Are you in need of a quick and efficient introduction to the banking sector? With this compact and up-to-date NIBE-SVV course in Banking Fundamentals, you will quickly learn everything you need to know about the core tasks performed by banks: savings, loans, payments, private investments and business accounts. You will gain knowledge on the consequences of digitalisation for the banking industry en develop the skills to adequately respond to the changing role of banks in society. Due to our practical approach, you’ll immediately put your acquired knowledge into practice in your work environment. This course is the English counterpart to the successful Dutch course ‘Inleiding Bankbedrijf’, which is the standard introduction course for new bank employees.
Target group
Are you (on your way to becoming) a bank employee? Then the knowledge provided in the Banking Fundamentals course is essential. This course was developed for (new) employees in the banking industry and for employees in supporting areas of expertise, like IT specialists. The course is also of importance to commercial supporters, compliance officers and auditors.
Goal and structure
This banking course aims to provide you with a basic understanding of the operations of a bank and the products they offer. You will get to know a bank’s main purpose and gain insight into the organisation of the banking industry. You will also learn about the scope and purpose of certain products banks offer to private individuals and companies. In addition to traditional classroom teaching, which involves meetings, this course can also be followed as an independent online study module.
Preliminary training
No special preliminary training is required for this course.
Study load and duration
This course features 2 meetings. Course preparation and assignments take approximately 6 hours per week.
Course materials
You will be supplied with the latest literature and receive access to a modern online learning environment. This online learning platform includes everything that is required for your training.
Optional syllabus
Upon starting the course, you will be provided with a digital syllabus. You can order a printed version while registering for this course. If you follow the course in a classroom setting, the printed syllabus is automatically included.
Classroom teaching or e-learning
You follow the meetings from this program in a classroom setting on location. Our locations are situated throughout the Netherlands. When registering, you can specify your preferred location. Would you rather decide your own pace of studying? Then you can choose to study via e-learning instead. You will be able to study in your own time and at your own pace, under the supervision of a teacher who can answer any questions you may have.
