General Banking diploma courses focus on math and communication, two of the most utilized skills in banking. Students with General Banking diplomas seek employment opportunities as customer service agents, bank tellers and new accounts representatives.
The American Institute of Banking (AIB) is an accredited continuing education institution backed by the American Bankers Association (ABA). The AIB offers more than 100 online and in-banking training courses including Financial Management, Compliance Law, Bank Management and Lending. AIB offers a special dual diploma in Banking and Finance. The program is worth 30 college credits and is transferrable to most major colleges. This is an online dual degree program that includes required courses such as Accounting, Banking Principles, Economics and Law and Banking.
Personal bankers are the backbone of many banking institutions because they deal with customers daily. Personal bankers must familiarize themselves with current banking practices, deposit and loan information and financial rates. Courses in Banking Principles, Customer Service, Consumer Products, Bank Correspondence, Ethics and Consumer Lending are some of the courses required to obtain a diploma in Personal Banking.
This diploma course is great for current mortgage lenders and individuals who want to train to become loan processors or mortgage clerks. Some classes required for this diploma include Principles of Law and Banking, Banking Ethics, Basic Accounting, Customer Service Skills and Personal Taxes. These classes help mortgage lenders keep customers abreast of government regulations, personal credit, real estate regulations and underwriting.