Next Level Banker
A comprehensive course designed to transform retail bank employees into holistic advisors, covering technical knowledge, advanced conversational skills, and practical application through online modules, in-person workshops, and sustained coaching.
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- Available settings
- In-Person, Online, Blended Learning
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- Topic
- Sales & Practice Management, Technical

"The Next Level Banker Training Program" is a comprehensive training designed to equip retail bank employees with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to provide holistic banking services and solutions to clients beyond daily transactions.
The 14-week program is delivered through a multi-phase approach, including online modules, in-person workshops, and ongoing sustainment activities.
Areas of study and timeline may be customized according to your organization's requirements.
Areas of Study:
Phase One: Technical Knowledge (4 weeks of online modules)
- Financial planning concepts
- Cash flow analysis and management
- Protection and estate planning strategies
- Investment planning principles
- Retirement planning solutions
- Education planning options
- Risk management strategies
- Challenges faced by business owners
- Risk management and insurance planning for businesses
Phase Two: Conversational Skills (2-day in-person workshop)
- Overall conversational skills development
- Advanced sales and client experience techniques
- Presenting a comprehensive value proposition
- Transitioning from reactive to proactive client engagement
- Conducting effective discovery interviews
- Making suitable product and service recommendations
- Establishing long-term client relationships
- Credentializing and collaborating with business partners (e.g., Business Banking, Treasury Management, Wealth Management)
Phase Three: Application and Coaching (9 weeks of sustainment activities)
- Scenario-based skill practice through self-recorded videos
- Receiving coaching and feedback on video submissions
- Peer review and feedback on scenario responses
- Refinement of client interaction skills
- Reinforcement of technical knowledge application
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