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CRA Education & Training

With rule changes and staff turnover, it can be difficult to fulfill community reinvestment goals and obligations, track them, and clearly communicate value to examiners. We’ll show you how.

We provide in-person and virtual training for CRA staff, bank employees, and Board of Directors on:

  • Community Development activities – what qualifies

  • Small business/small farm reporting

  • HMDA reporting

  • Consumer loan reporting

And we’ll help you create customized:

  • CRA Checklists

  • CRA Scorecards

  • CRA Policies

We provide in-person and virtual training for CRA staff, bank employees, and Board of Directors on:

  • Final CRA Rules for:

    • Small Banks

    • Intermediate Banks

    • Large Banks

    • Bank Directors

  • Community Development Loans

  • CRA Strategy

  • CRA Self-Assessment

  • Increasing CRA Performance

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Contact us for customizable solutions tailored specifically for your bank

Upcoming CRA Events

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Compliance Institute

This livestream ICBA Compliance Institute is held over two weeks. Dates are May 12-15 and May 19-21, 2026.

The ICBA Compliance Institute is built to meet the needs of seasoned professionals seeking the latest regulatory education and industry best practices as well as newer compliance officers seeking to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of each regulation.

This high-quality program provides a fast-paced learning environment that will lead to a detailed study of the relevant areas of regulatory compliance with a focus on the key concepts that spell success in the examination context.

Each regulation is approached in terms of the requirements, best practice internal controls, and audit objectives. Learning is reinforced with many sample disclosures, applicability charts, and illustrative quizzes and exercises.

The program addresses current hot issues and areas of focus in regulatory compliance. Deep dives into the common challenges related to recent regulatory reform will be covered and the latest guidance and interpretations on all recent rule-making efforts will be discussed.

This solid foundation allows the attendee to return to their bank and support their product and service offerings and remain competitive in their marketplace.

To earn the Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer (CCBCO) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exams. If you decide to enroll in the certification testing after you register for the class, please contact an ICBA Education representative at 800-422-7285.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the key elements of a bank’s compliance management program.
  • Understand the fundamental and disclosure requirements of bank lending regulations including Reg Z, RESPA, HMDA, SAFE Act, Military Lending Regulations, Homeownership Counseling Act, and flood insurance compliance.
  • Identify fair lending practices and data collection/reporting requirements as outlined in ECOA/Reg B, FCRA, CRA, HMDA, and Fair Housing Act.
  • Outline the key privacy requirements banks must follow under Reg P including the Sections 13, 14, and 15 information-sharing exceptions.
  • Associate deposit account disclosure requirements with the appropriate regulations including Reg CC, Reg DD, and Reg E.
  • Identify disclosure requirements and permissible activities under Right to Financial Privacy Act, Consumer Sales of Insurance, and Non-Deposit Investment Products.
  • Understand the risk exposure and mitigation steps banks may take to manage UDAAP compliance for the bank.
  • Recognize compliance risks and disclosure requirements in advertising and marketing activities by a bank.
May 12–May 21, 2026  | 
  • Institute
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Federal Reserve
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    Navigating CRA: What Every Director Needs to Know

    Directors play a critical role in ensuring their institution meets Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) obligations. This session provides an essential overview of CRA requirements, the board’s responsibilities, and key strategies for effective oversight. Learn what regulators expect, how CRA performance impacts your institution, and practical steps to strengthen governance and compliance.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Examine the details of the Community Reinvestment Act.
    • Understand executive roles in CRA compliance.
    • Identify strategies for effective oversight.
    • Learn what regulators expect.

    Duration: 60-minutes

    Presented live and recorded on 05/19/26.

    May 19, 2026  | 
  • Webinar
  • Commercial Lending Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
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    From Impact to Credit: Documenting CRA Activities Seminar

    Accurate documentation is the backbone of a successful CRA program. This in-depth class focuses on how to properly capture and report community development activities —including loans, investments and services, so you receive full credit during CRA evaluations.

    Through practical examples and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn best practices for organizing data, aligning activities with regulatory requirements, and building documentation that tells a compelling story of your institution’s impact.

    Jun 18, 2026  | 
  • Seminar
  • Compliance Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
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    CRA to Z: How to Build a Best-in-Class CRA Program

    Take your CRA expertise to the next level with this comprehensive, six-module seminar designed for professionals ready to build and maintain a best-in-class CRA strategy. 

    You’ll dive into every critical component of CRA compliance—from understanding the “who, what, and why” of CRA to mastering assessment areas, capturing and reporting community development activities, conducting a peer analysis, performing self-assessments, developing performance context, and preparing for the exam. 

    Through interactive discussions, case studies and practical tools, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to design a robust CRA program that meets regulatory expectations and drives meaningful community impact.

    Aug 18–Aug 19, 2026  | 
  • Seminar
  • Compliance Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)