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The Alabama Banking School provides future leaders in the financial services industry with the skills, tools and knowledge to help their banks prosper and their careers flourish. The school meets the growing need for bank managers to acquire a broad knowledge and understanding of the major bank functions and their interrelationships, and to develop the skills required to lead and manage effectively in today and tomorrow's challenging banking environment.
I think coming to ABS has been a wonderful experience. I have learned things and been introduced to subjects that I have not had but needed desperately to advance my career opportunities. I strongly recommend that other colleagues attend.
Thank you for such a great resource for educating Alabama bankers to become better equipped for our profession.
I know I am a better banker because of the Alabama Banking School.
The curriculum is designed and the faculty selected to enable program participants to understand the big picture of the rapidly changing financial service industry. The courses and instructors are continually evaluated each session, making changes and refinements to improve the program.
The curriculum currently includes:
- Human Resource Management
- Money, Banking & Economic Activity
- Compliance Management
- Commercial Lending
- Banking Laws & Regulation
- Consumer Lending
- Residential Mortgage Lending
- Funds Management
- Bank Marketing
- Lending Policies, Documentation & Loan Review
- Commercial Real Estate
- Bank Exec Simulation
- Asset-Liability Management
Through a variety of team-building experiences students are able to brainstorm and share ideas. They develop strategies to be proactive in today's competitive financial environment, improve their effectiveness and internal working relationships, and hone their skills in all areas of banking. Program graduates are well equipped to anticipate and manage a rapidly increasing rate of change. They have up-to-date knowledge of all major areas of banking, a fresh network of colleagues, and a strong start on the life-long learning necessary for successful banking careers.
Organizations that continue to invest in their leaders will be the ones best able to achieve success in even the most demanding marketplace.
The 2010 Session of the Alabama Banking School will be held July 25 - 30 at the Brookley Center at the University of South Alabama, Mobile. For more information about how you can attend the Alabama Banking School, click here for a brochure, click here for an application or call Wayne Lambert at (334) 834-1890.
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