Short term certification courses in banking: The banking sector is one of the most popular and highly sought jobs in India. It is one of the BFSI sectors that has been showing rapid growth since the pre-independence period in India. Banking is one of the most important parts of our country’s economy.
Apart from major roles at the public sector banks in India. Many private banks offer decent entry-level jobs to freshers as well as experienced people. There are many roles that provide constant career growth and a lot of opportunities.Â
Get into the world of BFSI sectors and grab newer opportunities in the sector with our BFSI Course by PW Skills. Read the article to learn about some more short-term certification courses in Banking.
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Top 5 Short-Term Certification Courses in Banking in 2024
The Banking sector provides many job opportunities to a lot of people in both public sectors and private sectors. However, the competitive exams for public sector job roles are not easy to crack. Candidates who want to pursue a career in private banking should opt for a few short-term certification courses in banking before applying for jobs at private banks.
1. Postgraduate Certification Course in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) by PW Skills
This course covers all aspects of the BFSI sector and provides a comprehensive post-graduate certification in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI).Â
- The course provides assistance to crack entry-level jobs in private banking, financial services and insurance sectors.
- The complete course will be conducted in online mode for three months (5 days per week).
- The course is available in the Hinglish medium so that students can easily understand and there is no communication gap.
- Any graduates or final-year students can enroll for the course.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in their graduation in any course from a recognized university.
- Candidates must be at most 25 years of age.
- The course offers placement assistance, Resume building, interview preparation, doubt clearing, etc.
- It also provides mock tests, quizzes, assignments, and job assistance to the participants who enrolled in the course.
| Short Term Certification Courses in Banking | |
| Provided by | PW Skills |
| Course Mode | Online |
| Duration of the course | Three months (5 days/week) |
| Eligibility | Candidates having a minimum 50% marks in their graduation in any course from a recognized university |
| Course Fee | INR 20,000 |
| Mode of learning | |
| Mode of Delivery | Video-based lectures/ Live classes |
| Certification Providing Authority | PW Skills |
2. Certificate Course in Banking by Welingkar Mumbai
This certification course helps to acquire general management skills with workshops, training, lectures, etc. The course is available online and the duration of the course is six months. Candidates can learn via video lectures and text-based resources in the course. They provide industry expert faculties.Â
| Short Term Certification Courses in Banking | |
| Course Mode | Online |
| Duration of the course | Six months |
| Eligibility | Candidates who have passed high school or are graduates of a recognised university are eligible. |
| Course Fee | INR 12,300 |
| Mode of learning | Self-study |
| Mode of Delivery | Video-based lectures |
| Certification Providing Authority | Welingkar Mumbai |
3. Postgraduate Certificate in Retail Banking at NIT Jalandhar
Candidates can enroll in the PGCRB (Postgraduate Certificate course) provided by NIT Jalandhar. The course aims to provide the following benefits to the candidates.
- Candidates can learn the complete course in English with video based lectures.
- Discussion forums and doubt-solving facilities are provided.
- The course consists of the NIT Alumni network.
- Certification of completion from NIT Jalandhar
- Candidates need to pay a total of INR 36,000 for the course fee.
| Short Term Certification Courses in Banking | |
| Provided by | NIT Jalandhar |
| Course Mode | Online |
| Duration of the course | 3 months |
| Eligibility | Candidates must have scored 50% in graduation.Â
Candidates must complete the course properly to get certification for courses. |
| Course Fee | INR 36,000 |
| Skills covered | Knowledge of banking |
| Mode of learning | Self-study |
| Mode of Delivery | Video-based lectures |
| Certification Providing Authority | NIT Jalandhar |
Also read:Â BFSI Certification – Can It Give Your Private Banking Career a Jump Start?
4. Management of Commercial Banking at IIT Kharagpur
The course focuses on providing candidates with various topics related to commercial banks, investment, stocks, bank liquidity, lending activities, bank capital and other important banking activities. The certification course dealt with various issues and risks involved in Commercial banks. The course was created by IIT Kharagpur.Â
- The course contains assignments, exams, and study materials.
- The duration of the course is 12 weeks and contains certification.
- Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- The course is AICTE-approved.
| Short Term Certification Courses in Banking | |
| Provided by | IIT Kharagpur |
| Course Mode | Online |
| Duration of the course | Three months |
| Eligibility | No eligibility criteria. Any candidates who want to learn about commercial banks are eligible. |
| Course Fee | INR 1,000 |
| Mode of learning | Self-study |
| Skills covered | Commercial banking knowledge |
| Mode of Delivery | Video-based lectures |
| Certification Providing Authority | IIT Kharagpur |
5. Digital Banking Business Model by State Bank of India
This certification course is provided by edX. The State Bank of India offers this course, which provides aspects of building a business model and learning financial management. This course is suitable for candidates who want to be investment bankers, financial analysts, project managers, etc. The course is provided in two versions, a free module and INR 8,613.
| Short Term Certification Courses in Banking | |
| Provided by | State Bank of India |
| Course Mode | Online |
| Duration of the course | One month |
| Eligibility | There are no eligibility criteria. Any candidates who want to learn about banks are eligible. |
| Course Fee | INR 8,613 |
| Mode of learning | Self-study |
| Skills covered | Commercial banking knowledge |
| Mode of Delivery | Video-based lectures |
| Certification Providing Authority | IIT Kharagpur |
Postgraduate Certification Course in BFSI Syllabus
The course provided by us covers all the important aspects of BFSI sectors along with the assignment, mock tests, placement preparation, etc all covered under the curriculum.
| Postgraduate Certification Course in BFSI Syllabus | |
| S.No. | Key Topics |
| 1 | Introduction to BFSI: BFSI Industry Participants and their Roles, About RBI and its Function, Types of Banks, Structure within Banks, Assets and Liabilities for a bank |
| 2 | Negotiable Instruments: Types of NIs, Cheque/DD/PO and Features, Dishonor and Consequences |
| 3 | Retail Banking (RB): Understanding the Difference between Retail and Corporate banking, All RB Products, Liability and Asset Side – Covering Features, Advantages, and Benefits of Each for the Customer, Payment Options Available to Customers, Familiarity with Net Banking and Mobile Banking App, Other services like Lockers, Demat, Third-party Products (Briefly All) |
| 4 | Banking Operations: Banking Channels – Branch, ATM, Net, Banking App, Others, Activities in Branch Operations – Account Opening, Deposits, Unsecured/Secured Loans and Collaterals (Including Documentation as Exercise), Front Desk Officer & Cashier Roles, KYC and AML, Basics of Credit Appraisal and Credit Score, Electronic Clearing, Customer Service, Complaint Handling |
| 5 | Corporate Banking: Basic Products Features, Advantages, and Benefits, Term Loans, Working Capital, CC, Bank Guarantee, LC |
| 6 | Mutual Funds: Understanding MFs, Types, Players |
| 7 | Insurance Products: Life, General, Health, Industry Players |
| 8 | Fintech: Overview of Fintech Industry, What is Fintech? Digital Wallet, UPI, Payment Infrastructure, Payment Gateway, Offline Payments |
| 9 | Cross Selling Skills: Sales Process for BFSI Products, Needs-Product Match, Concept of Cross-Selling and Upselling, Role Plays |
| 10 | BFSI Interview Prep: Important Tips for Acing The Interview, Reading Up on the Recruiting Org Before the Interview, Standard Interview Flow, Entry-Level Questions and Expected Replies, Actual Mock Interview in Class and Feedback |
| 11 | Placements: Types of Recruiters, Spread of Roles, Expectations from Canc Time of Interview, Offer, Joining |
| 12 | Life Skills: Confidence Building, Self-Image, Communication Skills |
| 13 | Life Skills: Time Management, Attitude for Success, Social Skills (People-Related Interactions/Etiquette), Goal-Setting, Ethics and Integrity |
| 14 | Work Readiness: Working in a Team, Maintaining Good Work Relationship, Being Organized with a Diary/Daily To-Do List, Following Office Protocols |
| 15 | Work Readiness: Making a Good CV, Knowing The Company Where One is Being Interviewed, Preparing A Self-Introduction For an Interview, Interview Protocols, Dressing for Success |
| 16 | Spoken English: Essentials of Grammar, Pronunciation, Framing of Sentences for Conversation, Ability to Reply to Questions |
| 17 | Aptitude Test Prep: Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning, English Ability, Basic General Knowledge |
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FAQs
Why are certification courses important for private banking?
The certification courses help candidates build their resume and also learn new concepts and practical skills to improve their foundation in related topics.Â
Is there any age limit to enrolling in PW Skills BFSI program?
Yes, there is an age limit to enrolling in the program. Candidates must have a maximum age of 25 years at the time of admission.
Is there any placement assistance available for students in PW Skills BFSI course ?
Students get plentiful placement assistance (minimum 5 interviews) through our PG certification program. They are also provided with interview preparation, career guidance and soft skills training.
What are the minimum eligibility criteria for selection in short term certification courses?
Candidates must have done their graduation with a minimum of 50% marks in a recognised university. Also, for most of the courses final year students are also eligible.
