SWGSB is a nationally recognized leader in banking and commercial lending education, bank management training, and bank director training programs. We educate and empower community bankers in all positions, other financial services professionals and affiliates, regulators, bank directors, and aspiring bank directors with knowledge and relationships that strengthen careers, organizations, and communities.
October 20–22
SWGSB's National Certified Community Bank Director’s Program (NCCBD) addresses all areas of bank directorship, from duties and responsibilities to the essentials of bank finance.
This three-day program on the SMU campus provides individuals with the resources and insights necessary to reach their full potential as directors for their community banks.
January 29–February 1
The SWGSB Assemblies for Bank Directors attract directors and senior management from across the country to discuss the latest issues affecting the industry. From nationally known authorities on corporate governance to leading experts on risk management, our assemblies provide the knowledge to execute board duties with confidence and intelligence.
January 8–December 3
This collaboration aims to enhance the professional development of SWGSB alumni and graduate students through a comprehensive continuing education program. Over the course of the year, it provides access to live and taped webinars that cover Economic & Risk, Banking, and Regulatory topics, as well as ongoing relevant education opportunities.
April 26–May 1
The SWGSB Commercial Lending School in partnership with Texas Bankers Association is a transformative program that enables loan officers, credit analysts, credit risk professionals, portfolio managers, and commercial lenders to rise to leadership positions in banking with advanced credit training.
May 26–June 5
The SW Graduate School of Banking provides world-class education to develop banking leaders who elevate their organizations, industry, and community. This flagship program is a three-year graduate course of study designed to prepare participants for a successful banking career.
Bank directors, aspiring bank directors, and those in financial institutions’ C-suites will gather January 29–February 1, 2026, in Oahu, Hawaii, to address critical issues affecting the banking industry
