Foundations of Finance Certification
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IMPORTANT: This core level certification must be earned prior to Enrolling for any Tools of the Trade Certification.
Abstract
The Foundations of Finance Certification is designed to provide professionals with a solid understanding of the functions and roles played by modern financial institutions and their key lines of business, as well as foundational knowledge of the industry’s basic products and service functions. Although the main focus is on the business units and related support areas that drive financial institution revenues and profits, the program also provides an overview of the effects that regional, national, and global macroeconomic conditions and industry trends have on the strategic and operational behavior of the institution. In addition, the program covers the impact of the current regulatory environment on financial institutions.
Program Description
The Foundations of Finance Certification is designed to provide professionals with a solid understanding of the functions and roles played by modern financial institutions and their key lines of business, as well as foundational knowledge of the industry’s basic products and service functions. Although the main focus is on the business units and related support areas that drive financial institution revenues and profits, the program also provides an overview of the impact that regional, national, and global macroeconomic conditions and industry trends has on the strategic and operational behavior of the institution. In addition, the Certificate covers the impact of the current regulatory environment on financial institutions.
Required Courses Included In Curriculum
Who Should Enroll
Any professional working in the banking, financial services and insurance sector who requires a solid understanding of the business, including key technical skills used daily in the businesses. This includes, front, middle and back office professionals, from new hires/graduates/freshers to middle level managers.
No prior in-depth knowledge of accounting, economics, or finance is necessary, as this certification.
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this certificate program, you will be able to:
- Identify the main functions and lines of business employed by major financial institutions
- Evaluate the role that financial institutions play within the economy
- Understand how economic conditions, business cycles, etc. affect financial institutions' business, marketing and operational strategies and tactics
- Understand how financial institutions make money
- Obtain an understanding of the basic products and services offered by financial institutions to its clients, particularly in the equity and fixed income areas
- Learn fundamental techniques universally applied in the financial markets, including financial math, elementary statistics and yield curve analytics
The Globecon Institute reserves the right to modify, change or substitute Courses or Learning Units at any time, to guarantee a relevant and balanced learning experience.
For further details about tuition and fees for this certification, please click here.
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