Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) provides a suite of valuable education resources. Through the Affiliate Education Program with ICBA, IBSC is able to bring these exclusive opportunities and certification programs to our SC members.  When attending or registering for any affiliate programs with ICBA/IBSC, you may request a  letter of attendance that can be submitted to ICBA for continuing education credit.  As you register to attend any ICBA Education program or event, please enter the designated association code SC-IBSC under the State Association code field.

More About ICBA Certification Programs

ICBA certification programs are designed to raise the standards of professionalism in the industry and give consumers a consistent stamp of approval to look for when selecting a banker.

To make this happen, respected members of the ICBA certification board establish baseline criteria in several areas of specialization. Then, experienced, nationally recognized instructors create training programs that target the needs of community banks based on those criteria. Finally, competency testing is measured after completion and a certification designation is granted. Annual continuing professional education is then required to ensure participants remain current.

ICBA Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org.

Certification Offerings & Course Details:

• Audit Certification (CCBIA)
• Bank Security Certification (CCBSO)
• BSA/AML Certification (CBAP)
• Commercial Lending Certification (CCLO)
• Compliance Certification (CCBCO)
• Consumer Lending Certification (CCBCL)
• Credit Analyst Certification (CCBCA)
• Information Technology Certification (CCBTO)

• Enterprise Risk Management Certification (CCBRS)

Bank Director Program

The Bank Director Program provides exclusive director-related training, tailored to meet the needs of your board. The program includes bi-monthly newsletters, online courses, new director training videos, governance and employment law hotlines, and preferred pricing on resources and events. Train your entire board for one low price. This program is a must have for all bank directors. 

Find out more at Bank Director Program

Bank Director Current Issues Seminar

In this one-day seminar, bank directors and executive community bank leadership from across the country will converge to gain new perspective on corporate board governance and acquire the skills and knowledge needed to promote long-term institutional value. Key learnings include risk and credit management in today’s environment, human capital strategies for attracting and retaining staff, fintech partnership strategies, and more. To attend the Annual Bank Director Current Issues Seminar, you must be fully registered to attend ICBA LIVE.

MAR 11 - 14, 2025, | in-person, ICBA Live, Nashville, TN, Gaylord Opryland Resort

Director’s Forums

Offered quarterly in half-day sessions, each of the Bank Directors Forums will cover a unique topic, such as cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, corporate governance and more. No two sessions will be the same. Bank Director Forum - Session 3 (icba.org)

• Bank Director Forum – Session 4: NOV 14, 2024 | LIVESTREAM EVENT

Offered quarterly in half-day sessions, each of the Bank Directors Forums will cover a unique topic, such as cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, corporate governance and more. No two sessions will be the same. Bank Director Forum - Session 4 (icba.org)

ICBA LEAD FWD Summit

The ICBA LEAD FWD Summit is the only national leadership conference for the community banking industry and delivers powerful learning for leaders at every level. By focusing on the principles of leadership, the latest technical banking innovations, and the role of advocacy, we prepare community bankers like you to own the future. - 2025 DATE TO BE DETERMINED!

ICBA ONLINE COURSES

Full Access Plans - Looking to train your entire staff? Choose a plan to meet your needs that offer access to more than 425 courses.

Standard Plan - The Standard Plan gives your bank access to the full catalog of over 425 online courses. The system allows for individual or group enrollment into an individual course or multiple courses at one time. You can generate course activity reports that can be downloaded into Excel to provide to auditors and examiners. The bank may enroll an unlimited number of employees into the system for one low price. 

Subscription runs from Jan. 1 – Dec. 31. Price is prorated at time of purchase.

Custom Plan - The Custom Plan provides all the courses and functionality of the Standard Plan, and includes these additional features:

• Insert your bank’s own policies and procedures into many banking related courses.
• Track in-house training sessions and third-party training.
• Filter online course results through a dashboard.

Subscription runs from Jan. 1 – Dec. 31. Price is prorated at time of purchase. Learn more about our Standard and Custom Course plans at: Online Course Plans

Course Bundles - If you’re looking for training in a specific area, choose from one of our three bundle options that offer a smaller set of courses. Bundles are available in these subject matters:

• Bank Compliance
• HSA/IRA
• Workplace Compliance

Learn More at: Online Course Bundles

Online Certificate Programs

ICBA Education’s collection of certificate programs is the ideal way to train those new to the industry, enhance professional skills, gain practical training, explore banking career growth, and affirm expertise. There are several options available on a variety of banking related subjects. Some certificates are available for an unlimited number of employees and others are available on an individual basis.

Certificate programs are online, self-paced programs which provide a certificate of completion and do not require continuing education. They are not the same as ICBA’s certification programs, which are instructor led and require continuing education to maintain the specific designation. Learn more at Certificate Programs

Individual Courses

Interested in a specific topic? Individual courses can be purchased a la carte. Course access is granted only to the purchaser and is available for 365 days from the date of purchase. Find your Course at: Individual Online Courses

LIVEstream Events

ICBA Education’s livestreamed and live in-person events are led by renowned industry experts and address current bank regulations, operational procedures, marketplace trends, the latest technology and more.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A FULL LIST OF 2024 ICBA EDUCATION EVENTS!