Effective risk management is essential to the safety, soundness, and long-term success of today’s financial institutions. CFTEA’s risk management courses equip banking professionals with the knowledge and practical tools needed to mitigate risk across credit, operational, financial, and enterprise-wide functions.
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| Course | Code | Format | Date Time | Duration | Location | Instructor | Credits / PDU | Price | Tags | hf:tax:instructor | hf:tax:location | hf:tax:format | hf:tax:product_cat |
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| Certificate in Financial and Credit Risk Management | A6103SP | Self Paced | 5 hours | 1/4 | $1,295.00 | self-paced | lending risk-management | ||||||
| Certificate in Operational Risk Management | A1032SP | Self Paced | 10 hours | Online | $1,595.00 | online | self-paced | compliance risk-management | |||||
| Credit Risk Management: Commercial and Agricultural Lending, CERP | A6069SP | Self Paced | 45 min | 1/4 | $275.00 | self-paced | lending risk-management | ||||||
| Elements of an Operational Risk Management Program | A2035SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | $275.00 | online | self-paced | compliance risk-management | |||||
| Operational Risk Model Management | A2068SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | $275.00 | online | self-paced | compliance risk-management | |||||
| Oversight and Management of Operational Risk | A2069SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | $275.00 | online | self-paced | compliance risk-management | |||||
| PM Skills®: Embracing Risk and Uncertainty, ATD, IACET, PMI, HRCI, SHRM | M5127SP | Self Paced | 3 hours | 1/4 | $95.00 | project management | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics risk-management | |||||
| Real World Project Management Cost Saving Bundle, ATD, HRCI, SHRM, IACET, PMI | M5138SPB | Self Paced | 16 hours | 1 | $325.00 | change management, communication, conflict, critical thinking, EI, emotional intelligence, ethics, interpersonal, problem solving, risk, uncertainty | self-paced | professional-skills-and-special-topics risk-management | |||||
| Risk Management Frameworks Certificate | A2239SP | Self Paced | 8 hours | 1/2 | $1,395.00 | self-paced | compliance risk-management | ||||||
| Vendor Risk Management | A2122SP | Self Paced | 1 hour | Online | $275.00 | online | self-paced | compliance risk-management |
In an increasingly complex regulatory and economic environment, managing risk is not confined to one department — it is a shared responsibility across the organization. Banking professionals must understand how different forms of risk interact and how proactive oversight protects both their institution and its customers.
CFTEA’s risk management courses cover a broad range of critical topics, including credit risk management, operational risk, financial risk, vendor risk, fraud prevention, physical security, regulatory exam management, and risk control frameworks. From foundational courses such as Introduction to Credit Risk Management to advanced certificates, our programs are designed to build practical, role-relevant expertise.
Courses are structured to support professionals at every stage of their careers with self-paced, guided, and instructor-led learning formats. You can tailor your development to strengthen current responsibilities or prepare for expanded risk oversight roles within your institution. Whether you’re building foundational knowledge, strengthening your institution’s risk framework, or pursuing a certificate to formalize your expertise, CFTEA provides comprehensive education grounded in real-world application.
Contact the CFTEA office to explore course options, discuss certificate pathways, or learn about related training opportunities in areas such as business skills or compliance.
Our online listings represent just a portion of the full CFTEA course catalog. If you don’t see the exact subject you’re looking for, reach out to our office to explore additional offerings. We’re happy to help identify training options aligned with your role, institution, and professional development goals.
Previous education or training from other providers may be eligible for CFTEA certificates, diplomas, or certifications. Please contact our office to learn how prior coursework may support your credential pathway.
These courses are designed for banking professionals across departments, including lenders, credit analysts, compliance professionals, operations staff, risk officers, auditors, managers, and senior leadership. Offerings range from introductory courses for those new to risk concepts to advanced certificates for experienced professionals.
CFTEA’s risk management curriculum encompasses credit risk (retail, commercial, and agricultural lending), operational risk, financial risk (including interest rate and liquidity risk), vendor risk, fraud and criminal threats, payments and settlements risk, physical security, regulatory exam management, and enterprise risk frameworks.
Yes. CFTEA offers certificate programs, such as the Certificate in Financial and Credit Risk Management, the Certificate in Operational Risk Management, and the Risk Management Frameworks Certificate. Individual courses may also count toward broader certificate, diploma, or certification pathways.