Career Details

Certified Community Bank Credit Analyst

Description

The role of a credit analyst has evolved into a critical function in today's community banks. This program focuses on the necessary financial analysis skills needed by today's credit analysts, and addresses the additional expertise vital to a community bank's overall lending success.

Certifying Organization

Independent Community Bankers of America

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Financial Services Professional

Certifying Organization

Credit Union National Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Financial Management Specialist

Certifying Organization

Credit Union National Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Housing Credit Certified Professional

Certifying Organization

National Association of Home Builders

Type

B - Advanced

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