Banking Today

Course Description

Financial institutions are unlike any other business. To someone new to the world of banking, it can seem puzzling. However, financial institutions play a key role in maintaining thriving communities and economies. The welfare of the nation depends on the banking industry. In this course, learners will examine types of banking, customer groups, the business of banking, and the role of banks in a community.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Explain how employees, customers, and the community benefit from a financial institution
• Provide insight into the economy of banking
• Understand banking innovations and their impact on your organization
• Understand how a financial institution displays profitability
• Explain how organization structures differ within financial institutions and how the board, officers, and employees contribute to expanding relationships
• Describe the methods used to safeguard banking relationships and funds