The Barret School of Banking is the banking education of choice for bank employees with executive management potential. Located on the campus of Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee, Barret offers a three year, one week resident session each year, executive level banking school. The “generalist” curriculum is ideally designed for community banks and the price is attractive as well. Click on their logo to learn more about the exiting world of banking at Barret.

ACB is now accessing ICBA Education resources to provide more educational opportunities to our members.  ICBA Education is a modernized educational platform that offers community bankers premier and industry-specific education for every career stage.

With the addition of certification programs; continuing education credit opportunities; community bank director events and resources; reference guides and subscriptions as well as conferences and seminars we believe our new partnership will enhance your bank’s education and training efforts from entry level employees to bank board members.  Click on the links below to see what’s available on the 2024 curriculum.  Be sure to enter your ACB Member Code AR-ACB with your registration.

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CFT is your go-to for comprehensive banking courses and programs tailored for entry-level to management professionals.

What sets us apart? 

• Online or Guided Self-Study: Flexibility is key, and we've got you covered with both online and guided self-study options to suit your learning style and schedule.
• Affordable Excellence: Quality education shouldn't break the bank! Our reasonable pricing ensures access to top-notch programs without the hefty price tag.
• Dive into our Website www.CFTnow.org! Want to explore all our exciting programs? Just click on our logo to dive into our website to see all of our offerings and get started on your path to success.

Your banking career is just a click away from soaring to new heights. Visit our website today and embark on a journey of knowledge, growth, and endless possibilities.

Through ACB’s alliances with our trusted services providers, there is a tremendous wealth of information available regarding current trends in bank regulation, technology, law, accounting, marketing, compliance, insurance, payments systems…. just to name a few. 

In-sites makes this information accessible and available for your use in evaluating and implementing solutions to the challenges you face as a community banker. 

Clicking on the logos will take you to that particular services provider’s resource library.  Once there, you’re free to search and explore and hopefully find alternatives that work for you.