Banking Fundamentals
A comprehensive introduction to banking for new staff and recent graduates: the role of the central bank and commercial banks, bank functions and departments, and core banking services.
At a glance
- 10 days · 2 weeks
Who it's for
- New bank employees
- Graduates entering banking
- Support staff in banks
Learning objectives
- Understand central and commercial banking
- Know bank functions and departments
- Explain core banking services
- Handle day-to-day banking operations
Detailed content
- Monetary policy
- Bank regulation
- Commercial bank role
- Retail and corporate
- Treasury and operations
- Risk and compliance
- Accounts and deposits
- Payments and cards
- Loans
- Account opening
- Cash handling
- Customer service
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Central and commercial banks
- Practical workshop applying the tools to participants' cases
- Bank functions and departments
- Group project work and coaching
- Practical workshop applying the tools to participants' cases
- Banking services
- Group project work and coaching
- Day-to-day banking
- Practical workshop applying the tools to participants' cases
- Group project work and coaching
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Analyse a real set of financial statements with ratios
- Build a budget and variance report in Excel
- Case study: decision using cost-volume-profit and NPV
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
Tools and templates you keep
- Ratio-analysis and budgeting workbook
- NPV/IRR and break-even calculators
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- IFRS Accounting Standards (IASB)
- COSO Internal Control and ERM frameworks
- Basel III/IV (banking risk)
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Finance, Banking & Risk · Foundation
Frequently asked questions
How long is Banking Fundamentals?
The program runs 10 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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