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Bank Policies & Procedures: Interest Rate Risk (PLM-095)
Establishes the guidelines to ensure that the bank is managed to recognize, measure, and control interest rate risk by setting risk limits, strategies, and reporting formats. Updated to reflect the...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Loan Workout Policy (PLL-286)
Establishes an appropriate practice for renewing and restructuring troubled credits. Addresses the requirements that are appropriate for the complexity of the bank’s loans and that are consistent...
Managing a Remote Workforce (Individual)
In times of crisis, employees are sometimes required to work from home. The transition from the traditional workplace to a remote environment is not easy. This course explores the challenges of...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Funds Management (PLM-097)
Designed to ensure that the bank is managed to provide adequate liquidity and a satisfactory and consistent level of profit within suitable interest rate risk constraints.
Bank Compliance Bundle
This bundle of 55 courses is essential for the operation of any community bank. Courses in this bundle cover key topics such as Federal Regulatory Compliance (A to Z regulations, FCRA, Fair...
CFO Forum
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. ...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Reg DD: Deposit Account Terms, Disclosures, and Advertising Policy (PLC-106)
Addresses acceptable account terms, appropriate disclosure of these terms, and uniformity in advertising.
Bank Policies & Procedures: Social Media Toolkit (PLM-290)
Provides guidance on how social media will be approached, proper methods for promoting the bank’s message and image, and consequences of not following guidelines. Includes Management and User...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Marketing (PLM-090)
Provides guidelines for the management of the bank's marketing function, including development of the annual marketing plan and ongoing decision making. Includes regulatory compliance, geographic...
The Economic Whipsaw - What Comes Next for Credit, Earnings, & Capital?
The government's response to the pandemic initially led to significant asset growth in the banking industry but was subsequently followed by elevated inflation and a sharp rise in interest rates....
The Ultimate Guide for Bank Directors
New Version May 2024! The Ultimate Guide for Bank Directors – Back to Basics helps bank directors and management focus on what matters: keeping all aspects of the bank in balance by minimizing...
Robbery Response Techniques for All Personnel (Individual)
All bank personnel are just as responsible for maintaining the institution's Security Program as is the Security Officer and the role is a simple, but critical, one. This course discusses options –...
Security: An Orientation (Individual)
An effective security program is an excellent tool for protecting the institution's work product, physical assets, intellectual assets, and personnel. This course will introduce key concepts in...
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace [US] (Individual)
This course serves as a foundational layer for team members and management to examine the ways in which identity affects workplace dynamics and productivity. Through the use of evidence-based tools...
How to Respond to an Active Shooter (Individual)
Active shooter situations are an unfortunate reality. Planning and preparation will help an organization reduce the likelihood of such a situation and mitigate the harm if an incident does occur....
Clean Desk Policy (Individual)
The purpose of the Clean Desk Policy is to help reduce the risk of information theft, fraud, or a security breach caused by sensitive information being left unattended and visible in plain view. IT...
ICBA Human Resources Generalist Certificate Program - California (Individual)
HR Generalists are an integral part of the human resources function in an organization. This comprehensive eight-part, online certificate program is designed to provide human resource managers and...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest (PLM-101)
Guides compliance with the Bank Bribery Act. Sets forth the basic policies of ethical conduct, the foundation of basic business standards, and personal conduct. Includes a policy statement which is...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Human Resources (PLM-184)
Provides management with a clear understanding of what the bank expects from its employees and, in turn, what employees can expect from the bank. Covers equal employment opportunity, employee...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Work From Home Policy (PLM-337)
This policy is written to include both long-term and emergency situations for bank employees working at home or in a remote location, and addresses the determination and availability of employees,...
IT Security: Phishing Awareness (Individual)
Cyberthieves use victims’ personal information to steal their money and identities. They attack victims’ computers and other devices with malware attacks. Learn what phishing is, the various ways...
Working from Home Effectively (Individual)
COVID-19 is changing the way we live and work. Suddenly, many of us are working from home and trying to do it effectively amid the chaos of self-isolation, quarantines, school closures, and...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Management of Country Risk (PLM-212)
Addresses the risk that economic, social, and political conditions in a foreign country may adversely affect a bank's financial interests. Covers responsibility, policies and procedures, country...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Planning and Budgeting (PLM-088)
Identifies the responsible parties and outlines the process for developing and implementing the strategic plan and the budget.
Bank Policies & Procedures: Holding Company (PLM-225)
Sets forth the underlying philosophy and structure for all relationships and transactions between the bank and the holding company.
Social Engineering Awareness (Individual)
This course explores what social engineering is, the types of social engineering attacks criminals use and the techniques they use to manipulate people into performing actions that either...
Cyber & Information Security Overview for Employees (Individual)
While community banks are diligent in their management of cybercrimes, mitigating sophisticated cyber threats can be challenging. It is up to bank employees to understand their role in protecting...
IT Security: Work Off-Site (Individual)
This course examines the IT security risks associated with remote work. Learn to keep your computer, devices and home network secure, use public networks safely, and recognize phishing and targeted...
Physical Information Security (Individual)
Successful security programs combine general security and loss prevention techniques that are designed for daily operations with targeted techniques that are designed to prevent losses from...
IT Security: Credential Stuffing (Individual)
This course explores credential stuffing. Credential stuffing is a type of cyberattack in which user IDs and passwords obtained from a data breach on one service are used to attempt to log into...
IT Security: Ransomware (Individual)
This course explores what ransomware is, how cyberthieves attack systems with ransomware, what IT Departments and employees can do to reduce the likelihood of ransomware attacks, and what IT...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Investment (PLM-098)
Covers the delegation of investment authority and accountability, the definition of acceptable types of investments, and how to maximize the bank's profitability while meeting the local...
Improving Your Workplace Violence Program
Incidents of violence in the workplace are increasing, but there are many steps employers can take to reduce the chance of becoming a victim. Familiarize yourself with preventive policies and...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Fair Lending (PLC-177)
Establishes fair lending activities, including taking loan applications, telephone inquiries, advertising, and credit evaluation standards. Also covers loan decisions, notifications, and adverse...
HSA-IRA Bundle
Give your entire team the confidence to support HSA and IRA accounts with this essential 15‑course training bundle. Because many community banks rely on just one subject‑matter expert, this bundle...
Time Management (Individual)
This course addresses the nuts and bolts of time management and includes tools for setting goals, keeping logs, and planning your time. It includes methods for identifying low pay-off activities...
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act: Practical Application (Individual)
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) requires certain financial institutions to collect, report, and disclosure information about their mortgage lending activity. HMDA was originally enacted by...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (PLC-223)
This policy outlines the financial relief protection extended to servicemembers when they are called into active military duty. Covers issues with direct implications to community banks, such as...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Unfair Deceptive or Abusive Acts and Practices (PLC-116)
Establishes procedures for receiving and handling consumer complaints. States the bank's intent to prevent unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices in connection with any transaction for a...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Home Equity Lending (PLL-236)
Guides the bank in establishing requirements for marketing, underwriting standards, collateral valuation management, individual account and portfolio management, and servicing for open and...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Credit (PLL-074)
Addresses the composition and control of the loan portfolio as a whole, and establishes standards for individual credit decisions.
Bank Policies & Procedures: Flood Insurance (PLC-123)
Ensures the proper use of flood hazard determination form, customer notification, insurance coverage, escrow, and forced placement procedures.
Flood Disaster Protection Act (Individual)
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was created to help property owners protect themselves financially. The Flood Disaster Protection Act, its amendments and implementing regulations, make...
Fair Housing Act for Banks (Individual)
The Act was originally adopted as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, and it was subsequently broadened in 1988 to prohibit discrimination when renting or buying a home, acquiring a mortgage,...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Loan Review (PLL-082)
Covers loan review committee duties and loan review officer responsibilities and qualifications, as well as scope of review, sample selection, and types of review. Highlights a rating system that...
Bank Policies & Procedures: SAFE Act (PLC-284)
Guides the bank in compliance with the SAFE Act in a manner appropriate to the nature, size, complexity, and scope of the bank's operations. Addresses registration requirements for mortgage loan...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Fair Debt Collection Act (PLC-117)
Establishes the bank's intent for proper debt collection practices, including collection guidelines, collection activities, and third-party communications.
Bank Policies & Procedures: Fair Credit Reporting Act (PLC-115)
Defines the bank's responsibilities under the act, including loan and deposit declinations. Establishes guidelines for investigative reports and use of prescreened lists.
Bank Policies & Procedures: Secondary Mortgage Market (PLL-287)
This policy establishes the guidelines for the bank to follow to stay in compliance with the rules, regulations, and industry standards that apply to the origination and sale of whole loans by the...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Reporting (PLC-119)
Establishes internal procedures that result in the proper recording of loan information, submission, and proper disclosures to the public.
Identifying and Addressing Distressed Loans Seminar
Build a proactive mindset in identifying concerning trends that, if left unaddressed, could lead to a bank loss. A past due payment is not an early warning sign. It’s an indication that you have...
FCRA: Overview (Individual)
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) became effective on April 25, 1971. The FCRA contains responsibilities both for entities that are consumer reporting agencies, for entities that procure and use...
Appraisal Standards (Individual)
Appraisals are an intricate part of the real estate lending process whether consumer or commercial. Whether the transaction requires an appraiser or uses an evaluation, the bank must ensure that...
Regulation B: Equal Credit Opportunity Act - Overview (Individual)
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), enacted through Regulation B, prohibits discrimination in credit transactions. The law is designed to protect applicants from unfair or discriminatory...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Military Lending Act (PLC-323)
This policy outlines the objective of the Military Lending Act to extend protections to a broader range of closed-end and open-end products. Includes information on the MAPR, disclosure...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Consumer Lending (PLL-080)
Establishes standards for individual credit decisions such as anti-discrimination, credit criteria, credit documentation, regulatory requirements, loan types, and exceptions.
Credit Analyst Institute
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.. Through group discussion, case...
Agricultural Credit Analysis Seminar
This seminar is designed to meet the needs of agricultural lenders by identifying market issues and providing the tools to assess the borrower’s ability to navigate difficult times. In the last...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Commercial Lending (PLL-079)
Covers the bank's approach to commercial/business loans, including credit types, interest rates, pricing, borrower information requirements, legal lending limits, credit criteria, collateral,...
Business Continuity Management for Banks (Individual)
Disaster recovery for banks was a plan written to help the bank recover in the event of a natural disaster. With continued interdependence on technology, these plans have become more comprehensive...