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Review of Timespro Banking Course

Timespro Banking Course

Times of India has launched a banking course targeting fresh graduates.

This course though can give understanding of banking operations and processed but for sure is not a replacement of a professional qualification.




Student looking to build a long term career should focus on more structured courses like CA, CFA or CIMA.

Review Summary:

  1. Timespro banking course is a good course for getting knowledge of banking operations and process. It can certainly give edge to a candidate in comparison to only graduates.
  2. 6 month duration diploma course can never be a replacement of a professional qualification and thus may be only a short term solution for the students looking to get a job.
  3. Fees @ Rs. 85,000 seems to be quite high, this being a short term course.
  4. Certification is given by Times of India group, which will be valid only for the banks with which TOI group has tieups.

Course Details

Eligibility Min. 50% Marks in Graduation, less than 26 years of age
Process Clear Times Pro Admission (TAP) Test
TAP Test Passing this is a pre-requisite for taking an admission to the course. Candidates will be allowed a maximum of three attempts for the TAP test. – Fees for TAP is Rs. 500
Course Fees Rs. 85,000 (all inclusive)
Placements 3 interviews guaranteed with private banks after completion of the course
Curriculum Course consists of 15 modules. See detailed curriculum at the end.
Duration 6 months
Expected Salary 2 to 3 lakhs per annum
Certification From Times of India Group

Visit Time Pro Website to Apply

Course Modules

Introduction to Banking-: The module provides insight into the banking sector, which is one of the largest employers in the country and has the potential to provide over 7,50,000 jobs in the course of the next five years.

Law and Practice of Banking-: The module deals with the Constitution and Regulation of Banks, and the laws that impact banking operations, transactions and relationship with the stake-holders.

Accounting and Financial Mathematics for Bankers-: This module covers accounting terminology, principles and concepts which revolve around the 4 key elements of accounting – assets, liabilities, income and expense.

Retail Banking-: This module covers the set of services that a bank provides to the end consumer, which includes transactions like savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, recurring deposits, mortgages, personal loans, debit/credit cards, etc.

Business Banking-: This module covers services that a bank provides to other institutions. Services include currency conversion, working capital financing, large trade transactions, etc.

NRI Banking-: The NRI Banking module forms an important segment from a business point of view. NRIs earn foreign exchange which they can deposit in banks that are authorized by the RBI to accept such deposits. Due to the sheer volume of business, many banks have dedicated branches in locations where there is a high concentration of NRIs.

Wealth Management and Financial Planning-: The wealth management module incorporates financial planning, investment portfolio management and a number of aggregated financial services.

New Age Banking-: The module deals with distribution channel strategies used to deliver financial services outside the ambit of bank branches. These strategies help an existing bank branch network to offer customers alternate channels (such as the internet, mobile, etc.) through which they can access financial services.

Communication Skills-: Communication skills are imparted to help students perform basic functions of management, i.e., planning, organizing, leading and controlling.

Sales and Relationship Management-: This module helps learners improve their selling and relationship-building skills.

Essentials of Customer Service-: The module involves understanding aspects such as speed and accuracy of back-end and front-end operations, understanding customer needs, resolving customer queries, etc. Learners are also taught to use customer service management software.

Business Intelligence-: The module covers technology applications that support branch banking and new-age banking operations (e.g. ATMs, mobile banking & internet banking), and customer relationship management tools.

Core Banking Software-: This module provides learners a thorough understanding of the various banking processes such as; opening, closing, activation, deactivation of customer accounts; cash deposit and withdrawal transactions; the process of transfer transactions; generation of reports, etc. The module also provides a detailed processes study of the use of Finacle to operate these processes.

Management of Banks-: This module discusses concepts of banking that are essential to maintaining the financial health of a bank and improving its performance in a competitive environment.

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  • Will this pgdbm degree by timepro help in getting a job by other banks who are not in collaboration with this institute?

    • Well this course first of all does not guarantees a job with any bank. They just provide you a chance to appear for interviews with 3 banks. So if we say other banks then they may or may not consider this qualification

        • It's all about our future, career & we have to take Care of ourselves. All the above comments inspired me to get right direction as well as decision.
          I will not go for it.
          Thanku

      • Sir tell me hdfc modern banker program is gud or not? i belong to a middle family so its tough to pay 56k for 2 months, and if i manage to pay this amount then what will be job surity and promotional chances in future should I join this???

        • This program is a direct tie up with HDFC so, chances of job will be higher. Though is you are thinking of long term then this may not be the ultimate choice. However if you have financial constraints, you can try this program get a job and then keep studying on this side.

      • Hi I am study in Hyderabad branch after my completed my course till now I am not get a job .waste money and time so friend no need to job Timespro

        • Dear Raju,
          I think not getting a suitable opening in your professional career is due to lack of sharpness in your communication.
          Being a job consultant I can tell you that every company looks for a candidate having "excellent communication" and in banking it is a must be in English.
          Your writing skill shows a major drawback in English communication. In writing something, when you are getting an ample of time to review what you are writing, shows so weak it depicts that either you are really weak in English or you are not serious in a activity where you are engaged.
          I don't know much about TimesPro but seems it a business institution, they will obviously intake you in their course as you are giving them money, inspite of your other drawbacks. And in a short span of time they will just complete their course material, not improving your shortfall in other aspects (like here is English communication in case of yours).
          My advice is, if you want to crack a interview please improve your English communication, boost up with self confidence and forward.

      • I had 3 years banking experience in sales plz suggested me can it's good to joined Timespro PGDBM CAN it give me operation job to boost my careeer

      • Hi Prabhat,

        Thank you for the information.

        Since this post has been posted by you on Nov 2013, I just want to know their current reviews. Will you help me or do you have any contact who have recently completed the course.

        Thanks,
        Love Jhamnani

        • Hi, my review was never on the quality rather on whether it is a long term career options. You can see their current reviews in the comments which are posted by other users only.

      • Sir have completed pgdbm in times pro in 2014 at that time my I unable to attend the interview if I have any chance now sir or any other courses plz reply sir thank u,

    • I completed my b.tech(I.T) in 2012,after completion of pgdbm course during interviews weather the first preference will be given to other than b.tech candidates OR ALL ARE EQUAL DURING INTERVIEW.

  • after finishing this course, is there any guarantee that i will get a job in hdfc ? and how much i will get as salary? is there any bond ?

    • If You qualify their written test u will be called for an interview with timespro and hdfc bank itself. they say that there is a guaranteed job with hdfc. i am applying for the same and waiting for an interview. About salary package according to timespro it will be 1.8 in the beginning.

  • hello sir.
    i am a graduate (bba) and i am applying for the pgdm from times pro. for securing a basic job is it good??
    and sir after getting a basic job and gaining a good work ex. for about an year or 2 would i get growth opportunities to the international banks.

    • yes after a year or two of work you may get better opportunities based on your work experience.

  • Hello ,I have just completed my graduation and am a fresher looking to get into the banking industry..My main goal for now is just to gain work experience before my MBA so id just like to know what are the odds of getting through the interviews ? I mean i dont wanna pay 85,000 wait for 6 months get the interview and not get selected ,do they take candidates seriously through this program ?
    What would you recommend ? Rite now im just looking for a job in the banking sector but there are not many ways of entering the sector ?

      • Hi sir my name sirisha i had completed my course in hyderabad till now iam not placed any bank......my faculty also dont responce ......starting. They said guarantee job with in 6 months ......i was paid 1lack rupees ......this is 9 month. Till now we r waiting. ......

        Guys please dont belive Timespro. I lost money and my time

        • Hii am varsha Actually am Gng to attend Timespro exam. I need to knw more abt this wht it S Gud for me or not. Bcz nw am focusng on my career. On tht way I gt Timespro. F u cn Plz suggest

  • sir, i m btech graduate so after completion of this course we will get confirm job in hdfc or not.....

  • Times pro is a pathetic institute...they will give you jobs In only sales..with salary of 15k and door to door selling...pls do not join this kind of courses and do not waste your money...for sales job pls contact any consultancy. ...its all waste of times and money......at the time of joining they said we get operations job but uts only into sales.....pls do not join...

    • ya..wat u said is exactly true..me too suffered the same in bangalore centre..this institute is fake..! they offer sales jobs after paying 85K..we can those tiny jobs offcampus..this is simply moneymaking institute..i wanna sue against this faking institute and stop others to folllow my step. please someone join with me

        • Hello,i m also looking towards times pro after these comments ,I doubt can u plz suggest me more or any thing else

      • i m willing to do this course but after reading its review i am in bit of a dilama so can you please forward me your number so that i can contact you

        • Hey there myself Abhijit Das, i had completed B.E. in Mechanical. I'm willing to do this course, but i have lots of queries that "which kind of designation do they provide, is there any job security and is this course is good or bad for long term job?

          looking forward for your reply.

  • TP is just a institute of those person whom only want a job...if aspirant think that i want to placed as a managerial level post or in operation then you are on the wrong track...Tag lin of this institute is graduate to professional...and sales job is also a profession ...so if you want to become sales i.e pure inbond sales ...then go ahead and deposit the fee...but if u want to get in operation or a high level profile then dont EXCEPT from TP...

  • i recieved a call from times por..the suggested me for MBA degree with 6 lakh p.a ...
    is it ture
    should i take admission??????

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