It’s time to take your training to the next level
Stay ahead of the competition and ensure your organization is fully prepared to service this rapidly growing industry! Whether you’re looking to master compliance, explore cannabis lending, or understand the intricacies of onboarding CRBs, each certificate equips you with everything you need to become proficient in that subject.
Introducing Certificates
Get to know our latest educational offering – a comprehensive, targeted education program designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of cannabis banking. This all NEW, innovative certificate program covers critical topics that are important to cannabis bankers. Content includes basic, intermediate and advanced.
What’s included? We’ll enroll you in our Learning Platform, where you’ll complete the certification, there is never any travel required. Each learning module includes an educational session, quiz, and handout materials. Upon successful completion of all required modules, the Learning Platform will print you a certificate. Show your clients, colleagues and regulators your commitment to excellence in cannabis banking. There is no expiration for certificates.
Cannabis Banking Compliance – Certificate (Basic)
The “Cannabis Banking Compliance” certificate for cannabis bankers offers an in-depth learning experience, providing about 3 hours of focused content, making it the perfect way to dive deep into specific areas of cannabis banking. This on-demand, flexible, expert-driven training ensures that students gain the targeted knowledge they need to excel in their role and stay ahead in the evolving cannabis banking landscape. Your certificate has NO expiration.
Content Includes:
1. Introduction to Cannabis Banking (1 hour)
2. Assessing Risk for Cannabis Banking (1 hour)
3. Understanding Cannabis Related Businesses – CRBs (1 hour)
Building a Compliant Cannabis Banking Program – Certificate (Basic)
The “Cannabis Banking Program Compliance” certificate for cannabis bankers offers an in-depth learning experience, providing about 3 hours of focused content, making it the perfect way to dive deep into specific areas of cannabis banking. This on-demand, flexible, expert-driven training ensures that students gain the targeted knowledge they need to excel in their role and stay ahead in the evolving cannabis banking landscape. Your certificate has NO expiration.
Content Includes:
1. Foundations of Cannabis Banking Compliance (1 hour)
2. Developing a Cannabis Risk Management Framework (1 hour)
3. Building Operational Processes for Cannabis Banking (1 hour)
Cannabis Lending – Certificate (Intermediate)
The “Cannabis Lending” certificate for cannabis bankers offers an in-depth learning experience, providing about 3 hours of focused content, making it the perfect way to dive deep into specific areas of cannabis banking. This on-demand, flexible, expert-driven training ensures that students gain the targeted knowledge they need to excel in their role and stay ahead in the evolving cannabis banking landscape. Your certificate has NO expiration.
Content Includes:
1. Understanding Cannabis Lending Regulations and Compliance (1 hour)
2. Structuring Cannabis Loans (1 hour)
3. Credit Monitoring and Loan Servicing for CRBs – CRBs (1 hour)
Onboarding a CRB – Certificate (Intermediate)
The “Onboarding a CRB” certificate for cannabis bankers offers an in-depth learning experience, providing about 3 hours of focused content, making it the perfect way to dive deep into specific areas of cannabis banking. This on-demand, flexible, expert-driven training ensures that students gain the targeted knowledge they need to excel in their role and stay ahead in the evolving cannabis banking landscape. Your certificate has NO expiration.
Content Includes:
1. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment for CRBs (1 hour)
2. Account Opening Process for CRBs (1 hour)
3. Creating an Effective Client Onboarding Process (1 hour)
Why Become an ACB Member?
The Association for Cannabis Banking was established in response to the unique challenges and complexities that emerged in the banking sector due to the rise of the legal cannabis industry.
With the growing acceptance and legalization of cannabis across various states, there is a clear need for specialized banking practices, guidance and an educational learning platform to address the cannabis banking industry-specific nuances. The ACB was created to bridge this gap, offering a unified platform where banking professionals can collaborate, share insights, develop strategies and so much more.
Do I get certified under my annual ACB Membership?
Yes! Members can access both the industry’s FIRST and original Cannabis Banking Professional certification (CBP®), as well as the NEW ADVANCED CBP®. These certifications contain cannabis classes along with quizzes to ensure learning and retention, with each certification topped off with a certificate of completion suitable for framing.
Are there other cannabis classes I can take?
Absolutely! We have a wide range of both upcoming and recorded webinars covering all areas of cannabis banking. The ACB cannabis banking classes are updated regularly and the live events are recorded, allowing for later viewing or if you have a last minute scheduling conflict.
Are there cannabis classes or training modules if I’m in a hurry?
The ACB offers a series of High 5! Compliance Briefings for all members. We regularly extract tidbits of insights, learnings, and valuable best practices that are often just 4-7 minutes in length so you can get updated right before a Board Meeting or gathering where you might be asked about subjects like “The Cole Memo”, “Rescheduling Primer”, etc.
Does the ACB offer other actionable resources my team can use right away?
All 4 types of ACB Memberships, detailed below, include a series of valuable checklists that both seasoned banks and credit unions, as well as institutions just getting started, can easily reference. These include helpful lists covering BSA, Risk Assessment, Onboarding and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and many more!
Are there tools to help cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) with banking standards?
Yes. Through our recent alliance with the Emerging Markets Coalition (EMC), we are pleased to provide ACB Members with a wealth of operating standard guides for institutions to provide to their CRBs in order to help them stay compliant. Standards cover important areas including Cash Management, Sustainability, Cannabis and Hemp Advertising, Security, Lab Testing, and many more! These are invaluable guides for every Manager seeking more compliant and efficient operations.
Can the ACB help educate Board of Directors and C-Suite about Cannabis Banking?
Every banker knows that their Board will always want to know about high risk businesses banking at their institution. The messaging and information that your Board and C-Suite hears will likely make or break your cannabis banking program. ACB offers online education modules tailored to giving your executives and directors the objective, unbiased news, best practices, risks and challenges they will need to navigate the institution through these waters.
How does the alliance with Emerging Markets Coalition (EMC) impact Members?
EMC, as a 501-c3 charitable organization, has depth and breadth in working with government agencies in DC to help advance not just efforts to legalize cannabis, but to build the standards mentioned above to guide regulatory agencies with how controls, regulations, policies, etc. are developed and implemented. ACB Members will have access to EMC special conferences, roundtables, notices, and other resources focused on the longer view of cannabis banking.