Banking Fundamentals (English)
An introduction to banking
- Online thuisstudie
- Duur 2 maanden
In het kort
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 (English), 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.
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 (English), 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 (English) 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.
Preliminary training
No special preliminary training is required for this course.
Study load and duration
You will follow the course via e-learning. You determine your own study pace. The average duration of this course is 2 months.
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.
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.
E-learning
You participate in the program via e-learning. You study online in your own time and at your own pace, under the supervision of a teacher who can answer all your questions.
Wat ga je leren?
Study programme
The following topics will be discussed:
- Banks
- Mortgages and consumer credit
- Payments
- Saving and investment
- Business credit products
- Business loan products
- Bank risk policy
- Monitoring of the banking sector
Exam training
Want to know what to expect during the exam? Wish to discover which parts could use some extra attention? In that case you should register for the exam training. The exam training will be scheduled between the end of the course and the actual exam. This way you are sure you are well prepared for the official exam. Interested? You can register for the exam training via the online learning environment that is part of your study.
Exam and diploma
This course is completed by sitting a digital exam. Upon passing this test, you will be awarded the NIBE-SVV diploma ‘Banking Fundamentals (English)’.
Alle kosten in één overzicht
De prijs kan verschillen en is afhankelijk van een aantal zaken zoals studievorm en betaalmethode.
De hierboven vermelde totaalprijs is inclusief btw en geldt wanneer u de opleiding zelf betaalt bij betaling in één termijn. Je kunt bij langere opleidingen ook per jaar of per maand te betalen.
Studie- en lesmateriaal
Je ontvangt alles wat je nodig hebt om succesvol te studeren, waaronder:
- Boeken, readers en werkboeken
- Toegang tot het online leerplatform
Ook brengen wij reprorechten en hand-outs in rekening. Dat is een eenmalig bedrag van €15,- (excl. btw.)
*Arrangement- & locatiekosten
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