CFT - Center for Financial Training

Strengthen your commercial lending skills through an engaging two-day learning experience designed to build confidence in credit analysis, cash flow evaluation, loan structure, and underwriting decisions.
Work through real case studies, collaborate with peers, and gain practical tools you can immediately apply back at your institution.
📍 In person at Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
📅 October 22 to 23, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM EST, Breakfast, lunch, and snacks included
👨‍🏫 Instructor: George Connors
Click here to learn more: https://cftnow.org/courses/commercial-lending-school-live-in-person/

When compliance problems happen on the deposit side of the institution, they often begin with one issue:
Operational teams are expected to keep up with changing requirements while managing daily processing demands at the same time.
And as regulators continue increasing scrutiny around disclosures, timing requirements, disputes, and UDAAP concerns, staying current is no longer optional.
That’s why understanding deposit regulations is critical for operations, compliance, and frontline support teams.
Click here to register: https://cftnow.org/courses/deposit-regulations-webinar/

Artificial intelligence is changing how financial institutions operate, from underwriting to customer engagement.
AI and the Future of Relationship-Based Financial Services is a practical one-hour program designed for leadership teams exploring how technology will influence underwriting, marketing, and client relationships.
Participants will examine how AI can improve efficiency while preserving the trust and personal connection that remain essential in financial services.
Date: August 5, 2026 | Time: 11:00pm-12:00pm EST
Register here: https://cftnow.org/courses/ai-and-the-future-of-relationship-based-financial-services-webinar/

Cyber threats evolve - your team’s skills should too. From phishing scams to ransomware and mobile breaches, our self-paced online security courses help professionals stay one step ahead - without pausing daily responsibilities.

Click here to view courses: https://cftnow.org/delivery-type/?search_by=&filter_delivery_type=Self-Paced+Online&filter_delivery_option=&topic_filter=Security&orderby=course_title&orderby_dir=ASC

HR challenges don’t just live in HR departments. They show up in every small business, every day. Hiring. Pay. Policies. Performance. Compliance. If you lead people, you are already doing human resources work.
Our Human Resource Management Certificate Program (Self-Paced Online) gives you the practical foundation to manage it all with confidence.
Click here to learn more: https://cftnow.org/courses/human-resource-management-certificate/

Join us live! Why generational strategy matters: Different generations have distinct preferences for communication channels, social media usage, and purchasing decisions. How you reach out whether through calls, texts, video, or social platforms matters just as much as what you say.
Click here to register: https://cftnow.org/courses/do-we-have-a-generation-gap-webinar/

IRA and HSA rules aren’t slowing down… and neither are compliance expectations. If your team handles IRAs or HSAs, staying current isn’t optional. It’s critical.
Our 2026 IRA & HSA Webinar Series gives you clear, practical guidance you can actually use, led by trusted industry experts who understand real-world challenges.
Click here to view options: https://cftnow.org/ira-hsa-webinars/

Earn the accredited CHSP designation and master HSA expertise in just 75 minutes/week for 5 weeks - flexible to fit your schedule.
Format: Self-paced eLearning: 75 min/week, Interactive Webinar: Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. CT (recorded if you can’t attend)
Next Session: July 9, 2026-August 6, 2026
Click here to learn more: https://cftnow.org/courses/hsa-university/

One Day Consumer Loan Seminar- Live and In Person! Explore today’s lending landscape, credit risk assessment, fraud prevention, compliance, digital lending trends, and portfolio performance, with practical insights you can apply immediately.

👨‍🏫 Instructor: Jeffrey Smith

📍 In person at Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport

📅 October 22, 2026

🕘 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM EST

Register here: https://cftnow.org/courses/consumer-loan-seminar/

Registration Open! Calling all lenders and branch personnel that sells outside the office, Join us in this exciting journey to unlock your full potential. Enroll today in our Outside Calling School.

July 7 & August 4, 2026- 12:00pm-3:00pm EST via Zoom OR

July 9 & July 16, 2026- 9:00am-12:00pm EST via Zoom

Click here to learn more: https://cftnow.org/courses/outside-calling-school/