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Analyze and Apply Fundamentals of Banking Systems

Instructor: EDUCBA

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7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze banking systems, central banking functions, and monetary policy tools.

  • Evaluate commercial banking operations and banker–customer relationships.

  • Apply banking concepts to real-world financial and economic scenarios.

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April 2026

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11 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Indian Banking System & Risk Management Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Develop a structured understanding of banking systems, analyze central banking functions, evaluate monetary policy tools, and apply core commercial banking concepts to real-world financial scenarios.

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in banking by integrating economic principles, regulatory frameworks, monetary operations, and banker–customer relationships into one cohesive learning journey. Learners will explore how banks mobilize savings, create credit, manage liquidity, and support economic development. The course also examines the role of the central bank in supervision, foreign exchange reserves management, payment systems, and financial stability. What makes this course unique is its practical and systems-based approach—connecting regulatory theory with operational banking functions and economic outcomes. Rather than treating topics in isolation, it demonstrates how central banking policy, commercial banking operations, and economic growth are interdependent. By completing this course, learners will strengthen their financial sector knowledge, enhance regulatory awareness, and build analytical skills essential for careers in banking, finance, risk management, and economic policy.

This module introduces the foundational principles of banking and explains how the banking system supports economic growth and industrialization. It explores the regulatory, research, and support functions of the central bank, along with key monetary tools such as CRR, SLR, and currency management, providing learners with a structured understanding of how central banking ensures financial stability and liquidity management.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videosTotal 51 minutes
  • Introduction to Basics of Banking9 minutes
  • Learning about economic growth & industrialization8 minutes
  • Functions of Regulations & Supervision6 minutes
  • Functions of Research Activities7 minutes
  • Functions of Support Activities8 minutes
  • Reserve Bank of India Ratios6 minutes
  • Currency Management8 minutes
4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • Foundations of Banking & Central Banking Framework30 minutes
  • Banking in the Economy – The Big Picture10 minutes
  • The Central Bank’s Developmental & Support Role10 minutes
  • Core Monetary & Currency Operations10 minutes

This module focuses on the Reserve Bank of India’s operational authority as banker to the government, public debt manager, and monetary authority. It examines credit control mechanisms, foreign exchange reserves management, payment and settlement systems, and the legal framework governing banking regulation, providing learners with applied insights into systemic risk management and financial oversight.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 60 minutes
  • Banker & Debt Manager to Government6 minutes
  • Credit Control7 minutes
  • Foreign Exchange Reserves Management8 minutes
  • Payment Licensing8 minutes
  • Settlement Systems5 minutes
  • Banking Regulation Act8 minutes
  • Powers with RBI10 minutes
  • Non-Banking Financial Companies9 minutes
4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • RBI as Controller, Manager & System Stabilizer30 minutes
  • Government Banker & Monetary Authority10 minutes
  • Managing External & Domestic Stability10 minutes
  • Regulatory Powers & Legal Framework10 minutes

This module explores the legal and operational dimensions of the banker–customer relationship and examines the primary and secondary functions of commercial banks. It highlights confidentiality obligations, credit creation mechanisms, and the role of banks in economic development, enabling learners to understand how commercial banking supports financial inclusion and national growth.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videosTotal 40 minutes
  • Banker-Customer Relationship9 minutes
  • Continuation of Banker-Customer relationship8 minutes
  • Terms under Banker-Customer relationship8 minutes
  • Typical Functions of a Bank7 minutes
  • Functions of Banks and Role in Economic Development9 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes
  • Commercial Banking & Customer Relationships30 minutes
  • Banker–Customer Relationship Deep Dive10 minutes
  • Core Functions of Commercial Banks10 minutes

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Reviewed on May 13, 2026

A highly informative course that connects monetary policy, regulatory frameworks, and banking operations seamlessly. It helped me better understand the

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Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Application of these fundamentals includes proper loan evaluation, maintaining reserves, and managing interest rate changes.

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Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Risk management is essential, including handling credit risk, market risk, and operational risk to ensure stability.

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