General Banking Course (English)

Goal and structure

This course aims to make you develop profound knowledge of the core activities of banks, the infrastructure of payment transactions and the operations of financial markets. Analyses of balance-sheets and profit & loss accounts are also covered in this course. Furthermore, the course focusses on the banks’ organisation of their risk management to serve their customers, shareholders and other stakeholders. This way you will gain an insight into the banking system you can easily apply in your function.

This banking course is taught in a classroom version, including meetings, and in an e-learning version. The General Banking Course is taught by highly experienced and professionally active tutors. The lessons are practically oriented, highly accessible and provide an excellent preparation for the test. Via the modern online learning platform, you can ask your tutor or fellow students questions about assignments and exercises.

Preliminary training

No special preliminary training is required for this course. Bachelor level education and experience in the banking sector is preferred.

Study load and duration

The average duration of this course is 2 months. Course preparation and assignments approximately take 12 hours a week.

Course materials

NIBE-SVV is the number one financial trainer in the banking, insurance and securities industries and sets the standard for the market. You use the latest literature and have access to a modern online learning environment. This online learning platform includes all information required for your studies.

Optional book

You will be provided with a digital study book. You will be given the option of ordering a printed version while regeristing for this course.

Target group

This banking course has been developed for current and starting bank employees fulfilling a Bachelor level function, such as (assistant) account managers, (assistant) client advisors, commercial support staff, auditors, controllers and accountants, legal specialists, ICT professionals, business analysts and financial regulators.