2026 Cannabis Banking Education Catalog
Year-round cannabis banking education, all in one place.
Explore ACB's 2026 catalog of webinars, certifications, memberships, live events, standards, partner resources, and professional training for the cannabis financial services ecosystem.
Built for banks, credit unions, compliance teams, BSA officers, lenders, risk managers, payments professionals, regulators, cannabis-facing vendors, and professionals working in high-risk financial services.
What's inside the catalog?
The catalog brings ACB's full learning platform into one clear view: live webinars, structured certifications, memberships, CBX 2026, standards, guidelines, and partner resources.
2026 webinar calendar
Live online education across cannabis banking, BSA/AML, risk, fraud, payments, treasury, lending, operations, legal process, and high-risk banking.
Explore webinar topicsCertification tracks
Role-based pathways for foundational cannabis banking, advanced cannabis banking, risk management, and cannabis lending.
View certificationsMembership options
Individual, small group, financial institution, and corporate memberships that unlock webinars, certifications, resources, and CBX discounts.
Compare optionsCBX 2026
The Cannabis Banking eXperience brings education, speakers, sponsors, networking, activities, and practical conversations together in New Mexico.
See CBXStandards & guidelines
ACB and EMC resources support safer cannabis banking practices, payments, lending, cash management, risk, insurance, and operational consistency.
View standardsExpert credibility
ACB education is backed by founders, authors, advisory leaders, partners, speakers, and practitioners working directly in cannabis financial services.
Why ACBFind the right path faster.
ACB organizes cannabis banking education around what learners actually do. Whether someone is new to cannabis banking, responsible for BSA/AML oversight, managing risk, evaluating loans, or training a team, the catalog points them toward a practical next step.
2026 webinar topic library
Most ACB webinars are scheduled for 1:00 PM Eastern and are priced at $149 each unless otherwise stated. Members receive access to eligible webinars as part of their membership benefits.
BSA / AML / OFAC
Red flags, SAR considerations, negative news, exams, due diligence, monitoring, and cannabis-specific compliance expectations.
Payments & treasury
Cash management, debit card chargebacks, P2P payments, instant payments, cash-heavy accounts, and payment method risk.
Risk & fraud
Fraud typologies, branch controls, high-risk monitoring, APP scams, data analytics, risk appetite, and operational risk management.
Lending & credit
Underwriting, cannabis loans, collateral, insurance gaps, pricing, receiverships, recovery, and credit risk in an emerging market.
Hemp & rescheduling
Intoxicating hemp, federal rule changes, cannabis rescheduling, portfolio segmentation, and policy updates for CRB customers.
Operations & legal process
Garnishments, levies, subpoenas, teller-line training, deposit agreements, loan agreements, customer communication, and frontline readiness.
Marketing & strategy
Program visibility, thought leadership, customer education campaigns, crisis communication, and alignment with compliance teams.
High-risk banking beyond cannabis
Training that helps specialized teams extend risk, compliance, fraud, payments, and monitoring skills across other high-risk verticals.
Structured certification pathways
ACB certifications turn cannabis banking complexity into organized learning paths. Each certification is $795 individually, but included for ACB members, making certification one of the strongest member benefits.
- Role-specific training for cannabis banking responsibilities
- Practical content for documentation, governance, risk, lending, and compliance
- Completion standard includes quizzes and certification upon satisfactory completion
- Built for banks, credit unions, vendors, cannabis-facing professionals, and service providers
Cannabis Banking Professional
Foundational cannabis banking knowledge for onboarding, risk, fraud, payments, hemp, marketing, and program basics.
View CBPAdvanced Cannabis Banking Professional
Advanced BSA, intoxicating hemp, treasury, audits, KYCC, rescheduling, marketing, and cannabis banking legislation.
View CBPACannabis Risk Specialist
Risk assessment, rescheduling, insurance, fraud mitigation, receiverships, AML exposure, agreements, and onsite reviews.
View CRSCannabis Lending Professional
Cannabis credit, collateral, insurance, pricing, recovery, documentation, receiverships, and lending strategy.
View CLPMembership turns training into year-round access
ACB membership makes it easier to train individuals, teams, institutions, and corporate partners with access to webinars, certifications, member resources, and CBX discounts.
Financial Institution Membership
Enterprise-wide access for banks and credit unions training multiple teams or building a cannabis banking program.
Learn moreSmall Group Membership
Designed for smaller teams that want shared access to ACB education, certifications, and member pricing for up to five employees.
Learn moreCorporate Membership
Built for non-bank solution providers serving the cannabis banking ecosystem through education, visibility, and industry engagement.
Learn moreIndividual Membership
A 12-month membership for one professional seeking webinars, certifications, resources, and event discounts.
Learn moreContinue the learning in person at CBX 2026.
The Cannabis Banking eXperience brings together bankers, credit union leaders, regulators, fintech innovators, cannabis operators, and solution providers for practical education, networking, sponsor engagement, and future-focused discussions.
Standards, guidelines, and partner resources
ACB and EMC connect education with practical resources that help financial institutions, professionals, and industry stakeholders strengthen cannabis banking practices.
- Cannabis lending industry guidelines
- Cannabis payments guidelines
- Cash management standards
- Financial risk management and insurance best practices
Built by practitioners, authors, and industry leaders
ACB education is specialized, practical, and built around the real-world complexity of cannabis banking, high-risk financial services, compliance, payments, lending, risk, and operations.
Authoritative cannabis banking foundation
ACB education is backed by practical authorship and subject-matter experience in one of the most complex areas of financial services.
Expert-driven learning ecosystem
ACB's network brings together leaders from banking, compliance, payments, legal, risk, insurance, monitoring, fintech, and cannabis financial services.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ACB Education Catalog for?
The catalog is designed for financial institutions, cannabis banking teams, BSA/AML professionals, compliance officers, lenders, risk managers, payments and treasury teams, regulators, cannabis-facing service providers, and professionals working in high-risk financial services.
Are webinars included with membership?
ACB membership is designed to provide 12 months of access to eligible webinars and certifications, plus member pricing and CBX discounts. Review the membership option that matches your role or organization.
Are certifications included with membership?
Each certification is individually priced at $795, but certifications are included for ACB members, making membership a strong value for learners and teams pursuing multiple credentials.
What is the difference between the catalog page and the PDF catalog?
This page is a searchable, website-friendly overview of ACB education. The PDF catalog provides a longer downloadable version that can be shared with colleagues, training managers, and decision-makers.
How should a team get started?
New learners should start with CBP. Experienced cannabis banking teams may move to CBPA, CRS, or CLP. Institutions training multiple employees should compare membership options to unlock broader access.
Ready to build cannabis banking knowledge across your team?
Use the catalog to choose webinars, enroll in a certification, join ACB, register for CBX 2026, or explore sponsorship opportunities that connect your organization with cannabis banking decision-makers.