Conferences ~ Events
Annual Convention
June 24-27 - Fernandina Beach, FL
Women Lead Symposium
July 17 - Virtual
Bank Directors’ Symposium
August 1 - Virtual
Ag Banking Conference
August 21-22 - Springfield
Fall Golf Outing
September 30 - Bloomington
BankTech Conference
October 3 - Oak Brook
Family-Owned and Closely Held Bank Strategic Retreat
October 10-11 - Madison, WI
Midwest Trust and Wealth Management Conference
October 16-18 - Michigan
Women in Banking Conference
October 17-18 - Springfield
Midwest Bank Leaders Conference
November 14 - Chicago
Bank Counsel Conference
December 6 - Chicago
Seminars~Series~Schools
Dos and Don’ts for Guaranties
June 5
Retail Banking Leadership Series
June 11-12
Bank Executive Academy
June 12
Chicago's Paid Leave, Paid Sick, and Safe Leave Ordinance
June 12
Retail Lending Series
June 20
Understanding Bank Performance
July 9 – August 1, Tues/Thurs
Real Estate Lending Compliance
July 30-August 2
Appraisal and Evaluation Compliance
August 6
Fraud Academy
August 6-8
LaserPro Training
August TBD
Security Officer Workshop
August 13 or 15
Call Report Preparation
August 14 or 15
Compliance Management Systems (CMS) Essentials
August 20
Performing Your ACH Audit
August 27 or 28
CRA Modernization – What’s the Big Deal?
September 5
Third-Party Management Essentials
September 9
The Illinois Trust Code: Highlights for Fiduciaries
September 11
HSA Workshop
September 12
Regulatory Compliance Series September 23-27
Operations School
October 8-10
IRA Training October 9 and 10
Commercial Lending School
October 21-25
BSA Yearend Update
October 29-30
ACH Exception Handling November 6 or 7
Midwest Ag Banking School
December 2-5
Internal Bank Audit School
December 10-11
Peer Groups
Bank Marketing
May 8, Nov. 6
Cash Management/Treasury Feb. 28, Oct. 30
CEO Forum
Feb 14, July 10, Oct 16
CFO Central May 10, Aug. 23, Nov. 15
Compliance Apr. 12, July 12, Oct. 11
Education and Trainers
Mar 14, Sept. 19, Oct. 3
Human Resources May 15, Oct. 9
Lending
July 24, Oct. 23
Midwest CEO Sept. 25
Operations May 3, Aug. 2, Nov. 1
Senior Retail Banking Apr. 4, July 25, Oct. 29
Small Bank CEO
May 8, Aug. 14, Nov. 13
Technology Apr. 26, Aug. 30, Nov. 22
Scholarships
Illinois Bankers Scholarship Fund
The scholarship is intended to help support and continue building a vibrant talent pool of future leaders in the financial services industry and is created for high school and college students seeking a related degree.
IBA Members Only
Future Leaders Alliance Class of 2025
Two Scholarships Awarded Graduate School of Banking University of Wisconsin - Madison One Scholarship Awarded
Graduate School of Banking Human Resource Management School University of Wisconsin - Madison One Scholarship Awarded
ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking University of Pennsylvania
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Regulatory University
Free Online Compliance Training
An Exclusive and FREE IBA Member Benefit Access 100 interactive online training courses in key laws and regulations. More
GSB Online Seminars
The Graduate School of Banking (GSB) offers live and on-demand programs designed for financial professionals and delivered by some of today’s top industry experts. Visit gsb.org
OnCourse Learning
OnCourse Learning has worked with the financial industry since 1983, maintaining a network of consultants who serve as subject matter experts. Programs include live and on-demand webinars as well as a Directors Education Series. More
Future Leaders Alliance
Transform your new or seasoned talented employees by cultivating the next generation of bank leaders through the dynamic Future Leaders Alliance Program (FLA). This unique program builds employee confidence, creates a positive environment, and strengthens the organization’s performance. The FLA leadership framework emphasizes personal and professional development, community service, and networking.
The Class of 2025 is now full. Learn More
Continuing Education
Various licensing bodies recognize the Illinois Bankers Association as an Education Provider. Select IBA programs to offer Continuing Education (CE) units or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits that can be applied to many certificates and licenses.
▪ Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
▪ HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
▪ Illinois MCLE
▪ Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Breaking into Banking
Powered by Keusal Learning Credit Officers and Commercial Training Managers Here’s How to Build Skillful and Productive Commercial Bankers from Day 1… GUARANTEED More
The Directors Education Series
This series provides effective and efficient board training to guide you through the complexities of today’s banking environment. More
ABA Training
The American Bankers Association (ABA) is a national organization dedicated to offering bankers professional continuing education and training. The IBA is the local training provider for the ABA curriculum.
Online Instructor-Led Courses
Facilitated online courses feature a learning community with fellow students, instructor guidance, and feedback.
eLearning Self-Paced Courses
Choose from over 130 courses in retail, small business banking, wealth management, trust, management and leadership, and compliance topics.
Certificates
Bank Financial Management
Bank Marketing (Foundational)
Bank Solutions Provider
Bank Teller
Branch Manager
BSA and AML Compliance
Business & Commercial Lending
Customer Service Representative
Deposit Compliance
Fraud Prevention
General Banking
Health Savings Account (HSA) Expert
Lending Compliance
Operational Risk Management
Personal Banker
Residential Mortgage Lender
Small Business Banker
Supervisor
Team Leader
Trust: Foundational, Intermediate, and Advanced
Universal Banker
ABA Professional Certifications
AML and Fraud Professional
Corporate Trust Specialist
Enterprise Risk Professional
Financial Marketing Professional
IRA Services Professional
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Retirement Services Professional
Securities Operations Professional
Trust and Financial Advisor
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SBS CyberSecurity Certifications
Business Continuity Professional
Cybersecurity Manager
Ethical Hacker
Forensic Investigator
Incident Handler
Mobile Administrator
Security Executive
Security Manager
Security Technology Professional
Vendor Manager
Vulnerability Assessor
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