Project Objective: To equip students, graduates, job-seekers, and working professionals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and certifications in Banking, Finance, and Technical systems to make them job-ready for BFSI sector roles and promote financial literacy and digital banking practices. Project Goals: • Skill development and employment generation in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance) sector. • Enhance technical literacy related to core banking systems, digital payments, cybersecurity, and fintech. • Provide nationally/internationally recognized certification. • Promote inclusive participation from Tier-2, Tier-3 cities and rural youth. Target Audience: • Final year undergraduate and postgraduate students • Recent graduates (BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, MBA, MCom, etc.) • Working professionals aiming for BFSI upskilling • Aspirants for banking exams and government jobs • Rural and underprivileged youth under PMKVY/DDU-GKY/CSR schemes Course Structure: 1. Foundation Module: (1 Weeks) • Indian Banking System Overview • Financial Institutions and Services • Regulatory Bodies (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI) • Basic Financial Literacy and Inclusion 2. Core Banking & Finance Module: (3 Weeks) • Core Banking Solutions (CBS) • KYC, AML, CIBIL, NPA • Retail Banking, Corporate Banking • Financial Instruments (Mutual Funds, Bonds, Shares) • Risk Management & Compliance 3. Digital & Technical Module: (2 Weeks) • Digital Banking Platforms (UPI, NEFT, RTGS) • Cybersecurity in BFSI • Fintech & Blockchain Basics • Mobile Banking & e-KYC • MS Excel for Banking and Financial Analysis • Basic Tally/ERP or Financial Accounting Tools 4. Certification & Soft Skills Module: (1 Week) • Mock Interviews & Group Discussions • Communication Skills in Banking • Resume Building • Final Assessment & Certification Certification: Issued jointly by: [Partnering Institute or Government Body + Industry Partner] Complies with NSQF levels / NABARD standards / RBI's Financial Literacy Framework Digitally verifiable certificate with QR code Trainers & Faculty: • Industry Experts from Banks and NBFCs • Certified Trainers in Banking, Finance & Technology • Guest Lectures by Senior Bank Officers Infrastructure Requirements: • Smart Classrooms with Projector • Computer Lab with Internet • LMS (Learning Management System) for blended learning • Audio-Visual Content Access Outcome Metrics: Indicator Target Students Trained 1000+ per year Certification Rate 95% Placement Rate 70%+ in BFSI roles Geographic Reach PAN India with focus on rural & semi-urban Digital Inclusion Score 80% mobile/digital banking proficiency Partnerships (Optional): • Banks: SBI, HDFC, ICICI for internships or case studies • Government: Skill India, NSDC, PMKVY, DDU-GKY • CSR Sponsors: Corporate funders (BFSI sector, IT, etc.) • EdTech Firms: LMS and online modules (Coursera, Simplilearn, etc.) Timeline: Phase Duration Course Design & Partner Onboarding 1 Week Batch Launch & Outreach 1 Week Training (per batch) 8 Weeks Assessment & Certification 1 Week Placement & Review Ongoing