SBI offers free online courses on AI, banking, finance, marketing and more: Check details
Students and professionals looking to build job-ready skills can now explore free online courses offered by State Bank of India ( SBI ) on edX. The courses cover areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), generative AI, behavioural finance, personal branding , content marketing, leadership, financial services and international trade.
The courses are designed for learners who want to develop industry-focused skills alongside their regular studies or work. They can be taken online and at the learner's own pace.
SBI said its courses are based on its training experience and learning ecosystem, which includes more than 400 practising bankers, six specialised training institutes and over 25,000 e-lessons, case studies, articles and videos.
SBI free online courses on edX: Check the list
Here are some of the courses learners can explore:
1. AI and Generative AI for Business Automation
This course is designed for business professionals, managers and entrepreneurs who want to understand how AI and generative AI can be used to automate workflows, improve decision-making and increase productivity.
No coding or technical skills are required. The course uses practical examples and real-world use cases to explain how AI can be used responsibly across different business functions.
2. Applications of Agentic AI in Banking
This course introduces learners to the changing role of agentic AI in banking and explains the developments in a simple and practical way.
The registration process will begin on September 25, 2026, and will remain open until March 31, 2027.
3. Content Marketing Strategy
The Content Marketing Strategy course covers the basics of content marketing and the digital marketing ecosystem. It also introduces learners to content marketing tools.
The course focuses on skills needed to create, promote and optimise digital content to attract, engage and retain customers.
4. Personal Branding
The Personal Branding course begins on September 25, 2026, and will continue until December 30, 2026.
Learners will understand the difference between a brand and a personal brand, why personal branding is important and the skills needed to build a personal brand.
5. Agri E-Commerce: From Farm to Global Market
This course looks at how e-commerce platforms can connect agricultural producers with consumers and markets across the world.
It covers how farmers, cooperatives and agri-entrepreneurs can use online platforms to reach more customers, access global demand and work towards better pricing.
6. Introduction to Behavioural Finance
The course begins with the basics of behavioural finance and its impact on financial markets.
It also covers common self-deception, cognitive and emotional biases. Real-life examples and case studies are used to explain how these biases can influence financial decisions and markets.
SBI's courses on edX are aimed at career-oriented learners. Students and other learners can audit the courses for free.
Those who want a verified certificate can opt for the certificate option by paying the applicable fee. This allows learners to access the course content without paying for the certificate unless they choose to get one.
The courses are designed for learners who want to develop industry-focused skills alongside their regular studies or work. They can be taken online and at the learner's own pace.
SBI said its courses are based on its training experience and learning ecosystem, which includes more than 400 practising bankers, six specialised training institutes and over 25,000 e-lessons, case studies, articles and videos.
SBI free online courses on edX: Check the list
Here are some of the courses learners can explore:
1. AI and Generative AI for Business Automation
This course is designed for business professionals, managers and entrepreneurs who want to understand how AI and generative AI can be used to automate workflows, improve decision-making and increase productivity.
No coding or technical skills are required. The course uses practical examples and real-world use cases to explain how AI can be used responsibly across different business functions.
2. Applications of Agentic AI in Banking
This course introduces learners to the changing role of agentic AI in banking and explains the developments in a simple and practical way.
The registration process will begin on September 25, 2026, and will remain open until March 31, 2027.
3. Content Marketing Strategy
The Content Marketing Strategy course covers the basics of content marketing and the digital marketing ecosystem. It also introduces learners to content marketing tools.
The course focuses on skills needed to create, promote and optimise digital content to attract, engage and retain customers.
4. Personal Branding
The Personal Branding course begins on September 25, 2026, and will continue until December 30, 2026.
Learners will understand the difference between a brand and a personal brand, why personal branding is important and the skills needed to build a personal brand.
5. Agri E-Commerce: From Farm to Global Market
This course looks at how e-commerce platforms can connect agricultural producers with consumers and markets across the world.
It covers how farmers, cooperatives and agri-entrepreneurs can use online platforms to reach more customers, access global demand and work towards better pricing.
6. Introduction to Behavioural Finance
The course begins with the basics of behavioural finance and its impact on financial markets.
It also covers common self-deception, cognitive and emotional biases. Real-life examples and case studies are used to explain how these biases can influence financial decisions and markets.
SBI's courses on edX are aimed at career-oriented learners. Students and other learners can audit the courses for free.
Those who want a verified certificate can opt for the certificate option by paying the applicable fee. This allows learners to access the course content without paying for the certificate unless they choose to get one.
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