive of morning tea, full executive lunch buffet, afternoon tea, air-conditioned hall, and case study workbooks). Institutional group discounts: Standard Batch (5-10 officers) at LKR 7,500/day, Medium Group (11-25 officers) at LKR 6,750/day (10% discount), and Large Corporate Group (25+ officers) at LKR 6,375/day (15% corporate discount).

Can this training be conducted directly at our financial institution or branch network?

Yes. For customized recovery training sessions conducted at the premises or regional branches of financial institutions and banks, fees are fully negotiable upon discussion, depending on participant volume, travel logistics, and session duration.

Which credit facilities and products are covered?

The curriculum covers all key credit facilities: Vehicle Leasing, Equipment Hire Purchase (HP), SME Business Loans, SSE (Small Scale Enterprises), and general retail micro-credit products.

Does the program cover legal notices and conciliation boards (Samatha Mandala)?

Yes. The curriculum includes specialized modules on drafting formal demand letters and statutory notices, navigating the Conciliation Board (Samatha Mandala) process, evidence collection, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

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Enrolment & Admissions

Course Investment:In-House Base Rate: LKR 7,500/= per participant/day (1-Day: LKR 7,500 | 2-Day: LKR 15,000 | 5-Day Induction: LKR 37,500). Group discounts: 10% for 11-25 seats, 15% for 25+ seats. On-site corporate sessions fully negotiable.
  • Intake:Continuous Enrolment (Weekdays, Weekends & Corporate Batches)
  • Duration:1-Day / 2-Day / 5-Day (Executive & Weekend Options)
  • Format:Campus Workshops, Simulation Labs, Roleplays & On-Site Corporate Training
  • Credential:Certified Credit & Debt Recovery Officer – Ceylon Grameen International Academy
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Gamini Aryasinha (JP)

Gamini Aryasinha (JP)

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