School

Marketing & Business Development Certification School 2025

School

Marketing & Business Development Certification School 2025

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Seattle, WA
808 Howell St
In Person

Overview

Certify Your Ability to Drive Growth

Master the connection between marketing and business development to fuel unstoppable growth.

Who Should Attend?

This school benefits credit union marketing and business development professionals looking to develop their skills and for anyone needing to recertify either designation. If you are starting your CUCME designation, begin with year one regardless of your skillset and experience.

Earn a Designation

Marketing & Business Development Certification School consists of two different tracks: Marketing and Business Development. Those who complete all three years of the Marketing track, including in-program exams, will earn their Credit Union Certified Marketing Executive (CUCME) Designation. Those who complete the Business Development track, including the in-program exam, will earn their Certified Credit Union Business Development Professional (CBDP) Designation.

Demonstrate and showcase your credit union marketing expertise Earn your designation as a Credit Union Certified Marketing Executive™ (CUCME) by attending all three years of Marketing & Business Certification Schools and passing a comprehensive exam at the end of each term. This designation shows others that you are a verified professional who has successfully demonstrated knowledge of the most pertinent aspects of being a credit union marketing executive. 

Curriculum and testing will focus on the following core competencies: 

  • Strategic Marketing  
  • Public Relations & Reputation Management 
  • Building a Relevant Brand Experience 
  • Retail Marketing Market Research 
  • Persuasive Communication 
  • Aligning Marketing with Credit Union Strategy 
  • Leadership Skills 
  • Marketing Plan and Budget Development 
  • Identifying and Implementing Trends 
  • Member Retention 
  • Calculating ROI 
  • Content Marketing 
  • Market Segmentation 
  • Digital Marketing

Join the early ranks of those earning their Credit Union Business Development Professional (CUBDP) designation by attending the business track of Marketing & Business Development Certification Schools and passing a comprehensive exam at the end of the course. This designation is a great way to let others know you are a professional who has successfully demonstrated knowledge of the most pertinent aspects of being a credit union business developer.

Curriculum and testing will focus on the following core competencies:

  • Networking
  • Engaging Internal Stakeholders
  • Business Development Strategy
  • Determining Target Markets
  • Building a Pipeline
  • Member Recruitment and Retention
  • Sales Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Metrics and Tracking
  • Community & SEG Events
  • Engaging SEGS & Community Partners
  • Understanding Financials
  • Social Media for Business Development 

Pricing & Registration

Member

Prices shown here are reserved for America's Credit Unions members

Non-Member

Learn how to become a member here: https://americascreditunions.org/join
In Person
Marketing & Business Development Certification School 2025 – Marketing Year 1
$2,395.00 $2,195.00
*Early bird pricing valid until August 6, 2025
Product Code: MM1WA25
In Person
Marketing & Business Development Certification School 2025 – Marketing Year 1
$4,790.00
Product Code: MM1WA25
In Person
Marketing & Business Development Certification School 2025 – Marketing Year 2
$2,395.00 $2,195.00
*Early bird pricing valid until August 6, 2025
Product Code: MM2WA25
In Person
Marketing & Business Development Certification School 2025 – Marketing Year 2
$4,790.00
Product Code: MM2WA25
In Person
Marketing & Business Development Certification School 2025 – Marketing Year 3
$2,395.00 $2,195.00
*Early bird pricing valid until August 6, 2025
Product Code: MM3WA25
In Person
Marketing & Business Development Certification School 2025 – Marketing Year 3
$4,790.00
Product Code: MM3WA25
In Person
Marketing & Business Development Certification School 2025– Business Development
$2,395.00 $2,195.00
*Early bird pricing valid until August 6, 2025
Product Code: MMBDWA25
In Person
Marketing & Business Development Certification School 2025– Business Development
$4,790.00
Product Code: MMBDWA25
In Person
Marketing & Business Development Certification School 2025 – Pre-Conference
$695.00
Product Code: MMCWWA25
In Person
Marketing & Business Development Certification School 2025 – Pre-Conference
$1,390.00
Product Code: MMCWWA25
**For additional pricing based on your membership, click the 'Register' button.**

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

Located in the heart of the Emerald City, Hyatt Regency Seattle is just a short walk from both the Seattle Convention Center and the Link Light Rail, and iconic attractions like Pike Place Market, Lumen Field, Pacific Place and Lake Union Park.

Recommended travel dates:

Arrive: Plan to arrive Sunday, October 5. There are no events this day, but classes and registration will start Monday morning.

Depart: Plan to depart on Thursday, October 9. Event will conclude after exams end by 2pm PST

ACCOMODATIONS

Hyatt Regency Seattle
808 Howell St 
Seattle, WA 98101
206-859-6362

Room Rate: $299 + taxes

Hotel Reservation Deadline: September 3, 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.

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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.

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