Learning Objectives

• Understand the role of banks in the economy
• Identify different types of financial institutions
• Examine the functions of commercial, investment, and central banks
• Explore the relationship between banking and economic development
• Develop insights into modern banking challenges

Who Should Attend

• New entrants into the banking sector
• Finance and accounting professionals
• Policy makers and regulators
• Students of finance and economics
• Anyone seeking foundational knowledge of banking

Course Outline

Day 1 - Banking Fundamentals

• History and evolution of banking
• Types of banks
• Banking services overview

Day 2 - Financial Institutions

• Commercial vs. investment banks
• Microfinance institutions
• Development banks

Day 3 - Central Banking

• Role of central banks
• Monetary policy tools
• Financial stability

Day 4 - Banking Operations

• Deposits and lending
• Payment systems
• Risk management basics

Day 5 - Future of Banking

• Digital banking
• Fintech disruption
• Capstone: Group presentations

Course Details

Duration: 5 days

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily

Venue: Workmanskills Training Centres (Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ota) + Virtual option

Fees & Inclusions

NGN200,000 per participant. Includes training materials, refreshments, and certificate.

Certification

Certificate of Completion in Introduction to Banking Systems & Financial Institutions issued by Workmanskills Consult.