Non-Credit Continuing Adult Financial Education

Demystifying the Banking Architecture: Principles of Liquidity, Credit & Reserves.

A comprehensive, rigorous curriculum designed to teach consumers and business professionals how modern commercial depository institutions operate, how interest margins are calculated, and how federal reserve monetary policies impact everyday accounts.

Curriculum Notice: Coursework focuses entirely on economic mechanics, underwriting mathematics, and financial literacy. We do not provide banking account brokerage or guaranteed returns.
Curriculum Scope Overview 2026 Edition

Regulatory Literacy

FDIC insurance thresholds, Dodd-Frank framework concepts, and consumer banking protections.

Interest Rate Economics

Mathematical principles of APY, compounding frequency, and Federal Funds benchmark transmissions.

Credit Scoring Mathematics

Objective evaluation of debt service capacity, utilization calculations, and credit bureau models.

Verified Certificate of Completion Included
Core Academic Curriculum

Four Comprehensive Learning Modules

Constructed with direct input from financial educators and banking compliance officers. Focuses purely on fundamental mechanics and financial intelligence.

MODULE 101 Estimated 4 Hours Lecture & Exercises

Understanding Retail & Commercial Banking Systems

Explore the foundational mechanics of depository institutions, ledger accounting, and reserve management.

  • Fractional reserve concepts and commercial bank balance sheet structure
  • The regulatory roles of the FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve Board
  • How clearing systems operate: Wire, ACH, and newer FedNow protocols
Core Reading: Federal Reserve Educational Bulletins PDF Guide
MODULE 102 Estimated 4.5 Hours Lecture & Exercises

Liquidity & Cash Management Basics

Analyze how money market accounts, sweep accounts, and high-yield instruments calculate yield differences.

  • Annual Percentage Rate (APR) vs. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) compounding
  • Certificate of Deposit (CD) penalty mechanics and laddering strategies
  • Fee disclosures: Truth in Savings Act (Regulation DD) review
Includes: Compounding APY Worksheet (Excel format) Spreadsheet
MODULE 103 Estimated 5 Hours Lecture & Exercises

Credit Scoring Models & Underwriting Analysis

Examine the proprietary algorithms and credit scoring parameters used by credit reporting agencies.

  • Deconstruction of FICO and VantageScore weightings and credit categories
  • Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) statutory rights and error dispute procedures
  • Debt-to-Income (DTI) and Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) equations
Case Study: Simulated Underwriting Committee Review Case Study
MODULE 104 Estimated 3.5 Hours Lecture & Exercises

Treasury & Fixed Income Fundamentals

Understand short-term government debt obligations, secondary market liquidity, and interest risk.

  • Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds: Auction mechanics and discount yields
  • Yield curve interpretation: Normal, flat, and inverted curve economic signals
  • State and local tax exemption rules for federal sovereign obligations
Reference: TreasuryDirect Account Navigation Guide Reference Doc
Mathematical Demonstration

How Compounding Frequency Affects APY

This mathematical simulator illustrates the formula: APY = (1 + r/n)^n - 1

$1,000 $25,000 $50,000
0.5% 4.0% 8.0%
Demonstration Output
Effective APY (Daily Compounding): 4.60%
Total Interest Calculated: +$460.25
Theoretical Ending Balance: $10,460.25

Educational Simulation Only: The above calculation demonstrates mathematical compounding equations under ideal conditions. It does not represent a specific deposit product, offer of return, or actual yield guarantee.

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No hidden recurring subscription fees or surprise charges. All courses include our full 14-day refund guarantee.

Tier I • Self-Paced

Retail Banking Foundations

$149 One-time payment

Designed for individual adult learners seeking to understand checking, savings, FDIC insurance parameters, and credit reporting mechanics.

  • Access to Modules 101 & 102
  • Spreadsheet models & reading library
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • 14-day no-hassle refund window
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Tier II • Complete Certificate

Full Banking Literacy Masterclass

$299 One-time payment

Complete access to all four modules, including underwriting analysis, treasury fundamentals, and the capstone assessment.

  • All 4 Curriculum Modules (101-104)
  • Credit Underwriting Simulation Worksheets
  • Verified Certificate of Completion
  • Instructor Q&A message forum
  • 14-day no-hassle refund window

Clear 14-Day Cancellation & Refund Policy

If within 14 calendar days of your enrollment date you are not completely satisfied with the course material, submit a refund request to billing@banksmart.edu with your order ID. A 100% refund will be credited back to your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days.

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