Oregon Bankers Association - Independent Community Banks of Oregon

Banking Today

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AIB Course Code: 1325

Course Length: 5 weeks

Course Description:
This program will give you an orientation to the essential principles, concepts and operations of banking and a firm grounding in the business of banking.

Audience:
Bank personnel new to the banking industry at all levels, specialists in non-banking functions such as marketing, information systems and human resources.

Learning Objectives:
After successfully completing this program, you will be able to:

  • Explain the impact of banking on the economy
  • Describe the competitive environment of banking
  • Identify key trends
  • Summarize the business of banking

Textbook:
In addition to the online materials, students receive the handbook, Banking Today: Developing Basic Skills, published by American Bankers Association, 2007.

Course Credits: AIB: 0.5; CEU: 0.5

Prerequisites: None

Required Software: None