In Person - Lending
Training for Lending Professionals
Find a full list of in-person and virtual events on our event calendar.
Advanced Commercial Lending School (Virtual)
Breaking into Banking 201: Analyzing Repayment Sources
This 9-module course is a “sequel” to the Commercial Lending School and is best taken after completion of that course, though it is not a prerequisite. The Advanced Commercial Lending School dives deeper into topics covered in modules 4, 6, and 8 of the Commercial Lending School: analyzing a borrower’s balance sheet, income statement, collateral, and risk ratings.
In-Bank Credit Training
In-bank credit training programs from Vin DiCara
Breaking Into Banking
An online or in-bank program to introduce commercial bankers to the key concepts, terminology, and processes involved in credit and lending.
Commercial Lending School (Virtual)
Commercial banking can be intimidating because of its complexity and the risk-oriented nature of the work. This course is a clear and thorough introduction to the key concepts, terminology, and processes involved in credit and lending. It doesn’t assume much prior knowledge of the topic, so it’s ideal for those in their first year in the industry. Learners will walk away with a clear understanding of their job and how their specific role fits into the bank’s overall profitability goals.
Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management
The premiere, multidimensional educational experience in banking
Through the use of highly qualified instructors and a challenging curriculum, the VBA School of Bank Management is designed to provide a multi-dimensional educational experience in banking. Upon completion of three one-week summer sessions and eight home study problems, students will have developed a range of skills that should both enhance current performance and qualify them as candidates for advancement.
ABA/VBA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
Co-hosted by the American Bankers Association
VBA and the American Bankers Association partnered to launch our first-ever virtual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit for bankers on November 6, 2020, and held a second Summit on May 20, 2021. These events were an important part of continuing a meaningful dialogue on fostering positive change in the industry. The value-packed programs helped bankers cultivate a network of peers to share DEI leading practices and explore new opportunities and initiatives for their own institutions. The goal of these events was to equip bankers from all over the country with tools to mitigate systemic biases and foster greater inclusion for those disadvantaged by age, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender or other identity factors.
- More than 275 people attended the 2020 Summit.
- Four hundred people attended the 2021 Summit
Back to School at the VBA (Virtual)
Seminar for bankers interested in financial literacy
This two-day, virtual seminar is designed to provide training to bankers interested in making a difference in economic and financial education in their local communities.
VBA Leadership Conference
Premier educational event for emerging bank leaders in Virginia
This conference is designed for emerging banking leaders and members of the Virginia Bankers Association Emerging Bank Leaders (EBL) group. This conference will give Emerging Bank Leaders the opportunity to share ideas and network with peers from across the state. You do not have to be an EBL member to attend.
CFO & Lending/Credit Conference
This combined conference is designed for CFOs and those involved in financial management along with Lending and Credit professionals.
Women in Banking Conference
One-day conference designed for women in the financial industry
This conference is designed for all women involved in the financial industry who would like to participate in engaging and thought provoking sessions on finding success in the industry.