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Data Protection Notice

About this data protection notice

This is a statement of the practices of The Institute of Bankers in Ireland, 1 North Wall Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1 (trading as IOB) (‘the Institute’, ‘we’, ‘us’, ‘our’) in connection with the capture of personal data on this webform and the steps taken by the Institute to respect your privacy.

The Institute is a Data Controller and is committed to protecting your rights and any personal information which you provide to the Institute will be treated with the highest standards of security and confidentiality, in accordance with Irish and European Data Protection legislation.

The privacy notice explains the following:
  • What information do we collect about you?
  • The purpose for collecting your personal data
  • The legal bases for collecting your personal data
  • Are you required to provide the information?
  • How we store and secure personal data?
  • Details of third parties with whom we share personal data
  • What are your rights?
What information do we collect about you?

The data we collect from you will be used by the Institute only in accordance with the purposes outlined in this privacy notice. We will collect your data via webform on www.iob.ie.

The data collected in this webform will be shared with the following areas of the Institute:

  • Programme Management Department
  • Marketing Department
  • Lifelong Learning Department
The purpose for collecting your data

The data we collect about you will be used for:

  • providing information on the programme(s) for which you have completed an expression of interest webform;
  • notifying you of promotional events related to this designation(s) or programme(s) e.g. Programme Taster Lectures, IOB Open Evening; and
  • advising you of upcoming application and registration closing dates for this designation(s) or programme(s)
The legal basis for collecting your data

For the purposes outlined in this privacy notice your personal data will be processed on the basis of Explicit Consent.

By submitting this webform, you confirm that you are providing your informed consent to the processing of your data as outlined here.

Are you required to provide the information?

We require you to complete the mandatory fields identified in this webform for the purposes outlined above. If you do not provide us with the information required in these fields, we may be unable to process this Expression of Interest form.

How we store and secure your data

Any data we collect from you will be stored confidentially and securely. The Institute is committed to ensuring all accesses to, uses of, and processing of Institute data is performed in a secure manner.

In keeping with the data protection principles, we will only store your data for as long as is necessary to provide our services to you and for such a period of time after this as is necessary to comply with our obligations under applicable law and, if relevant, to deal with any claim or dispute that may arise in connection with our relationship with you.

For the purposes described here we will store your data for one calendar year from the date you submit the webform. Before the end of this calendar year, we may contact you to ask if you wish to re-confirm your consent to the storing and processing of your data for the purposes outlined above.

When we store your personal data on our systems the data will be stored on the Institute’s secure I.T. platforms within the EEA which are also subject to European data protection requirements.

Details of third parties with whom we share personal data

The Institute will share your data with third parties where necessary for purposes of the processing outlined here.

We will share your information with our service providers (e.g. printers, I.T. support, auditors, legal advisors, and other professional advisors).

We may also disclose your information where required by law to do so.

Your information will not be shared with any other third parties.

When we share your data with the third parties outlined here the Institute will ensure that the data is only processed according to our specific instructions and that the same standards of confidentiality and security are maintained. Once the processing of the data is complete any third parties with whom data was shared will be required to return the data to the Institute save where they are required to retain it by law.

What are your rights?

You have the following rights, in certain circumstances and subject to applicable exemptions:

  • You are entitled to ask for a copy of the personal data, which IOB holds about you.
  • The right to have any inaccuracies in your personal data amended.
  • The right to object to the processing of your personal data.
  • The right to have the personal data that we hold about you erased.
  • The right to restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • The right to receive your personal data, which you provided to us, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format or to require us to transmit that data to another controller.
  • You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
Contact

If you have any queries relating to the processing of your personal data for the purposes outlined above or you wish to make a request in relation to your rights, you can contact the Institute’s Data Protection Officer using the contact details below.

If you are unhappy with the way in which your personal data has been processed, you may in the first instance contact the Institute’s Data Protection Officer using the contact details below.

IOB has a Data Protection Officer who can be contacted through [email protected] or by writing to:

The Data Protection Officer, IOB, IFSC, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1.

If you remain dissatisfied then you have the right to apply directly to the Data Protection Commission for a decision. The Data Protection Commission can be contacted at:

Data Protection Commission
Canal House
Station Road
Portarlington
R32 AP23 Co. Laois
www.dataprotection.ie

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Professional Certificate

Banking in a Digital Age

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  • Duration
  • 1-2 Trimesters
  • Programme
  • 3 modules
  • Study
  • Online
  • Fees
  • €625 per module
  • Level
  • NFQ 8, 15 ECTS
  • At a glance

    Understand the range of digital technologies associated with emerging customer preferences in financial services and the opportunities to deliver customer value and improve performance

    Awarding Body

    University College Dublin

    This programme is highly relevant for:

    • Senior and middle management in banks and financial services firms who have responsibility for business strategy, product and service development, product management, marketing, data management, business intelligence, customer service and distribution channels

    • Senior and middle management who have responsibility for information technology

    • Staff in banks and financial services firms who are involved in the delivery of products and services and in working with customers through omni-channels

    • This award is on the Pathway to the Professional Banker designation.

    How you will benefit

    On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to;

    • Discuss the range of digital technologies associated with emerging customer preferences in financial services and the opportunities to deliver customer value and improve performance

    • Understand the role of digital systems in banking strategy and competitiveness, building on existing core strengths

    • Understand the key management issues relating to the delivery of a compelling customer experience and developing closer customer relations in the new digital age

    • Apply lessons learned from other industries to financial services organisations

    • Critically reflect upon your own professional role and contribution to your organisation, in the context of the application of digital technologies and systems

    • Explain what is meant by customer experience management from a services perspective and demonstrate an understanding of the customer relationship cycle

    • Demonstrate an understanding of changing customer expectations and behaviours in the digital age

    • Understand the loyalty ladder, customer portfolio management and other key elements of building customer trust and loyalty

    • Discuss the ethical conduct underpinning interactions with customers in a digital environment

    • Consider what the future might hold in terms of further technological developments and in creating new value propositions for customers.

    Continuous Professional Development

    You may be awarded formal CPD hours when you successfully complete relevant modules within this qualification.

    Delivery

    Online.

    Assessment

    Combination of continuous assessment and written exams;

    Award

    When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Professional Certificate in Banking in a Digital Age from UCD.

    This is a level 8 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.

    Fees

    • Financial Services in the Digital Age I (Module 1) - €625

    • Financial Services in the Digital Age II (Module 2) - €625

    • Managing the Digital Customer Experience (Module 3) - €625

    Next intake

    Autumn trimester 2023/2024 academic year.

    Please note that the programme content and fees are subject to change in the 2023/2024 academic year. Any changes will be outlined in the 2023/2024 prospectus and at iob.ie in August - the start of the new academic year.

    Contact

    For more information please contact [email protected]

    Modules and learning outcomes

    There is a co-requisite for this programme, the modules must be completed in order.

    Financial Services in the Digital Age I (Module 1)

    (NFQ Level 8, 5 ECTS)

    On completion of this module, students will be expected to be able to: Classify the range of digital technologies associated with financial services and the constituencies for which these technologies deliver value and improve performance. Appreciate the role of digital technologies in key relationships of the banking sector with particular emphasis on customer intimacy, employees and governance. Understand the role of digital systems in banking competitiveness and strategy. Understand key management issues relating to the proliferation of digital systems and technologies in the global financial context. Be able to apply lessons learned from other industries to financial services organisations. Critically reflect upon their own professional role and contribution to financial organisations in the context of the application of digital technologies and systems.

    Financial Services in the Digital Age II (Module 2)

    (NFQ Level 8, 5 ECTS)

    On completion of this module, students will be expected to be able to: Explain what is meant by CEM. Explain the key stages in the CRM process. Demonstrate an understanding of the customer relationship cycle and the implications for financial institutions. Demonstrate an understanding of what customers value in their relationship with their financial institution. Discuss the ethical conduct underpinning interactions with customers. Assess the implications of regulation on CEM practices.

    Managing the Digital Customer Experience (Module 3)

    (NFQ Level 8, 5 ECTS)

    On completion of this module, students will be expected to be able to: Explain what is meant by CEM. Explain the key stages in the CRM process. Demonstrate an understanding of the customer relationship cycle and the implications for financial institutions. Demonstrate an understanding of what customers value in their relationship with their financial institution. Discuss the ethical conduct underpinning interactions with customers. Assess the implications of regulation on CEM practices.

    Key dates

    L7 and L8 Key Dates

    Examination schedule 2022/2023


    Next intake

    Autumn trimester (2023/2024 academic year)

    Please note that the programme content and fees are subject to change in the 2023/2024 academic year. Any changes will be outlined in the 2023/2024 prospectus and at iob.ie in August - the start of the new academic year.

    Requirements

    Students seeking admission to the Professional Certificate in Banking in a Digital Age should:

    • Possess an Honours degree (Second class Honours Grade 2 award or higher)

    • Have at least 3 years’ experience (full time) in a relevant banking role and have completed the Professional Diploma in Financial Advice or equivalent 30 ECTS level 7 programme

    • Admission will also be considered from experienced professionals who do not meet the minimum admission requirements as set out above, who can demonstrate learning based on work and training experience e.g. Individuals in a relevant banking role with responsibility for decision making..


    Professional body membership

    You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme.

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