Professional Excellence in Financial Services
Description
Our graduates successfully find employment in the finance and banking industry. Seneca's Professional Excellence in Financial Services Bridging program is being offered in an online virtual classroom format with in-person practical learning and employer engagement events.
THE PROGRAM
Seneca Faculty of Continuing Education and Training, in association with the Canadian Securities Institute, is now offering an accelerated Bridging program for internationally trained professionals with a background in Financial Services.
This program is designed to help you enter into the financial labour market in the shortest time possible. You will learn a variety of topics including strategies for financial services; industry analysis and research; business communication; customer service and client relations; investment funds; effective career planning and progression; economic trends; risk management and compliance; corporate banking and more.
The Professional Excellence in Financial Services (EFS) Bridging program will build on your existing knowledge to prepare you for career opportunities with employers in the financial sector.
This Bridging program is offered in an accelerated format and is 16 weeks in length. Upon successful completion, students will earn a Seneca College Statement of Recognition and will have met the proficiency requirements to apply for the Mutual Fund Dealer - Dealing Representative License.
This dynamic field will appeal to those with prior experience and education in the financial services. It will allow you to bridge your previous experience and establish a quick transition into the Canadian financial labour market.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis and spaces are limited to 20 students only.
THE INDUSTRY
Toronto is the second largest financial centre in North America. We are on the cusp of trends that are shaping and redefining the financial industry landscape. Technology is a game changer in many sectors of the economy, and this is no less true in the financial industry, yet people remain the heart of economic activity in areas such as retail banking, wealth management, insurance, risk analysis and back office operations. The financial services industry touches on every aspect of the economy and attracting a diverse and adaptable talent pool to feed these needs is crucial.
BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM
- 16-week accelerated program
- Online learning with in-person practical activities
- Industry-recognized certification
- Government funded with opportunities for bursaries and financial aid
- Courses taught by industry-leading instructors
- Personalized coaching, job search support and professional skills training
- Networking opportunities with employers and industry experts
- Job shadowing and mentorship opportunities
Entry Requirements
- Relevant degree or diploma from an accredited institution outside of Canada
- Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) assessment at a minimum of level 7
- Permanent resident, Canadian citizen or convention refugee; resident of Ontario
- Presently unemployed or underemployed
Curriculum
This Bridging program is being offered in an accelerated 16-week format, with classes taking place Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Courses include:
- Professional Development Practicum in Financial Services
- Customer Service & Client Relations
- Sales Strategies for Financial Products & Services
- Leadership in Financial Services
- Professional and Ethical Standards in the Financial Services Industry
- Business Communications
- Financial Services Industry Analysis & Research
- Effective Career Planning and Progression
- Corporate Banking and Entrepreneurship
- Economic Trends in the Canadian Banking Sector
- An Overview of the Canadian Banking System
- Investment Funds in Canada
- MS Office for Business
- Workplace Culture & Communication
- Risk Management and Compliance in Financial Industry
Program Outcomes
Our graduates have launched their Canadian careers in banks and credit unions, securing positions in retail banking, both frontline and operational.
The Professional Excellence in Financial Services program will provide you with the confidence, skills and industry contacts necessary to successfully land employment in the finance industry. You will learn a variety of topics including strategies for financial services; industry analysis and research; business communication; customer service and client relations; investment funds; effective career planning and progression; economic trends; risk management and compliance; corporate banking and more.
Upon successful completion, you will earn a Seneca College Statement of Recognition and will have met the proficiency requirements to apply for the Mutual Fund Dealer - Dealing Representative License.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Risk Management and Compliance in Financial and Banking Industry
- Workplace Culture and Communications for Financial Services Professionals Bridging
- MS Office for Business (EFS)
- Customer Service and Client Relations
- Corporate Banking and Entrepreneurship
- Professional Development Practicum in Financial Services
- Sales Strategies for Financial Products & Services
- Leadership in Financial Services
- Professional and Ethical Standards in the Financial Services Industry
- Business Communications (EFS)
- Financial Services Industry Analysis & Research
- Effective Career Planning and Progression
- Economic Trends in the Canadian Banking Sector
- An Overview of the Canadian Banking System
- Investment Funds in Canada
Overview

- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Program type: Reconnaissance du mérite
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.