In Nigeria, commercial banks have a considerably high number of training academies. In fact, out of the 22 registered commercial banks in the country, 17 have accredited academies.

As the demands for a better career experience increase, banks are beginning to focus on the learning experience of their people by investing in learning spaces that provide students and instructors with what they want and expect. For a long time, banks’ training institutes have typically functioned around rigidity. From their spatial architecture, learning modes, to furnishings, these spaces hardly allow for flexibility which is a core requirement for the learning space of the future.

A very good example of a corporate learning space that is future relevant and user-centered is the Wema Bank’s Purple Academy designed by Spacefinish. I experienced this learning space some weeks back and here are the things I noticed there:


A Flexible Space That Supports Active Learning

Learning spaces that are flexible enough to allow users learn how, where, and when they want will deliver more impact to professionals. By introducing elements like dynamic modular furniture into the design of the Purple Academy, Spacefinish ensures that users can enjoy endless configuration that accommodates peer-to-peer collaboration or focus work as their various learning situation demands.


Multi-functionality and Blended Learning

Corporate institutions need to reimagine their learning space to allow for blended learning which allows for physical and online learning experiences to take place at the same time. The Purple Academy boasts audiovisual features like screens on the wall and ceiling-mounted microphones to optimize the experience for remote learners. Also, the lecture theatre spots a collapsible wall that not only inspires users but also enhances the multi-functionality of the space.


Engendering Innovation Through Inspiration

Students and instructors want to be a part of something creative and inspiring. However, traditional learning space comes with a lot of inhibition in this regard by being bland and uninspiring. In designing the Purple Academy, Spacefinish infused copious inspiration touchpoints. The library in the Purple Academy reflects the influence of technology on libraries. To portray this, Spacefinish installed tablet-like bookshelves to show how educational materials can now be accessed through digital devices


Wema Bank’s Purple Academy really has shown that it has become paramount for corporate institutions like banks to reimagine their learning spaces. Through the intentional design of learning spaces that are flexible enough to promote collaboration and innovation easily, corporate institutions can be assured that professionals can become the best version of themselves

See more at www.spacefinish.com/wemabankpurpleacademy

These pictures look good though

Very conducive I must admit.

This is the standard we should be aiming for with most learning facilities.

This bank no just they try at all, it's like they are tired of the business sef.

Very Good development

Damnnn niggarrrr
Mumu wema bank

That always refuse to reverse money for a failed transactions

My bank. Pensioners favorite. no queue no holdup at all inside bank.

Even workers no send you, theyll be acting like they need lesser customers

Wash. Everything now is on zoom. Mchew.

Anter:
This bank no just they try at all, it's like they are tired if the business sef.

I wish I have so much spare cash to buy/accumulate this Banks shares... This bank has up their game... So many potentials... ... I have spoken....

Lagoon0:
My bank. Pensioners favorite. no queue no holdup at all inside bank.

Even workers no send you, theyll be acting like they need lesser customers

Ok

slawormiir:
Damnnn niggarrrr
Mumu wema bank

That always refuse to reverse money for a failed transactions

It depends on the kind of transaction you executed.
If it is an "On-Us" transaction you get it reversed immediately or report to the bank and it will be reversed manually infront of you. But if it is a "Not On Us " transaction . It will not . This will take three days or less and the process is the bank whose atm was used reporting the issue to the 3rd party bank requesting for a reversal of funds for the customer.

Laideabdulahi:


It depends on the kind of transaction you executed.
If it is an "On-Us" transaction you get it reversed immediately or report to the bank and it will be reversed manually infromt of you. But of it is a "Not On Us " transaction . It will not . This will take three days or less and the process is the bank whose atm was used reporting to the 3rd party bank requesting for a reversal of funds for the customer.

oshey you want to tell us that ya a banker. sha communicate in a lang that the customer will understand.

Goid

Anter:
This bank no just they try at all, it's like they are tired of the business sef.

Wema bank is trying

Conducive learning environment I kinda love it but you see Wema, Union, and Sterling bank is a no no for me I no know why self

Are those pics the real pictures of the purple space academy or they were lifted off the Internet?

Anter:
This bank no just they try at all, it's like they are tired of the business sef.

Hahahaha y do say so?? Upon this fine edifice they build for training thier staff

cool

Commendable and really cool

The person may not be familiar with banking terms. on-us or not on-us lolss

Laideabdulahi:


It depends on the kind of transaction you executed.
If it is an "On-Us" transaction you get it reversed immediately or report to the bank and it will be reversed manually infromt of you. But of it is a "Not On Us " transaction . It will not . This will take three days or less and the process is the bank whose atm was used reporting to the 3rd party bank requesting for a reversal of funds for the customer.

Using wema since 2010 till date only real people know its benefits

please who has a current wema bank account?

I used to call them old generation back then till I opened an account with them in 2019.
Wema is so cool, and no long queues in their bank, transactions are seamless, Customer care is good. I would rate wema over some of these our new banks.

I would always tease mumsie about wema and union bank as old peoples bank. Both of them are now new school

I remember wema then.
Branch no get generator
Hope they're no longer a regional bank sha

NoToPile:
I used to call them old generation back then till I opened an account with them in 2019.
Wema is so cool, and no long queues in their bank, transactions are seamless, Customer care is good. I would rate wema over some of these our new banks.

I would always tease mumsie about wema and union bank as old peoples bank. Both of them are now new school

True is some aspects sha

I've never come across this bank in the south East and south south. Are they operational only in the south west?