Introduction

Chartered Banker is the gold standard for professionals working in the banking sector.  Recognised and supported by major financial services organisations across the globe, Chartered Banker gives you a world class qualification that will help you achieve and maintain the standards of excellence and professionalism expected by clients and employers.

Chartered Banker is a practical, professional programme that combines theory and practice.  The overall aim of the programme is to provide you with an extensive, detailed and critical knowledge and understanding of the banking sector and to develop your skills and abilities to make profesional judgements and informed decisions in relevant work situations.

A Chartered Banker:

• has demonstrated and continues to demonstrate standards of professional excellence;
• continually develops their skills and knowledge; and
  
• complies with the Chartered Banker Institute's Code of Professional Conduct.

Chartered Banker modules 

The Chartered Banker programme focuses on the core skills required by professional bankers.  There are seven Chartered Banker modules.  These are:

• Professionalism, Ethics and Regulation
• Credit and Lending
• Risk Management in Banking
• Contemporary Issues in Banking
• Applied Business and Corporate Banking
• Retail Banking
• Banking for High Net Worth Individuals

Who should become a Chartered Banker?

We believe that if you are commited to a career in banking and improving the standards of professionalism in the sector you will benefit from Chartered Banker status.

How can I become a Chartered Banker?

To gain access to Chartered Banker modules, you will have one of:
• an Advanced Diploma with the Chartered Banker Institute
• a university degree
• relevant training, continuing professional development or other prior learning accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute or a recognised partner; or
• 5 years’ relevant banking experience and/or the support of your employer.

We understand that there are many different career paths in the sector and so we have developed a variety of routes into the Chartered Banker programme.  So, whether you are new to banking or have many years' experience, there is a route to suit you. The Chartered Banker brochure provides more information on the different routes to Chartered Banker status.

Assessment

Each Chartered Banker module is assessed by an online examination and one compulsory assignment.  The exam result contributes up to 70% of the overall award and the assignment contributes up to 30%.

 Click here for the Chartered Banker programme application form.

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