Collection: Banking Courses

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...

With organizational risks increasing and government scrutiny growing, the financial institution internal auditor's role has never been more crucial. Internal auditors must have a thorough understanding of risk management and current internal auditing practices to identify potential problems. In addition,...

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...

BSA/AML: Prepare for the Next Step in Your Career. Earn Your ADVANCED Certification. As FinCEN cracks down on institutions and financial crimes become more complex, you need to develop a deeper knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations. You must also understand...

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...

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,...

Earn your Project Management for Financial Institutions Certification. Develop skills to drive teamwork and improve outcomes. Financial institution leaders at all levels can use proactive planning and intentional communication to improve their projects, programs, and collaborations in face-to-face and virtual...

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...

Save Time Working in Excel With the IF Function: Learn How to Use Powerful Logical Functions Microsoft Excel's user base continues to grow and hundreds of thousands of currently open positions require Excel proficiency. If you want to understand your...

Increased CRA Regulatory Scrutiny: Learn How to Meet Compliance Requirements. The Biden administration has dramatically increased regulators’ focus on Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) compliance. Federal agencies are actively addressing fair lending and making CRA exams tougher. Even financial institution merger...

Summarize Data in 30 Seconds: Excel PivotTables Can Reveal the Information Hidden in Your Data Instead of spending hours summarizing results and information from the first half of the year, you can use an Excel PivotTable to do it in...

VLOOKUP: An Excel Function That Will Save You Hours – Extract the Data You Need From Huge Spreadsheets As staffing shortages persist and you are asked to accomplish more, you can no longer afford to search for the right detail...

  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...

Protecting Your Institution From Payment Fraud Payment fraud is rising fast - banks and credit unions are high-value targets. Institutions lose even more than customers in direct and hidden costs. This training takes a practical, real-world look at how to...

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,...

Loans in Areas Having Special Flood Hazards. Strengthening Compliance with Federal Flood Insurance Requirements Lending institutions must notify borrowers and servicers of special flood hazards for loans in FEMA-identified areas. Before originating a loan secured by a property located in...

Compliance Requirements in the Cannabis Banking Industry. Explore the Fundamentals, Compliance, and Limitations In an industry known for its fast-paced changes. While it remains illegal under federal law to manufacture, distribute, or dispense marijuana, many states have legalized it for...

Is your financial institution experiencing record check fraud losses? You're not alone if you answered "yes." FinCEN has reported huge increases in check fraud SARS filings. The FBI estimates that check fraud losses amount to $18 billion a year. Payments...

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...

How Do ACH General Returns and Extended Returns Differ? Learn How to Work With Third-Party Service Providers Safely. Financial institutions face increased regulatory compliance risk as ACH transactions grow. Appropriate handling of general returns vs. extended returns is particularly confusing...

Does Your Fair Lending Program Comply With Current Rules? FDIC Leadership Changes May Bring More Scrutiny. On February 5, Martin Gruenberg became acting chairperson of the FDIC. He stated that fair lending will be a high priority under his leadership....

Combat Racism at Your Institution. Stop Discrimination from Hurting People. The FDIC just released the agency’s latest strategic plan to incorporate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in every aspect of its mission and operations.  From overt actions to...

New ACH Rules Take Effect: Have You Updated Your Financial Institution’s Procedures? Meaningful Modernization rules will go into effect for the ACH network. You need to prepare your financial institution now to comply with the rule changes. The five new...

Learn the Rules and Codes for ACH Returns. Prepare to Handle the Intricacies of Various Situations. Receiving Depository Financial Institutions return ACH entries for many reasons. You must understand the specifics of each situation, including administrative returns, unauthorized returns, and...