About State Bank of India
State Bank of India, through its Strategic Training Unit, has expanded into educational initiatives by partnering with leading educational platforms. As India's largest public sector bank, SBI has developed educational programs focusing on financial services, professional development, and workplace skills. The bank leverages its extensive banking and financial expertise to create courses that benefit both professionals and students.
4-6 weeks
Course duration
2-3
Hours per week required
3
Initial MOOCs offered
Accreditations and Rankings
4-6 weeks
Course duration
2-3
Hours per week required
3
Initial MOOCs offered
Accreditations and Rankings
State Bank of India Highlights
Career Outcomes and Placement Information
While SBI is not a traditional educational institution, it provides significant career development support through its educational initiatives. The bank's courses are designed to enhance professional skills in banking and financial services. Through its partnership with edX, SBI offers courses that focus on practical workplace skills such as creativity, relationship marketing, and conflict resolution. The bank's collaboration with IDP Education helps students access education loans for international studies, supporting their educational and career aspirations. Additionally, through the SBI Foundation, the bank supports skill development programs for various segments of society, contributing to career development and entrepreneurship.
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
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Rahul Sharma serves as Assistant General Manager and Faculty at State Bank Foundation Institute - Chetana, one of SBI's apex training institutes. With over two decades of banking experience since joining SBI as a Probationary Officer in 2002, he brings extensive expertise in branch management, credit monitoring, and anti-money laundering compliance. His educational credentials include an M.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Kanpur, along with professional certifications as a Certified Financial Planner (FPSB Denver), Certified Anti-money Laundering Specialist (Miami), and Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers. His international experience includes serving as Manager Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer at SBI's DIFC Dubai branch. Through his role at SBFI-Chetana, he contributes to developing banking professionals while leveraging his expertise in financial planning, compliance, and credit management
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Hari S Iyer serves as Deputy General Manager and Director at State Bank Foundation Institute 'Chetana' Indore, bringing over 35 years of banking experience at State Bank of India. With an M.Com degree and CAIIB certification, he has established himself as an expert in human resources, customer relationship management, and digital banking initiatives. His notable achievement includes playing a key role in launching SBI's flagship digital platform 'YONO'. As Director of SBFI Chetana, he leads a team of nine faculty members, focusing on developing banking professionals while leveraging his extensive experience in branch operations, HR management, and digital banking. Beyond his professional duties, Iyer contributes to banking literature through published articles in respected journals and maintains interests in sports, reading, and music.
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Shaji Neelakandan serves as Assistant General Manager and Faculty at State Bank of India, bringing 28 years of banking experience combined with expertise in financial technology. With a BTech in Computer Science & Engineering and MSc in FinTech, along with professional certifications including CFA and FRM, he specializes in the intersection of technology and finance. At SBI's training institute, he teaches "Introduction to Machine Learning for Finance," helping develop the next generation of banking professionals in emerging technologies. His expertise in financial risk management and machine learning applications in banking makes him a valuable asset in SBI's digital transformation initiatives.
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Satish Kumar S serves as Assistant General Manager and Faculty at State Bank of India, bringing 28 years of banking experience combined with specialized expertise in criminology. With a Master's degree in Criminology, he focuses on financial security, fraud prevention, and risk management in banking operations. At SBI's training institute, he teaches "Introduction to Machine Learning for Finance," helping develop banking professionals' understanding of how advanced analytics can be applied to detect and prevent financial crimes. His unique combination of criminology background and extensive banking experience makes him particularly effective in training staff on security aspects of banking operations and the application of technology in financial crime prevention
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Sushil Porwal serves as Chief Manager (Faculty) at State Bank Institute of Innovation and Technology (SBIIT), one of SBI's apex training institutes in Hyderabad. Since joining SBI as a Probationary Officer in 2007, he has accumulated over 16 years of banking experience. With an MBA specializing in Marketing and Systems, he brings a unique blend of business and technical expertise to his role. At SBIIT, he teaches "Introduction to Payment Gateway," helping develop banking professionals' understanding of digital payment systems and technologies. His role at SBIIT contributes to SBI's digital transformation initiatives by training staff in emerging payment technologies and systems.
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S.N. Jayasri Lalitha serves as Assistant General Manager (Faculty) at State Bank Institute of Innovation and Technology, bringing over 29 years of banking expertise since joining SBI as a Probationary Officer in 1994. With a master's degree in Chemistry from IIT Delhi (1986), she has played a pivotal role in SBI's digital transformation journey. Her career spans significant technological transitions, from manual banking to core banking systems, particularly in developing and maintaining internet banking applications for corporate customers at GITC Belapur. She has managed three retail-intensive branches (Bagru, South Campus Delhi University, and Inderpuri) and served as Project Officer during crucial banking system migrations. At SBIIT, she leverages her extensive experience in retail banking and technology implementation to train the next generation of banking professionals, bringing practical insights from her involvement in SBI's digital evolution.
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Pankaj Kumar Jalan serves as Assistant General Manager and Faculty at State Bank Staff College (SBSC), bringing over 20 years of diverse banking experience. His career progression includes key roles as Credit Officer, Branch Manager, and Regional Manager, providing him with comprehensive expertise in retail credit and banking administration. At SBSC, he focuses on developing banking professionals through courses in "Content Marketing Strategy" and "Introduction to Behavioral Finance," leveraging his practical experience in credit management and administration. His teaching combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights gained from his extensive field experience in various banking roles, making him particularly effective in training bank officials in both technical and behavioral aspects of banking.
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Rabindra Mohanty serves as Assistant General Manager and Faculty at State Bank Staff College (SBSC), Hyderabad, bringing over 30 years of diverse banking experience. An alumnus of Sainik School, Bhubaneswar, he holds multiple qualifications including an Engineering Diploma in ETC, PDCA, BA, and both parts of CAIIB, along with a PG Diploma in Financial Advising. Before joining SBSC in July 2018, he served as AGM (Premier Banking Services) at SBI's Corporate Centre in Mumbai for five years, where he gained extensive expertise in high-net-worth client services. At SBSC, he teaches "Content Marketing Strategy," leveraging his experience in premier banking to develop future banking professionals. Beyond his professional duties, he maintains diverse interests including philately, music, quizzing, and sports, bringing a well-rounded perspective to his role as a banking educator.
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M. Sai Chakradhar serves as Assistant General Manager and Faculty at State Bank of India, bringing nearly three decades of banking experience since joining SBI in 1993. His impressive academic credentials include M.Sc. in Mathematics, M.A. in Business Economics, M.Sc. in Psychology, and CAIIB certification, reflecting his multi-disciplinary expertise. His career encompasses extensive experience in banking operations, retail lending, and training. As a recognized expert, he has been frequently invited as a speaker on All India Radio, Vijayawada, to discuss various aspects of banking and retail lending. At SBI's training institute, he specializes in teaching Retail & MSME Credit and Behavioral Science, contributing to the development of "Introduction to Behavioural Finance" course
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Saurabh Jaiswal serves as Faculty at State Bank of India, bringing 18 years of diverse banking experience spanning operations, compliance, and risk management. With a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and an MBA in Marketing, he combines academic expertise with practical banking knowledge. His career includes significant international experience as Assistant Vice President (Back Office) at SBI's Frankfurt branch, providing him with valuable insights into global banking operations. At SBI's training institute, he specializes in teaching Marketing, Retail Credit, and Behavioral Science, leveraging his extensive experience in both domestic and international banking operations to develop future banking professionals
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R. Lalitha serves as Deputy General Manager and Senior Faculty at State Bank of India, bringing over 35 years of comprehensive banking experience since joining SBI in 1988. A science graduate who became Trainee Officer in 1992, she has developed expertise across multiple banking domains including Consumer Banking, NRI Services, FOREX Trading, Corporate Credit, Stressed Assets Management, and Digital Banking. Her career highlights include international experience at SBI Antwerp (Belgium), leadership roles in Trade Finance, Commercial Credit Analysis, and Digital & Transaction Banking. As DGM at SBI's training institute, she leads a team of nine faculty members, specializing in MSME Credit and International Banking education. Her diverse experience, particularly in digital transformation and international banking, makes her instrumental in developing future banking professionals while maintaining interests in reading and music.
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Courses
Dr. Bindu K. Nambiar serves as Faculty (Marketing) at State Bank Institute of Consumer Banking, Hyderabad, bringing over 18 years of academic and industry experience in marketing and executive education. With an MBA in Marketing and a doctorate in Management Studies focusing on CRM implementation, she has established herself as a leading researcher in banking services marketing
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Havyang Zala serves as Assistant General Manager at State Bank of India, bringing over three decades of diverse banking experience. With qualifications including CAIIB and Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) from ISACA, USA, he combines technical expertise with behavioral science knowledge gained through the Human Processes Lab at State Bank Staff College.
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M. Surya Prakasham serves as Assistant General Manager and Faculty at State Bank Staff College, Hyderabad, bringing over 33 years of comprehensive banking experience. A Science graduate with CAIIB certification and Associate Membership of Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, he has held diverse roles including Regional Head and leadership positions in Retail, SME, and Corporate Credit. At SBSC, he teaches "Engagement Banking," focusing on digital transformation in banking, customer-centric approaches, and the evolution from traditional to digital banking models
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Ranjita Sharan Singh serves as Deputy General Manager (DGM) of Academics at State Bank of India, bringing extensive expertise in retail banking and leadership development. With a career spanning several years, she has cultivated a strong background in banking operations and training, focusing on enhancing leadership skills within the banking sector. Her academic and professional journey reflects a commitment to fostering talent and improving customer service in retail banking, making her a valuable asset to SBI's training initiatives.
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Ms. Lakshmi Ramakrishna Srinivas is the General Manager and Director at the State Bank Institute of Consumer Banking (SBICB), where she has leveraged over three decades of experience in various banking domains. Holding a BA (Hons) and an MA, along with extensive expertise in Retail Lending, Corporate Credit, and Learning & Development, she has held significant roles including Relationship Manager in the Corporate Accounts Group, Head of a Commercial Clients Group branch, Senior Faculty at SBICB, and Vice President (Credit) at SBI's New York branch. In her current role, she leads a diverse team comprising three Deputy General Managers, 21 faculty members, and several research officers. Ms. Srinivas is also an accomplished writer, having published human-interest articles and poetry in reputed newspapers and magazines, as well as articles in banking journals. Her interests include reading and she actively encourages a culture of learning within her team.
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Mukti Prakash Behera serves as Faculty at the State Bank Institute of Consumer Banking (SBICB), bringing a strong academic background and extensive industry experience to his role. He holds an Executive PGPM from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, and an MBA from Pondicherry University, along with an MPhil in Management from Ravenshaw University. With over nine years of industry experience in Training and Service Delivery at reputable companies such as IBM and Reliance Telecom, he transitioned to academia, where he has spent the last seven years as an Assistant Professor specializing in marketing management concepts.
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Shri Ajay Chandra Pandey serves as Faculty at the State Bank of India, bringing over 32 years of diverse banking experience since joining SBI in 1991. He holds an MA and various professional certifications, including CAIIB, ACAMS, and Moody Certified CIC. His extensive career spans multiple domains such as Merchant Banking, Forex, Credit, Asset Liability Management (ALM), Risk Management, and Treasury functions. Notably, he served as an "Approved Individual" and Risk Officer at SBI's Qatar Financial Centre in Doha.