Offering both foundational and advanced training, the American Bankers Association CLS schools are designed to propel bank loan officers and commercial lenders to the top of their field.
SWGSB at SMU Cox School of Business
April 21–26, 2024
ABA Member–$2,795 | Nonmember–$3,795
Financial Statement Analysis Workshop (optional, online prework) Cost:
ABA Member–$795 | Nonmember–$895
Fees include tuition, instructional materials, and some meals. Hotel and transportation accommodations are not included. A discounted group rate is available at The Beeman Hotel.
The ABA CLS is open to both new and seasoned lending professionals. Whether an experienced lender or new to the profession, these training opportunities will give you the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully compete in the highly competitive commercial lending space.
is for lending officers with 1–5 years of commercial lending experience. It is also well-suited for lenders who have been away from commercial lending for a period of time or who have not had consistent training. This program focuses on lending analysis and loan transactions.
is for lenders with 5+ years of experience as well as portfolio and/or staff management responsibilities. The Foundational Commercial Lending School is a prerequisite for this advanced program.
is a companion course to the ABA Foundational Commercial Lending School program. It is specifically designed for bankers, regulators, auditors, and bank lenders who are new to the field or want to refresh their knowledge and experience with financial statement analysis.
