FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
INVESTMENT
DURATION
START DATES
DELIVERY MODE
ASSESSMENT
COURSE OVERVIEW
Banking in Uganda is one of the leading economic sectors with very bright prospects owing to increasing demand for credit products from a vibrant SME base. The industry is increasingly demanding job ready graduates to fuel its engine of growth. This Foundation Certificate isspecially designed to equip fresh graduates of any academic qualification with the hands-on skills required to perform at very high levels in a very demanding profession right from the start.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
To equip graduates who are passionate about banking and financial services with hands-on skills in banking that make them immediately employable upon successful completion of training
TARGET AUDIENCE
- University graduates
- 3rd year students at universities
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
The course will cover the following topics:
- Overview of the Banking environment
- Bank products and services
- Banking in a disruptive environment
- Cash Management
- Know Your Currency
- Foreign Exchange
- Digital Banking
- Types of accounts and their operations
- Cheques and Cheque clearing
- Credit origination and documentation
- Loan delinquency and recovery
- The basics of accounting and the accounting equation
- Emotional intelligence
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
- Know Your Customer (KYC) principles.
- Deposit marketing
- Customer service and communication
- Banking Acts, Regulation and compliance
- Career progression and interview techniques.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Work professionally across multiple functions in a bank, saving the employer money, time and reputation hence increased opportunity for growth and promotion.
OPPORTUNITY FOR FURTHER STUDY
Participants who successfully complete the Foundation Certificate in Banking and Financial Services can enrol on the Chartered Banker Program or take up another short course from UIBFS.