Course description
Chartered Banker by Experience
Chartered Banker by Experience is designed for experienced banking professionals who wish to gain Chartered Banker status and become members of the Chartered Banker Institute. The qualification is intended for individuals who:
- Have at least 10 years of business experience, including 5 years of relevant banking and financial services experience;
- Want recognition for their expertise, experience and contribution to banking;
- Aim to meet current and emerging regulatory requirements for the demonstration of high professional standards; and
- Seek an accelerated, flexible yet rigorous route to Chartered Banker status.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Yes, if you have at least 10 years of business experience, including 5 years of relevant banking and financial services experience, and want to gain Chartered Banker status via a flexible, accelerated route.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Successfully completing the Chartered Banker by Experience qualification means you will become a Chartered Banker, join the rapidly growing Chartered Banker Institute of more than 30,000 members, and be eligible to use the ‘Chartered Banker’ designation for as long as you continue to meet the Institute’s ongoing requirements.
Training Course Content
Step 1: Critical Self-Evaluation
In the Critical Self-Evaluation, you will complete 3 reflective statements, each of between 800-1200 words, in which we ask you to:
- Look back at your experience and key events during your professional career to date;
- Critically reflect on and analyse your experience from different perspectives;
- Think carefully about what your experience and key events has meant for you and your current professional practice; and
- Demonstrate what you have learned from your experience, and how you apply these lessons in your professional practice today.
Step 2: Professional Ethics Assignment
In the Professional Ethics Assignment, we ask you to:
- Describe the key principles of ethical and professional behaviour in banking environment and explain why these are important; and
- Reflect on situations at work where you have been faced with ethical dilemmas, consider how you dealt with these and how these have impacted your professional practice today.
We provide you with a copy of the Institute’s Professionalism & Ethics study guide, and access to our wide range of online resources including the Institute’s Ethics, Culture and Conduct Toolkit, to help you complete the Professional Ethics assignment.
Step 3: Presentation and Professional Discussion
Approximately 3-4 weeks after completing your Critical Self-Evaluation and Professional Ethics Assignment, you will meet your assessor to explore in depth, your experience, expertise and suitability to become a Chartered Banker. To complete the qualification within 12 weeks your Critical Self-Evaluation and Professional Ethics Assignment should be submitted by week 8.
a) Presentation
Your presentation should be based on the Professional Ethics Assignment that you have completed, and should last around 30 minutes, including time for questions and discussion with your assessor.
b) Professional Discussion
Your Professional Discussion with your assessor will last for up to 2 hours, and is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate in detail how your experience meets the Institute’s requirements for the award of Chartered Banker status.
Following your professional discussion, you will receive confirmation of your assessors’ decision within 4 weeks.
Course delivery details
Most candidates are expected to complete the qualification within 12 weeks and we expect all candidates to complete within 16 weeks.
Why choose The Chartered Banker Institute
82% of our members would recommend us to others
79% agree our qualifications have given them the knowledge they need to enhance their job
Only institute to award Chartered Bank Status
Expenses
The Chartered Banker by Experience qualification costs £2,495.
In order to complete Chartered Banker by Experience, you must become a member of the Institute. An annual subscription fee of £60 will become payable upon registration.