Illinois Bankers Association - Continuing Education Information

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Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB)
The Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) has been approved as an Accredited Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) by the Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB). As a nonprofit, independent corporation sponsored by the American Bankers Association (ABA), ICB’s mission is to promote excellence and professionalism in all parts of the industry. The ACEP designation is provided to institutions, associations and suppliers who provide training and continuing education that directly meets the professional development needs of ICB's certified members.

The IBA offers continuing education credits that can be applied to ICB certifications for those individuals currently holding designations. The certified professional must accumulate a specified level of continuing education every three years in order to maintain certification.

The IBA programs that have qualified for certification include regional seminars, web seminars, conferences and AIB programs.

ICB Areas of Certification
CCTS	Certified Corporate Trust Specialist
CFMP	Certified Financial Marketing Professional
CFSSP	Certified Financial Services Security Professional
CISP	Certified IRA Services Professional
CLBB	Certified Lender - Business Banker
CRCM	Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager
CRSP	Certified Retirement Services Professional
CSOP	Certified Securities Operation Professional
CTFA	Certified Trust and Financial Advisor
CCSR	Certified Customer Service Representative
CPB	Certified Personal Banker
CBT	Certified Bank Teller

Those interested in pursuing an ICB designation must meet specific educational requirements and have a minimum level of experience in the area offered for certification. All requirements must be met before a candidate can sit for one of the nine certification exams. After passing the certification exam, individuals can maintain their certification by completing those IBA programs designated for ICB continuing education credit.

For more information on ICB, visit the ABA website or call 202-663-5092.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
The IBA is recognized as a public accountant continuing professional education sponsor by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. For more information on CPE credits contact Chuck Mountz.

Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
The IBA has been approved as an HRCI provider effective April 21, 2004 through December 31, 2007. This means that the IBA is now authorized to assign recertification credit hours, based on HRCI standards, to HR-related continuing education events. For HRCI information contact Mary Minder.