Bengaluru: Manipal Academy of BFSI (UNext Learning) has announced has partnered with the Central Bank of India to train a specialised batch of 1,000 credit officers.
The residency programme, conducted at the Manipal Academy of BFSI campus, is designed to equip newly recruited officers with practical banking skills from day one.
The programme aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and on-the-job requirements in the banking sector. It combines classroom instruction with hands-on training through simulation-led learning, mock bank branches, and digital learning modules. The curriculum has been tailored to align with the evolving credit and lending needs of the Indian economy.
With an 18-year legacy, Manipal Academy of BFSI has trained over two lakh professionals across the financial services sector. For the Central Bank of India, the institution has curated a focused learning journey that blends academic rigour with real-world application to ensure job readiness among participants.
The current cohort reflects strong regional and social diversity, with 1,000 learners drawn from 25 states across the country. The batch includes a balanced representation of men and women, as well as visually challenged learners, underlining the shared commitment of both institutions towards inclusion and national representation.
Manipal Academy of BFSI is a UNext Learning entity and part of the Manipal Education and Medical Group. It is among India’s leading workforce development and professional education providers for the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors. Since 2008, the academy has partnered with more than 50 banks, insurance companies, and non-banking financial organisations.
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