Description

Course Name: Certificate in Retail Banking Operations and Customer Service

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/BAF/CRBOCS/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent.

Objective: The Certificate in Retail Banking Operations and Customer Service course is designed to provide professionals with a thorough understanding of retail banking operations, products, and services. It enables learners to develop the skills required to manage customer relationships effectively, assess and process various banking products such as deposits, loans, and credit facilities, and ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card (Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Retail Banking: Retail banking overview and evolution, Differences between retail & corporate/wholesale banking, Retail banking business model and value chain, Customer segments and behaviour in retail banking, Digital transformation and fintech in retail banking, Regulatory environment and risk considerations in retail banking

Module 2: Retail Banking Products & Services: Deposit products (savings, current, fixed, recurring) and features, Retail asset products (personal loans, home loans, auto/vehicle loans, education loans), Cards (credit cards, debit cards) and payment services, Wealth management & investment services for retail customers, Banking delivery channels (branches, ATMs, internet/mobile banking, POS) , Cross‑selling, product bundling and service orchestration

Module 3: Retail Lending & Risk Management: Credit underwriting for retail loans (eligibility, documentation, credit scoring), Loan repayment, amortisation schedules, moratorium/pre‑payment aspects, Identification and management of retail credit risk (delinquency, default, NPA), Collateral and security management in retail lending, Recovery, restructuring and workout mechanisms for retail lending

Module 4: Sales, Marketing & Customer Relationship Management: Retail banking customer lifecycle (acquisition, onboarding, servicing, cross‑sell, retention), Customer segmentation, targeting and value proposition design, Marketing of banking services: product lifecycle, pricing, promotion, distribution strategies, Customer experience management and service quality in retail banking, Digital & omni‑channel engagement strategies, Complaints management, grievance redressal and customer loyalty

Module 5: Operations, Compliance & Technology in Retail Banking: Retail banking operations: account opening, KYC/AML, payments processing, cards issuance, transaction monitoring, Retail banking compliance: consumer protection, AML/CTF, data privacy, regulatory reporting, Technology infrastructure: core banking systems, digital banking platforms, mobile apps, fintech partnerships, Cybersecurity, fraud detection and prevention in retail banking, Business continuity, process optimisation and cost efficiency in retail banking operations

Module 6: Financial Performance, Analytics & Strategic Retail Banking: Key retail banking performance metrics (growth, profitability, margins, NIM, cost‑income ratio), Financial statement analysis for retail bank branches and product portfolios, Use of analytics and business intelligence in retail banking: customer analytics, product profitability, risk analytics, Strategic planning in retail banking: branch network strategy, digital vs physical channels, innovation in retail banking, Emerging trends in retail banking (open banking, embedded finance, ESG in banking)

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

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🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.

⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.