National Bank of Oman recently launched a new batch of its flagship ‘Core Banking Programme’. 33 new employees have enrolled in this programme to complete an all-round training before taking up job functions within the bank across business units.
National Bank of Oman has been developing and delivering a number of bespoke programs especially designed to meet the needs of its people. This program is custom-made for those who are new to the bank.
“National Bank of Oman has been a strong advocate of empowering employees through training programmes. This programme is an integral part of our talent development strategy and it reflects the bank’s strong commitment to nurturing young talent,” said, Nasser Al Hajri, Chief Human Resource Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs at the National Bank of Oman.
Al Hajri added: “As we continue to implement our Learning & Development strategy, which is aligned to our organization goals in creating a learning organization, we are delighted to see this new batch of qualified and young employees enroll in this programme. We are hopeful that these new joiners will play a major role in the bank’s ongoing journey.”
The 10-week intensive course into the theory and practice of banking involves classroom training as well as hands on approach covering a range of areas including banking systems and operations, processing transactions, sales strategies, and delivering top-class customer experience among others.
The training also involves practical training modules through various role plays in a virtual branch setting, equipping trainees to gain on-the-job banking experience whilst preparing them for critical roles within the bank. The bank has a wide variety of training and development programmes offered by its training arm, Academy of Excellence. It has been consistently delivering a diverse mix of high-quality technical and soft-skill courses aimed at various divisions and levels, and is spearheading the Bank’s transformation journey.