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Excelerate Consulting designs and delivers immersive training programs that help banking professionals build deeper commercial understanding and make better strategic decisions. Our programs use interactive simulations that place participants in the role of senior bank leaders, allowing them to experience how real banks operate — from balance sheet management and funding decisions to risk, capital, pricing, and customer strategy. Participants work through realistic scenarios, navigate trade-offs, and see the consequences of their decisions in real time. The result is practical learning that goes beyond theory. Teams gain a clearer understanding of how different parts of a bank connect, how value is created, and how better judgement can drive stronger outcomes for customers, shareholders, and the organisation. Excelerate works with financial institutions globally, delivering programs for graduates through to senior leaders across commercial banking, risk, finance, and specialist functions. Our approach is highly engaging, tailored to each organisation, and designed to build long-term capability within banks.
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The Experience have given me insight to what our CEO's do on a daily basis and how decisions are made , in the exercises although there was a growth there was also risk involve and budgeting and where funding comes from to make a sound decision and expectations that come with the decisions made , alnalysing competitiom
Excelerate gave an excellent workshop bringing together real world examples of SVB and Northern Rock and brought it to life with a competitive, real life simulation. Great learnings from the day where we balanced customer, commercial and treasury outcomes to dive through different economic scenarios. A great learning for the team
Reply from Excelerate Consulting Pty Ltd
Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback Andy - we really appreciate it.
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the workshop and found the combination of real-world examples, the simulation and competitive element so valuable.
It’s great to know that the different economic scenarios and the balance between customer, commercial and treasury outcomes gave the team some meaningful takeaways. Bringing these concepts to life in a practical and engaging way is exactly what we aim to do.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are so glad the team enjoyed the day. Thank you for choosing to learn with us!
I thoroughly enjoyed the session. The pre-course materials were excellent and helped set the scene before the day itself.
What really stood out was the live technology used to run the simulation. I'd never experienced anything like it before and it made the whole day incredibly interactive and engaging. Rather than feeling like traditional classroom-based training, you were fully involved throughout.
The combination of the simulation, real-time technology and a bit of friendly competition made the day both fun and memorable, while still delivering some great learning and development. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.
Reply from Excelerate Consulting Pty Ltd
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review Brad - we really appreciate it.
We’re genuinely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the session. It’s fantastic to know that the simulation, live technology and friendly competition made the experience feel so interactive and different from traditional classroom training.
We put a lot of thought into making the learning experience engaging, practical and memorable, so hearing that it really stood out to you means a lot to us. We’re especially grateful for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for being part of the session — we loved having you with us!
A very engaging of learning how a bank works. I enjoyed being able to not just learn but perform as a bank. By making a game out of the experience made it really enjoyable and I believe this could be suited for any audience. I highly recommend this for anyone trying to obtain a better understanding of how a bank works.
Reply from Excelerate Consulting Pty Ltd
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review Sean — we really appreciate it.
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the experience and found the simulation both engaging and enjoyable. Being able to step into the role of a bank and actually experience how the different pieces work together is exactly what we hope participants take away from the experience.
We truly appreciate your recommendation! It means a lot to know that the game-based approach made learning more enjoyable while also giving you a better understanding of how a bank works. Thank you for being part of the experience and for sharing your enthusiasm with others!
It was a really fun and informative way to learn how banks operate, with the added element of competition making it even more engaging. The session was run smoothly, with the organisers consistently sharing useful information while keeping the experience enjoyable. I also found the level of autonomy we had as a group really interesting, as it allowed us to see the direct impact of our decisions.
Reply from Excelerate Consulting Pty Ltd
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review Girish — we really appreciate it.
We're so glad you found the simulation both fun and informative. It’s great to hear that the competitive element, the smooth facilitation, and the freedom to make your own decisions made the experience even more engaging.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we're thrilled that you enjoyed seeing the real impact of your team's decisions.
I really enjoyed this simulation. It was very hands on and I learnt a lot. The facilitators were excellent - great energy and knowledge. Highly recommend.
Reply from Excelerate Consulting Pty Ltd
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Lisa — we really appreciate it.
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the simulation and found it to be such a hands-on learning experience. It means a lot to know our facilitators' energy and expertise made a positive impact.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and your kind words—they mean the world to our team.
The Banking Simulation course was an outstanding and highly engaging introduction to the fundamentals of banking. Using tablets to work through simulated real-world scenarios across different economic environments provided a practical and interactive way to understand the challenges involved in managing a bank.
The course successfully brought key banking concepts to life and helped build a stronger appreciation of how strategic decisions impact a bank's performance. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a career in banking, as well as experienced banking professionals looking to broaden their understanding of the industry.
Reply from Excelerate Consulting Pty Ltd
Thanks so much for this incredible review Arthur — we really appreciate it.
We're so glad you enjoyed the Banking Simulation and found the hands-on, real-world scenarios engaging and valuable.
Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we’re grateful you took the time to share your experience.
I participated in the banking simulation through my graduate program at work, and it really taught me a lot. I have no prior experience in finance, and didn't even know what an asset or liability was, but the demonstrators really took the time to explain each concept to me. I probably asked about 50 questions! By the end, I felt more confident to contribute to the discussions and choices, and know understand how a bank works much better. I also loved how they put the theoretical concepts into practice by showing clips of the CEO/CFO. It was an invaluable learning experience that will help me greatly in my grad program!
Reply from Excelerate Consulting Pty Ltd
Thank you so much for this amazing review Georgia! We really appreciate it.
It’s so great to hear that the simulation helped make banking concepts clearer, especially coming in with no finance background. And honestly, asking 50 questions is exactly what we love to see — that curiosity is what makes the learning really stick.
We’re thrilled the team helped build your confidence and that the CEO/CFO clips helped connect the theory to the real world. Wishing you all the best in your grad program, and thanks again for such thoughtful feedback.
I really enjoyed the whole experience, the facilitators had amazing energy, and they were super engaging and knowledgeable.
Reply from Excelerate Consulting Pty Ltd
Thank you so much for the kind words Paige — we really appreciate it.
We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience. The facilitators put a lot of energy into making the session engaging and practical, so it’s wonderful to hear that came through.
Thanks again for taking the time to share this — it means a lot to the team.
They provide the best Banking Training using Immersive Simulation Technology, which simplifies complexity.
Best Corporate Education in the Banking and Finance sector. Best Simulation Technology, very modern and effective training.
I would participate in their training again!
Reply from Excelerate Consulting Pty Ltd
Thank you so much for this incredible feedback Anthony — we really appreciate it.
We’re so glad the simulation helped simplify complex banking concepts and made the learning experience feel practical, modern and effective. That is exactly what we aim for.
It’s wonderful to hear you’d participate again — that means a lot to us. Thanks again for taking the time to share such generous words.
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