State Bank of India has entered into a strategic partnership with a global non-profit education platform edX to offer its Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). The tie-up is intended to facilitate learners to expand their perspectives and access to knowledge beyond the classrooms. These courses have been curated and designed by practicing bankers possessing rich experience and
excellent academic credentials. SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara, announcing the partnership, said MOOCs are fast gaining popularity among students and working professionals as they offer an opportunity for any time, anywhere learning and State Bank of India is confident that this collaboration will benefit millions of learners, career-oriented individuals, and organizations across the globe. SBI will initially offer 3 courses – Unleashing Creativity at the Workplace, Relationship Marketing Strategy for Financial Services, and Conflict Resolution. The enrolment of the course is now open and it will be available on edX platform from November 2020 onwards. The duration of these courses would be for 4 to 6 weeks, with an expected spend of 2 to 3 hours per week on a course. There are no specific academic qualifications to apply for the courses.
