
Banking on Skills. Financing Futures.
The BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance) sector is one of the fastest-growing employment sectors in India. With rapid digitization and financial inclusion initiatives, there is a constant demand for trained professionals in customer service, microfinance, and digital banking roles. STEP offers foundational and role-specific training in BFSI to bridge the skill gap and create career-ready professionals.
🎯 Program Objectives
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Prepare youth for roles in banking, NBFCs, insurance firms, and microfinance institutions.
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Build core knowledge in financial services, customer handling, and digital transactions.
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Promote financial literacy among youth from rural and urban communities.
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Enable employment in both field and desk-based roles.
🏦 Courses Offered
1. Financial Literacy Associate
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Basics of personal finance & banking products
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Digital payments and UPI systems
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Loan products, savings schemes, and insurance
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Understanding credit, EMI, and interest concepts
2. Microfinance Executive
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Loan disbursal and recovery procedures
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Field-level customer interaction
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Group meetings and credit awareness drives
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Data recording and MIS reporting
3. Telecalling / Sales Executive – BFSI
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Calling potential customers for loans/insurance
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Script-based conversations and lead generation
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CRM tools usage
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Handling objections and improving conversions
🧠 Key Skills Taught
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Basic financial terms and processes
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Digital financial platforms (Aadhaar-enabled services, UPI, mobile banking)
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Customer acquisition & retention
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Documentation and KYC norms
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Communication and persuasion skills
🏫 Training Format
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Duration: 1.5 to 2.5 months
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Mode: Theory + Practical role-play + Field exposure
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Medium: Regional language + Basic English & industry terminology
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Certification: NSDC / BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSISSC)
🤝 Placement Opportunities
Graduates are hired by:
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Banks (private/public)
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Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
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Insurance companies (life & general)
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Microfinance institutions
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FinTech startups
Sample Recruiters:
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LIC & private insurance agencies
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Local microfinance firms
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DSA units for HDFC, ICICI, etc.
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Field sales teams for bank-related services
✨ Unique Features
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Financial literacy tools and games
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On-field practice in customer interaction
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Industry guest sessions (banking officers, agents)
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Resume building for BFSI-specific roles
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Emphasis on integrity, accountability, and compliance
📍 Available Locations
Programs conducted in STEP centers located in:
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Telangana
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Andhra Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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Jharkhand