ICB CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

I.C.B. Certification Programs

The Institute of Certified Bankers offers twelve professional certification programs in the areas of “Trusts and Investments,” “Regulatory Compliance,” “Lending,” “Retail” and “Security,” and an “Associate Member Program” for those beginning to chart their professional course in financial services. As you click through, you will observe information about ICB certified programs which will provide you with outstanding recognition in your banking career. The first step in pursuing any of the ICB Certifications is the accomplishment of an AIB Diploma or Certificate. We want to urge you to always go through Southeast Regional CFT to enroll in classes to earn your diploma. These classes can be taken through in-person, assisted self-study, instructor-led online or self-paced online programs. You can also purchase textbooks to keep up to date with your certification. Please call Lisa Phillips at (904) 354-4830 with any questions about ICB Certification.
	TRUST AND INVESTMENT CERTIFICATIONS · Certified Trust and Financial Advisor© (CFTA): Applicable to financial services professionals whose primary function and expertise focus on the provision of fiduciary services related to trusts, estates, guardianships and individual asset management accounts.
	· Certified Retirement Services Professional© (CRSP): Applicable to financial services professionals whose primary function and expertise focus on the provision of employee benefit and or retirement plan services.
	· Certified Securities Operations Professional© (CSOP): Applicable to financial services professionals whose primary function and expertise focus on the execution of processing operations related to all manner of securities.
	· Certified Corporate Trust Specialist© (CTTS): Applicable to financial services professionals whose primary function and expertise focus on the provision of corporate trust services.
	REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION · Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager© (CRCM): Applicable to financial services professional whose primary function and expertise focus on the application, implementation and maintenance of relevant federal and state regulatory requirements as they relate to a financial service organization’s business.
	RETAIL CERTIFICATIONS · Certified Bank Teller© (CBT): Applicable to financial services professionals who have completed the AIB Bank Teller Certificate and who function as bank tellers.
	· Certified Certified Customer Service Representative© (CCSR): Applicable to financial services professionals who have completed the AIB Customer Service Representative Certificate and who function as customer service representatives.
	· Certified Personal Banker© (CPB): Applicable to financial services professionals who have completed the AIB Personal Banking Diploma and who function as personal bankers.
	LENDING CERTIFICATION · Certified Lender Business Banker© (CLBB): Applicable to financial services professionals whose primary function and expertise focuses on the provision of credit and financial transaction services to businesses and/or corporations.
	FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SECURITY CERTIFICATION · Certified Financial Security Professional© (CSSP): Applicable to financial services professionals whose primary function and expertise focuses on management and/or execution of physical safety and security for a financial services organization’s staff, systems, and/or customers.
	IRA CERTIFICATION · Certified IRA Services Professional© (CISP): Applicable to financial services professionals who have dedicated IRA operational and technical experiences.
	FINANCIAL SERVICES MARKETING CERTIFICATION · Certified Financial Marketing Professional© (CFMP): Applicable to financial services professionals whose primary function and expertise focus on financial services marketing.
	OTHER PROGRAMS: CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER ACCREDITATION · Accredited Continuing Education Provider (ACEP): Applicable to financial services institutions, associations and suppliers who provide training and continuing education that directly meets the professional development needs of ICB’s certified members. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP The Institute of Certified Bankers offers an associate membership program that is open to all financial services professionals with six months or more experience in the financial services industry. This program is specifically designed for the professional who wishes to manager his/her career toward earning one of the ICB’s professional certification designations, but who does not yet possess the pre-requisites required to be eligible for a desired designation.
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