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The Modern Form of Continuing Education for the Financial Sector: Researched—Focused—Interactive—Relevant

• Focused learning units—Individual Master Classes are 3 to 4 hours long and take place online or in person. They are intensive learning units that require active participation and serve the needs of experienced participants from the banking and finance industries.

• Interactivity and engagement—Interactive learning is at the heart of SFI Master Classes. Moving beyond conventional, one-way knowledge transfer, SFI Master Classes embrace knowledge exchange between co-leaders and participants through in-class group activities, engaging discussions, and on-site networking opportunities.

• High-quality exchange—Our eight Swiss partner universities form the academic foundation of SFI. Seasoned industry experts and top SFI professors develop, co-lead, and moderate Master Classes, resulting in a balanced combination of academic rigor and practical application.

• Free course attendance—Participation is free of charge and strictly limited to employees of institutions affiliated with the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA), as well as to employees of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and the Swiss National Bank (SNB). In Geneva, eligibility is extended to employees of institutions affiliated with the Association de Soutien à la Fondation Genève Place Financière (ASFGPF), while in Zurich it also includes employees of institutions affiliated with the Zürcher Bankenverband (ZBV).

Methodology

Today's fast-paced finance and banking environment involves rapidly evolving challenges and opportunities, and professionals need relevant, focused, flexible continuing education that provides a competitive edge. SFI Master Classes focus on analytical competencies that give finance practitioners a deeper, more complete understanding of industry developments and enable them to make that knowledge their own.

SFI provides continuing education opportunities in a variety of formats that meet the needs of today's finance professionals. These include both online events for increased flexibility and convenience and in-person events for accelerated learning through mutual knowledge exchange and networking opportunities.
 

Participants and Admission

Each Master Class targets experienced specialists and leaders from the banking and finance industries. The profile for participants is:

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience; management and leadership experience is considered a plus.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Capacity for in-depth, interdisciplinary thinking.

• A university background or corresponding professional qualifications.
   

Certification and SAQ

Each participation in a Master Class is confirmed by a certificate issued by the Swiss Finance Institute. Master Classes are recognized as four-hour SAQ recertification measures. Corresponding certificates of attendance will be issued upon request.
 

Venue & Duration

The Master Classes take place all over Switzerland or online and last half a day. They take place in the afternoon. Following the Master Class, participants are invited to a networking aperitif.
 

Fees

Participation is free of charge and strictly limited to employees of institutions affiliated with the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA), as well as to employees of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and the Swiss National Bank (SNB). In Geneva, eligibility is extended to employees of institutions affiliated with the Association de Soutien à la Fondation Genève Place Financière (ASFGPF), while in Zurich it also includes employees of institutions affiliated with the Zürcher Bankenverband (ZBV).