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Business Lending Certification School 2025
Business Lending Certification School 2025
Overview
Master credit union business lending strategies
Business Lending Certification School provides comprehensive knowledge and skill-building opportunities to help you become a confident leader and a reliable guide for your credit union's business lending program.
You will:
- Learn business and commercial lending essentials and best practices.
- Return to your credit union with strategies you can apply immediately to enhance your business lending program.
- Connect with other business lending leaders and expert speakers.
- Earn your designation as a Certified Credit Union Business Lending Professional (CBLP) by completing all three years
Who should attendThis school is best for credit union professionals working hands-on in business lending, including lending officers, credit analysts, business development officers, and credit administrators. It caters to both newcomers to the field and those with more experience who seek to deepen their knowledge through enhanced content and certification. |
Earning your Business Lending Certification
This comprehensive three-year program builds your knowledge and expertise, equipping you to excel in business lending strategies. Click below to explore the learning journey year by year.
Schedule
Here are our recommended travel dates:Arrive: Arrive on Sunday, July 13, as classes begin on Monday morning. Or, arrive in Madison a day early and kickstart your learning experience with an exclusive pre-conference session on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT. Depart: Depart on Thursday, July 17, as classes and exam session will conclude by 2 p.m. CT. |
Note: Students select one of two tracks offered for Year 2 curriculum – either credit administration or credit analysis, based on which area is of most interest to each individual student’s role or career development.
Pricing & Registration
Member
Non-Member
Business Lending Certification School 2025—Year 1
Business Lending Certification School 2025—Year 1
Business Lending Certification School 2025—Year 2 (Credit Admin)
Business Lending Certification School 2025—Year 2 (Credit Admin)
Business Lending Certification School 2025—Year 2 (Credit Analysis)
Business Lending Certification School 2025—Year 2 (Credit Analysis)
Business Lending Certification School 2025 Year 3
Business Lending Certification School 2025 Year 3
Take a Closer Look at Commercial Lending Regulations, Rules & Guidance Pre-Con
Take a Closer Look at Commercial Lending Regulations, Rules & Guidance Pre-Con
Member Discounts
All credit unions are invited to register for this event. Members receive a significant discount.
Additional discounts available to member credit unions:
- Less than $50 million in assets save 20%
- Council members save 10%
- League staff save 20%
- Multi-Attendee discount - Register four attendees and get the 5th free
Please include all registrations in the same order for the discount to apply
Only one discount can be applied per registration. If a registration qualifies for more than one discount, the highest-value discount will be applied.
Other non-credit union attendees should contact us to confirm eligibility.
Need help accessing member pricing? Contact 800-356-9655 or hello@americascreditunions.org.
Hotel & Travel
Both the DoubleTree by Hilton Madison and Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown are located in the heart of Downtown Madison, just west of the State Capitol and on the eastern edge of the University of Wisconsin campus.
ACCOMMODATIONS
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison
525 West Johnson St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-5511
Hotel Reservation: (608) 251-5511
Room Rate: $229
Hotel Reservation Deadline: June 16, 2025
(Rooms may sell out before this deadline.)
*Room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. Rooms may be sold out prior to the reservation deadline, so make your reservations early! Room reservations and fees are the responsibility of the registrant. To claim this room rate, call for reservations and reference America's Credit Unions.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown
440 West Johnson St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-0360
Hotel Reservation: (608) 255-0360
Room Rate: $209
Hotel Reservation Deadline: June 13, 2025
(Rooms may sell out before this deadline.)
*Room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. Rooms may be sold out prior to the reservation deadline, so make your reservations early! Room reservations and fees are the responsibility of the registrant. To claim this room rate, call for reservations and reference America's Credit Unions.
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for America's Credit Unions.
You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY3GR
*Please note there is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
United Airlines
United Airlines is pleased to partner with America's Credit Unions for air travel to their upcoming events. You may book online at www.united.com and enter your discount code ZNUV431478 in the Promotions and Certificates box under Advanced Search.
If booking through a travel professional or United Meetings at 800-426-1122, please give them the following information: Agreement Code: 431478 and Z Code: ZNUV. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.
Attendee Info
Code of Conduct
We want everyone's event experience to be welcoming, respectful, and safe. For more information, see our Code of Conduct.
Cancellations
All cancellations must be received in writing. Please explain the cancellation briefly and submit it via email to hello@americascreditunions.org. Cancellations received more than 30 days before the event are subject to a 25% administrative fee on the order total. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received on or after 30 days before the event. Substitutions are accepted before the start of the program. Additional costs may apply. Please provide the event name, current participant name, and new participant name to hello@americascreditunions.org.
