Business Lending Certification School 2026
Business Lending Certification School 2026
Overview
Master credit union business lending strategies
Business Lending Certification School provides comprehensive knowledge and skill-building opportunities to help you become a confident, reliable leader for your credit union's business lending program.
This three-year school builds your knowledge and expertise, equipping you to excel in business lending strategies. By completing all three years, you’ll earn the prestigious Certified Credit Union Business Lending Professional (CBLP) designation.
By attending, you will:
- Expand your knowledge of business and commercial lending essentials and best practices.
- Hear real-world scenarios to help you understand how to effectively serve businesses.
- Connect with other business lending leaders and expert speakers.
- Return to your credit union with strategies you can apply to fully develop your business lending program.
This school is designed for
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Earning your Business Lending Certification
This comprehensive three-year program builds your knowledge and expertise, equipping you to excel in business lending strategies. You’ll earn the Certified Credit Union Business Lending Professional (CBLP) designation by completing all three years.
Commercial Lending Pre-Conference Workshop
Join your peers on Friday, July 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT for Commercial Lending Practices for Non-Real Estate Loans Pre-Conference Workshop, a valuable session designed to enhance your understanding of non-real estate lending. More information coming soon.
Schedule
Stay tuned! The final 2026 schedule will be shared closer to the event.
Below, check out the 2025 schedules for each track.
Pricing & Registration
Member
Non-Member
Business Lending Certification School 2026 | Year 1
Business Lending Certification School 2026 | Year 1
Business Lending Certification School 2026 | Year 2 (Credit Admin)
Business Lending Certification School 2026 | Year 2 (Credit Admin)
Business Lending Certification School 2026 | Year 2 (Credit Analysis)
Business Lending Certification School 2026 | Year 2 (Credit Analysis)
Business Lending Certification School 2026 | Year 3
Business Lending Certification School 2026 | Year 3
Commercial Lending Practices for Non-Real Estate Loans | Pre-Conference Workshop
Commercial Lending Practices for Non-Real Estate Loans | Pre-Conference Workshop
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 25%
- 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
Recommended travelArrive: Sunday, July 19, 2026. Classes begin on Monday, July 20, 2026. *If attending the optional pre-conference on Sunday, July 19, 2026, arrive on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Depart: Thursday, July 23, 2026. The program and exam session will conclude by 2:00 p.m. CT. Nearest airport: Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) |
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: $269.15 (tax included)
Hotel Reservation Deadline: June 17, 2026
(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: $247.17 (tax included)
Hotel Reservation Deadline: June 19, 2026
(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.
BOOK YOUR FLIGHT
Discounted airfare through our airline partners:
Delta Airlines
- Book online here
- Call to book: (800) 328-1111 (Mon. through Fri. from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET) and use code NY3XT
United Airlines
- Book online here
- Call to book: (800) 426-1122 (Mon. through Fri. from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET) and use code ZR7G651311
Attendee Info
Code of Conduct
We want everyone's event experience to be welcoming, respectful, and safe.
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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