Self-Study Program
What is it all about?
Self-Study courses are a convenient way to complete AIB courses at your own pace and schedule. Students are sent a welcome packet including the course textbook. Mid-term and final exams are taken at your bank and proctored by your immediate supervisor or a senior level officer at your bank.
You are able to take the following courses self study:
| Commercial Lending | ||||
| This course will give you the knowledge and skills to be an effective commercial lender. Commercial Lending covers both the technical side of lending and the important human relations skills all successful lenders must have. | ||||
| Consumer Lending | ||||
| This course will offer students essential information about the regulations governing credit practices, and review loan processing, cross-selling, and collections. | ||||
| Law and Banking Applications | ||||
| This course is an introduction to laws pertaining to secured transactions, letters of credit, and the bank collection process. | ||||
| Law and Banking Principles | ||||
| This course is a banker's guide to law and legal issues, with special emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code. | ||||
| Marketing Financial Services | ||||
| To introduce students to the marketing concept, look at what motivates customers to purchase financial services and teach how to develop a successful marketing program. | ||||
| Money and Banking | ||||
| This course presents a fundamental treatment of how money functions in the U.S. and world economies. Topics include the concept of money supply and the role your bank plays as a money creator and participant in the nation's payment mechanism. Money and Banking also explains how the various types of financial institutions operate, the workings of monetary and fiscal policies, the functions and powers of the Federal Reserve, and more. | ||||
| Principles of Banking: 10th Edition | ||||
| This course provides entry-level bankers with the information they need to provide effective service to their customers and thereby improve bank profitability, including: how banks affect the economy, the banking business, products and services provided, and how they are provided. Students will understand the interrelationship among bank departments, laws, and regulations. | ||||
What is the registration process?
Complete a self study registration form and send in with payment to: PBA • 3897 N. Front Street • Harrisburg, PA 17110
What is the Cost?
• Member Rate $295 • Non-Member $442.50
When will I receive my course materials?
Your course materials including your textbook, course outline, schedule and other materials will be mailed to you two to three weeks after the PBA office receives your completed registration form including payment.
How long will it take to complete a course?
You will have 4 months to complete each course. A one-time 1 month extension may be requested. A Completion Letter with your final grade will be mailed ten business days after your final exam has been received. AIB credit for Diplomas and Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of AIB courses (those using AIB textbooks).
Can I get an extension?
Completion of the Self-Study Extension Form will grant you a one time 1 month extension.
What if I need to withdraw?
• Withdrawals must be submitted on the PBA Withdrawal Form.
• A $30.00 withdrawal fee will be assessed for any class withdrawal. The student is responsible for 50% of the tuition and withdrawal fee.
• No REFUND will be given for withdraws received 5 DAYS AFTER the start date
Who should I contact for more information?
Jackie Catalano, Director
(717) 255-6939 • jCatalano@paBanker.com