Q: Do I need to have an investment banking background?
A: No prerequisite knowledge is required. Anyone who is interested in investment banking can attend.
Q: How long is the commitment hours for this course?
A: There is around 10-hour video training content. The total commitment hours actually depend on how much time you put in on the project tasks. The average timing of commitment to complete this whole course will be around 15-25 hours.
Q: What’s the spoken language for the delivery of the course?
A: English will be the primary language used.
Q: Are there any examinations in this course?
A: No, there are only weekly assignments to be completed as part of a problem statement.
Q: Do I need to form a group to join this course?
A: No, assignments are individual. You are more than welcome to ask your friend along!
Q: What are the timing for the lessons? What if I cannot make it?
A: Lessons will be pre-recorded and sent to you. The total learning hour is about 10 hours. You can attend the lessons and watch the videos at your own convenience.
Q: What can I get after completing the course?
A: TalentLink will be issuing a certificate of completion. Those applicants that did a really good job, they might receive a recommendation letter from the partner company. You can write this experience down in your resume as project experience, but you should not state this as an internship.
Q: If I am currently not in Singapore can I join?
A: As this is an online course, you can join wherever you are as long as you have a computer, working internet and the willingness to learn.
Q: What can I achieve out of this course?
A: Finance industry knowledge, technical skills needed to survive in the investment banking sector and also a real-life research project which you will be doing and can be added into your portfolio.
Q: Any programmes or apps I need to download?
A: Yes, Zoom will be sufficient. TalentLink will use our own learning management system to share course content. You will also need a Gmail account, as the videos will be posted on YouTube.
Q: How do I know if I am suitable for this course?
A: If you are interested to find a job in the investment banking industry, looking to upgrade your skill set and increase exposure, this will be suitable for you.
Q: Are there any attendance requirements for this course?
A: Participants are required to submit their project tasks weekly. Failure to do so might result in dropping out of the course.
Q: Are there any government funding supports available?
A: No, there is no government funding support available. However, we do have a discount available. Please contact us for more details!
