Collection: Banking Courses

Commercial loan underwriting continues to evolve—making it essential to stay current with best practices and risk mitigation strategies. The core goal remains the same: protect asset value while minimizing loss. Strong underwriting relies on three pillars: cash flow, collateral, and...

Does Your Institution Earn Enough on Long-Term Deposits? Learn How to Keep Cost of Fund Betas Low. As interest rates have increased, you need to discover the new approaches financial institution executives use to keep Cost of Fund Betas low....

The automated clearinghouse (ACH) system represents an essential part of our national and international payment system network. Depository institutions send each other batches of electronic credit and debit transfers through this network. Payments such as payroll deposits, social security benefits,...

The ever-evolving landscape of financial regulations has intensified scrutiny and rigorous enforcement of anti-money laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) laws. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines and compromise an organization's reputation. Certification of BSA/AML officers is in high...

In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, electronic banking has become a cornerstone of modern banking operations. With individuals and businesses increasingly seeking convenient, secure ways to manage their finances, financial institutions must remain competitive. By becoming a Certified Electronic Banking...

Grasp the Fundamentals of ACH: Learn the Essential Terminology and Concepts To keep up with the rapid growth of ACH volume, you need to understand its history, terminology, and core concepts. These building blocks will enable you to utilize the...

The nuts and bolts of business lending for both commercial and construction needs to assess your borrower’s ability to pay you back. Gain the expertise to navigate loan applications confidently, analyze financial statements, and build bankable deals. Benefits of Certification Master...

ChatGPT consultant Michael Marcucci, CRC, CIA, with over 30 years of credit risk experience, will discuss the risks and opportunities of AI. Michael will provide bankers with an overview of how AI and ChatGPT work, offering step-by-step guidance, best practices,...

  Are your SARs effective? Discover how to provide better information and ensure compliance.  Banks must file complete, accurate, and timely SARs to ensure that FinCEN, bank supervisory agencies, and law enforcement derive maximum benefit from the information. Preparation errors and...

It’s Impossible to Advance Without Knowing Excel. Every Professional Must Master Spreadsheets. Make yourself have the leading edge when it comes to applying for new job positions or moving up the corporate ladder in today’s competitive job market. Excel is...

IF – Two Letters That Will Save You Hours in Excel: Master Logical Functions Quickly With a fifth of workers planning to quit in 2022, everyone must quickly adapt to staffing shortages as the Great Resignation continues to plague most...

Are your SARs useful? Learn how to provide better information and ensure compliance. Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) have taken on additional weight due to recent anti-money laundering regulations. They must deliver a “high degree of usefulness” to law enforcement and...