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Adds New Digital Banking School to Meet Industry Needs
o meet demand for banker education while maintaining safety in a pandemic, the Graduate School of Banking as successfully pivoted all its 2020 specialty schools virtual delivery this year.
Six schools will be offered online starting in September, including the Financial Managers School, Bank Technology Management School, Bank Technology Security School, Sales and Marketing School and Human Resource Management School – all programs that have been very popular for years through traditional in-person delivery. Additionally, to meet the educational needs. around innovation and digital banking, GSB also unveiled the nation’s first Digital Banking School – designed exclusively to help community bankers successfully move into or grow their digital presence. “We are excited to offer our popular in-person schools virtually for our students. The distance education classes will still incorporate group discussions and networking that will enhance online learning. Students can expect the same quality content and outstanding faculty that they’ve come to expect from GSB’s in-person programs,” said Becky Patterson, vice president, education and professional development. GSB’s newest offering, starting September 29, is the Digital Banking School which will feature 8 modules that cover the critical elements of developing and executing a successful digital bank – and will be led by a team of knowledgeable instructors including Eric Cook of WSI Digital Marketing, who is the school’s program coordinator. Cook will be joined by JP Nicols and Jason Henrichs of FinTech Forge and Joe Sullivan of MarketInsights – who are just a few of an impressive faculty. The team of instructors includes a mix of innovation and FinTech consultants and active bankers. Patrick Sells of Quontic Bank – who was recently named “2020 Digital Banker of the Year” by American Banker – is one of several practitioners who’ll share their real-world experiences of creating highly successful digital banks. “Early enrollment indicates this will be a very popular program, which isn’t surprising given what we’ve heard from our Banker Advisory Board and others. To consumer expectations, many community bankers are focusing on digital product lines, online engagement, vendor partnerships and more” said Kirby Davidson, president and CEO. “There is a tremendous need for education in this area – and we’re proud to add this terrific school to our lineup of offerings that support community banking.”
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