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Professional Development Platforms
Professional Development Platforms: Learning “Live” ...What to Expect at an ABA Live Event
ABA Live Events offer face-to-face interaction with an expert instructor, giving attendees the chance to ask questions and share ideas. ABA offers a variety of educational programs throughout the year, including seminars, schools, and conferences. We are committed to offering relevant and timely topics so that our members can have the most current information to implement in their institutions. When attending an ABA Live Event, you can expect: Relaxed environment. Don’t be intimidated! ABA Live Events are structured to make sure that you feel comfortable asking questions, meeting peers, and gaining professional skills. Group interaction. While class sizes vary, most Live Events give opportunities to share among smaller groups. Take-home materials. Whether online or hard copy, we will provide you with materials to help implement what you’ve learned at your home institution.
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BE WATCHING FOR THESE NEW LIVE EVENTS! FDIC Directors College Spring 2016 TRID Essentials March 8, 2016 Credit Conference April 19, 2016 Bank Lending for the Retail Manager May 20, 2016 Banking the Legal, Medical and Accounting Professional August 25, 2016 Regulatory Hot Buttons Conference September 28, 2016 How to Craft an Effective Commercial Loan Write-Up /Loan Committee Presentation Skill Building Techniques October 20, 2016 2015 Train the Trainer
This was my first Arkansas Bankers Association event. I was more than impressed; the organization and professionalism of the Association employees; the quality and expertise of the speakers; the same is said for the vendors.
Tracey Dennis, 2015 Trust Conference Attendee AVP / Trust Officer Relyance Bank, Pine Bluff
Professional Development Platforms: ABA Webinars
We live in a digital age, so why not engage in online learning opportunities? Webinars are a cost-effective professional development option that allows you to receive top-notch training without travel time and expense. With nearly 500 webinars to choose from throughout the year, you are sure to find a topic to meet your training needs. The ABA works with third-party webinar providers to ensure that the most timely topics are being addressed by experts from across the country. This delivery format combines two methods of communication: your phone and your computer. You may have an unlimited amount of listeners on one connection via speakerphone. The online presentation can be viewed on your office or home computer, or on your computer connected to an A/V projector in a conference room setting for multiple participants. Webinars are interactive—not just recorded instruction videos—so you can ask the educator questions to customize the experience. When attending an ABA Webinar, you can expect: Presentation materials to help you follow along and implement ideas in your bank. A recording of the webinar for future reference. A lot of great information...so be ready to take notes! View Page 7 for a list of upcoming ABA Webinars!
New Webinars are added to our calendar weekly... check www.arkbankers.org to see updated listings!
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AmBA Training is a comprehensive source for training and education available through the American Bankers Association (AmBA), previously through the American Institute of Banking (AIB). All AmBA courses, certificates, diplomas and more are brought to you through the Arkansas Bankers Association, your Local AmBA Training Provider. Many courses meet the requirements of the Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB) for exams or continuing education credits. Professional Development Platforms: AmBA Training
Facilitated Online Training Courses These courses are available in a virtual classroom environment, complete with fellow students, instructor guidance and feedback. AmBA TRAINING OPTIONS
Diplomas & Certificates For more than 100 years, bankers have taken advantage of AmBA diploma and certificate programs. The programs are continually reevaluated and refined to reflect the current needs of bankers in their jobs today and changes in the industry.
AmBA Training includes extensive learning opportunities suited to specific job roles, in both facilitated and self-paced online formats, as well as in person. Flexible and cost-effective, AmBA’s online training opportunities are continually updated to provide a superior learning experience that can be accessed from anywhere, at any time. For more information regarding AmBA Training programs, please contact Kami Taylor Coleman at kami.coleman@arkbankers.org.
Self-Paced Online Training Courses These courses offer the greatest flexibility in skillbuilding and practical application as they are independent study and include real-life practice scenarios.
Textbooks & Reference Materials AmBA has developed textbooks, workbooks & reference materials to support the AmBA training curriculum. These tools for self study and in-bank training support the curriculum and cover a variety of subjects in banking and financial services.
Course Length Start Date Analyzing Bank Performance 7 weeks 2/01/2016 6/20/2016 Analyzing Financial Statements 16 weeks 2/16/2016 4/4/2016 Basic Administrative Duties of a Trustee 5 weeks 4/18/2016 Commercial Lending 12 weeks 2/8/2016 5/16/2016 Consumer Lending 16 weeks 2/22/2016 4/11/2016 CRCM Online Review Course 10 weeks 3/14/2016 CTFA Online Review Course 12 weeks 2/8/2016 Economics for Bankers 16 weeks 3/14/2016 5/9/2016 General Accounting 16 weeks 2/16/2016 4/11/2016 Introduction to Agricultural Lending 8 weeks 2/29/2016 Introduction to Mortgage Lending 16 weeks 2/29/2016 Introduction to Trust Products & Services 5 weeks 2/29/2016 UPCOMING AmBA TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Course Length Start Date IRA Online Institute 12 weeks 2/22/2016 Law & Banking: Applications 16 weeks 4/25/2016 Law & Banking: Principles 16 weeks 2/01/2016 5/09/2016 Managing, Funding, Liquidity and Capital 6 weeks 2/01/2016 Managing Interest Rate Risk 8 weeks 04/04/2016 Managing the Bank’s 5 weeks 03/28/2016 Investment Portfolio Marketing Financial Services 16 weeks 2/08/2016 4/18/2016 Money and Banking 16 weeks 2/8/2016 4/25/2016 Principles of Banking (Accelerated) 10 weeks 2/08/2016 Principles of Banking 16 weeks 2/1/2016 2/29/2016 3/14/2016 3/28/2016 Supervisor Certificate 16 weeks 2/08/2016 4/25/2016 7/18/2016
