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Principles of Banking - Winter 2026

January 6, 2026 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Description

The New Hampshire Bankers Association is proud to offer the Principles of Banking Course beginning on Tuesday, January 6th. For more than 40 years, the American Bankers Association’s Principles of Banking has been respected as the most comprehensive introduction to the banking industry. Thorough, easily digestible, and detailed, this textbook and course provide an overall understanding of the financial services industry. Registration deadline: Friday, December 19, 2025.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program Overview:  

Principles of Banking will provide an overview of fundamental banking concepts and principles in a convenient instructor-led virtual environment that incorporates peer collaboration and individual bank research. The course will run for 8 weeks and includes weekly assignments, weekly quizzes, a midterm exam and a final exam. The course size is limited to 25 participants. 

Program Highlights:

  • Overview of banking functions, competitors and future trends
  • Review of banking history including legislation, regulations and regulatory agencies
  • Breakdown of bank financials – income statement, balance sheet and bank performance metrics
  • Products and services – deposits, loans, financial planning, trust services and business banking
  • Digital banking – payment systems, online banking, mobile banking and remote capture
  • Enhancing customer relationships – bank involvement in the community, importance of cross-selling and relationship building as well as exceeding customer expectations
  • The safeguarding of banks, their employees and their customers – fraud, corporate governance, privacy and cybersecurity risks

Who Should Attend:

Principles of Banking has direct applicability to a broad range of banking positions. This course will benefit:

  • New bankers needing a broad knowledge of the banking industry
  • Emerging bankers desiring a general understanding of the financial services industry
  • Seasoned bankers seeking to gain a broader understanding of the banking industry
  • Any banker who would benefit from an understanding of the changing world of financial services 

Format:

Principles of Banking will be delivered on a video-conferencing platform (Zoom). Each week participants will log into a 2-hour live session. These sessions are instructor-led and the facilitator is Cynthia Stuart of Stuart Consulting. Participants will be able to see the instructor and participate in an interactive question and answer format. All students must be able to utilize video during the class. Students are required to be on camera for every session.

Prior to the course start date, participants will receive a 12th edition of Principles of Banking textbook and course curriculum. The option for a soft-cover textbook or e-book is available.

  • Participants will be expected to read each assigned chapter(s) and complete any assignments prior to the next week’s class.
  • Assignments will be reviewed and returned the week following their submission.
  • The midterm and final exam will be electronic and participants will have a window in which to complete them.

WEEKLY COURSE OVERVIEW 

DATE

READ 
PRIOR TO CLASS

CLASS

HOMEWORK

January 6

Chapters 1 & 2


Review Chapters 1 & 2


Read Chapter 3

Quiz

Research Assignment

January 13

Chapter 3


Review Chapter 3


Read Chapter 4

Quiz

Research Assignment

January 20

Chapter 4

Review Chapter 4


Read Chapter 5

Quiz

Research Assignment


January 27

Chapter 5

Review Chapter 5


Read Chapter 6

Midterm

Research Assignment


February 3

Chapter 6

Review Chapter 6

Class Presentations


Reach Chapter 7

Quiz

Research Assignment


February 10

Chapter 7


Review Chapter 7

Class Presentations


Read Chapters 8 & 9

Quiz

Research Assignment

February 17

Chapters 8 & 9


Review Chapters 8 & 9

Class Presentations


Read Chapter 10

Quiz


February 24


Chapter 10

Review Chapter 10

Class Presentations

Final

Time

Eight Week Session, every Tuesday from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Pricing

Member fee - $495
Non-member fee - $1,000

Not an ABA member? That's ok, you may still attend at the member fee as a benefit of being a member of NH Bankers Association.

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Contact Information

New Hampshire Bankers Association
Name: Sandy Tracy
Phone: (603) 224-5373
Email: stracy@nhbankers.com
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