In collaboration with ICBA’s education department, Community Banker University (CBU), certification programs, seminars, online training, and a host of resources are now available on our website, making it easier for you to find needed education. The new Affiliate Education Program will ensure that collectively, we put community banks in contact with the training tools necessary to grow bankers’ knowledge and skills.
Additionally, the program will also support IBANYS for every ICBA training course, seminar, event registration and resource purchased, ICBA will donate 10 percent of eligible purchases to IBANYS.
Let’s all win by increasing knowledge, improving efficiency, and investing in our employees while working together to uplift the industry we love—community banking!
ICBA’s Rebrand: Writing the Next Chapter for Community Banking


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Seminars & Certification Institutes
AUG 14 – AUG 15, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, KANSAS CITY, MO
Many high-performing banks have initiated a fundamental shift in the CFO role making the CFO a critical strategic business partner across the financial institution. Such evolution has encouraged the transformation of the CFO from solely traditional tax functions to now include analysis of big data, technology systems, and efficiency strategies. The CFO Forum tackles the top issues CFOs face today, including emerging tax and accounting strategies, CECL implementation, deposit funding sources, risk management, cybersecurity and much more. Be prepared to build your CFO network with networking opportunities and peer-to-peer collaboration throughout the event.
AUG 15 – AUG 17, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Master the necessary financial analysis skills needed by today’s credit analysts and the additional expertise vital to a community bank’s overall lending success.
AUG 20 – AUG 25, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, ST. LOUIS, MO
ICBA’s Commercial Lending Institute teaches you to efficiently identify and analyze opportunities, assess, and mitigate risks, and structure and manage commercial loans.
AUG 22 – AUG 24, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Is your community bank prepared to manage the increasing threats and exposures to your IT infrastructure? To succeed in today’s fast-paced environment, financial institutions need to constantly evolve.
SEPT 17 – SEPT 22, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
Meet your bank’s evolving needs, the expectations of the audit committee, and the examiners! Our curriculum will expand your knowledge of auditing and banking whether you are a veteran auditor or new to the audit function.
Community Bank Marketing Seminar
SEPT 20 – SEPT 22, 2023 |IN-PERSON, NASHVILLE, TN
Retail wars, digital transformation, and customer demand are dramatically changing the landscape of community banking. To succeed in the competitive marketplace, community bank marketers and retail teams must be savvy, forward-thinking, and implement game-changing strategies. Participate in three engaging days packed with critical information to propel a bank to the next level.
Annual Current Issues Certification Conference
SEPT 25 – SEPT 28, 2023 | VIRTUAL
This four-day live-streamed conference focuses on key issues and trends related to auditing, BSA/AML, regulatory compliance, security, and fraud, and offers the very latest information, tools, best practices, and training to assure that you are up-to-date and compliant. Attend one day or all four!
OCT 1 – OCT 4, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
Master the necessary financial analysis skills needed by today’s credit analysts and the additional expertise vital to a community bank’s overall lending success.
OCT 1 – OCT 6, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
The ICBA Compliance Institute is built to meet the needs of seasoned professionals seeking the latest regulatory education and industry best practices as well as newer compliance officers seeking to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of each regulation.
OCT 11 –OCT 12, 2023 | VIRTUAL
Banks conduct audits on an ongoing basis to monitor their bank’s internal controls and ensure adequacy and compliance with their bank’s policies and procedures. The audit scope should include an in-depth review of IT and information security controls and operating procedures that help protect the institution from losses. Join us for this session as we cover the areas of auditing business risks, technical environment auditing, auditing the human element and overall governance.
OCT 15 –OCT 19, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
Information technology solutions continue to evolve creating opportunities for community banks to increase efficiency, improve service capabilities, and better safeguard customers.
Annual Current Issues Certification Conference
OCT 23 – OCT 26, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, SAN ANTONIO, TX
This four-day live-streamed conference focuses on key issues and trends related to auditing, BSA/AML, regulatory compliance, security, and fraud, and offers the very latest information, tools, best practices, and training to assure that you are up-to-date and compliant. Attend one day or all four!
NOV 7 –NOV 9, 2023 | VIRTUAL
The formal requirements for financial institution compliance under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) are significant. With the regulatory agencies committing to tougher and more inclusive BSA/AML examinations, it is important to make certain your BSA/AML program is appropriate for your institution’s risk exposure.
Certifications
Bank Security Certification (CCBSO)
Commercial Lending Certification (CCLO)
Compliance Certification (CCBCO)
Consumer Lending Certification (CCBCL)
Credit Analyst Certification (CCBCA)
Information Technology Certification (CCBTO)
Risk Management Certification (CCBRS)
Leadership
Publications/Reference Guides
Alleviate the tedious task of developing bank policies from scratch. These policies provide a quick reference with thorough, easy-to-read instructions to guide your bank through the policy development or revision process.
There are over 100 policies available, covering everything from compliance to lending and social media. Policies are provided in an editable Word document, so you can quickly customize these policies to work for your bank.
The Ultimate Guide for Bank Directors
The Ultimate Guide for Bank Directors provides bank directors with the knowledge and insight necessary for performing their fiduciary responsibilities conscientiously and effectively. This is a must read for every board member or bank executive aspiring to become a director.