ICBA Education
The MIB Association
ICBA Education
MIB is excited to announce our new, expanded educational offerings! In collaboration with ICBA’s education department, ICBA Education, certification programs, seminars, online training, and a host of resources are now available on our website, making it easier for you to find needed education. The new Affiliate Education Program will ensure that collectively, we put community banks in contact with the training tools necessary to grow bankers’ knowledge and skills. And, for every ICBA training course, seminar, event registration and resource purchased, ICBA will donate 10 percent of eligible purchases to your local, State Banking Association—MIB. Let’s all win by increasing knowledge, improving efficiency, and investing in our employees while working together to uplift the industry we love—COMMUNITY BANKING!
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To find out more information on the great education and training programs outlined above, you can contact the Association by clicking the contact us button.
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ICBA Certification
A career in community banking requires staying current on industry trends and updates as well as maintaining a commitment to ongoing education and professional advancement. We offer eleven specialized certification programs to help community bankers revive, nurture, and increase their knowledge base.
Data & Analytics Institute
JUN 9 – JUN 11, 2026 | IN-PERSON, BLOOMINGTON, MN
Unlock the value hidden in the vast amounts of data your bank collects. See how you can use data analysis to personalize customer service, identify cross-selling opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and predict future trends. This certification empowers bankers to turn data into actionable strategies that drive business growth and improve decision-making.
Data & Analytics Institute – June – Minnesota
Marketing Institute
OCT 5 – OCT 8, 2026 | IN-PERSON, NASHVILLE, TN
Master marketing strategy, brand and content management, leveraging digital channels to reach and engage customers, using data analytics to make informed decisions, compliance in marketing, and much more. Gain the skills and solutions to help strengthen existing marketing capabilities and develop new approaches.
Marketing Institute – October – Nashville, TN
Online Courses
ICBA Education offers a variety of online learning options with an easy-to-use Online Learning Management System.
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, 22 self-paced online courses and a seven-part video series, helping directors master their core responsibilities. Governance and employment law hotlines and exclusive discounts on events, training aids and guides are included too.
ICBA Education Resources
ICBA Education offers a variety of educational publications and digital tools to help your bank and its employees succeed in a variety of industry topics. CLICK HERE
Seminars & Live 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.
Annual Current Issues Certification Conference
APR 7 – APR 9, 2026 | LIVESTREAM
Take your CRA expertise to the next level with this comprehensive, six-module seminar designed for professionals ready to build and maintain a best-in-class CRA strategy.
You’ll dive into every critical component of CRA compliance—from understanding the “who, what, and why” of CRA to mastering assessment areas, capturing and reporting community development activities, conducting a peer analysis, performing self-assessments, developing performance context, and preparing for the exam.
Through interactive discussions, case studies and practical tools, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to design a robust CRA program that meets regulatory expectations and drives meaningful community impact.
CRA to Z: How to Build a Best-in-Class CRA Program – April – Livestream
Annual Current Issues Certification Conference
SEP 21 – SEP 24, 2026 | IN-PERSON, PHOENIX, AZ
This four-day live-streamed conference focuses on key issues and trends related to auditing, BSA/AML, regulatory compliance, security, and fraud, and offers the very latest information, tools, best practices, and training to assure that you are up-to-date and compliant. Attend one day or all four!
Annual Current Issues Certification Conference – September – Phoenix, AZ
Auditing IT General Controls Seminar
OCT 1 – OCT 2, 2026 | LIVESTREAM
Banks conduct audits on an ongoing basis to monitor their bank’s internal controls and ensure adequacy and compliance with their bank’s policies and procedures. The audit scope should include an in-depth review of IT and information security controls and operating procedures that help protect the institution from losses. Join us for this session as we cover the areas of auditing business risks, technical environment auditing, auditing the human element and overall governance.
Auditing IT General Controls Seminar – October – Livestream
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Community Bank Treasury Management Seminar
OCT 22, 2026 | LIVESTREAM
Community banks seek ways to boost core deposits and non-interest income and Treasury Management is the key. Learn how your bank’s business teams can collaborate to sell business products and services to meet this goal.
Annual Current Issues Certification Conference
OCT 26 – OCT 29, 2026 | LIVESTREAM
This four-day live-streamed conference focuses on key issues and trends related to auditing, BSA/AML, regulatory compliance, security, and fraud, and offers the very latest information, tools, best practices, and training to assure that you are up-to-date and compliant. Attend one day or all four!
Annual Current Issues Certification Conference – October – Livestream
BSA/AML Institute
NOV 3 – NOV 5, 2026 | IN-PERSON, DALLAS, TX
The formal requirements for financial institution compliance under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) are significant. With the regulatory agencies committing to tougher and more inclusive BSA/AML examinations, it is important to make certain your BSA/AML program is appropriate for your institution’s risk exposure.
Building Your Story: Crafting an Effective CRA Performance Context Seminar
NOV 10, 2026 | LIVESTREAM
Your CRA performance context is your opportunity to tell your institution’s story. In this session, you’ll learn how to develop a compelling, well-supported performance context that highlights your market conditions, community needs, and strategic approach. We’ll cover what regulators look for, how to gather and organize data, and techniques for presenting your narrative in a way that strengthens your CRA exam results.
Building Your Story: Crafting an Effective CRA Performance Context Seminar – November – Livestream
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