Description
The Cannabis Banking Professional certification is Association of Cannabis Banking(ACB)’s foundational program for bankers, credit unions, compliance teams, cannabis operators, vendors, and advisors who need a practical working knowledge of cannabis banking. It explains the terminology, compliance guidelines, audit expectations, account opening considerations, risk assessment practices, fraud issues, payments questions, hemp considerations, marketing strategy, and ongoing review responsibilities that define a defensible cannabis banking program.
Courses in this Certification
1. Cannabis Banking Basics (UPDATED)
2. Understanding Cannabis Businesses
3. Assessing Risk for Cannabis Banking (UPDATED)
4. Account Opening for Cannabis Bankers (UPDATED)
5. Fraud in Cannabis Banking (NEW!)
6. Tailoring Deposits and Loan Agreements (NEW)
7. The Future of Payments (NEW)
8. Navigating the Hemp Banking Frontier
9. Marketing Strategies for Your Cannabis Banking Program
10. High Risk Reviews and Onsite Visits (UPDATED)
11. BSA Negative News Searches (UPDATED)
Completion Standard
Each course includes a quiz, and learners get a certification when satisfactorily completed. Consists of 10-12 self-paced sessions of an hour each.
Additional Education
Professional webinars for cannabis banking, payments, fraud, lending, operations, and compliance teams is available through CFTEA in partnership with the ACB.