India, June 4 -- In a bid to enhance leadership capabilities within the cooperative banking sector, the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), in collaboration with the Pune District Urban Cooperative Banks Association, has launched a new one-year Advanced Diploma in Banking for CEOs.

The course, aimed at preparing senior officers in cooperative banks for CEO roles, will begin in June.

Classes will be held at SPPU's Department of Commerce, with a faculty composed of retired RBI officials, seasoned banking professionals, chartered accountants, and experts in IT and marketing. Upon completion, participants will receive a university-issued certificate following final exams.

A formal agreement has been signed between the university and t...