Schools
Ag Banking Schools
The SDBA hosts two national ag banking schools which are held every other year: National School for Beginning Ag Bankers and National School for Experienced Ag Bankers. The next school is the National School for Beginning Ag Bankers on June 22-25, 2026, in Spearfish, S.D.
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Bank Compliance School
Whether you are new to the world of compliance, looking for a good refresher, or need to be brought up to speed on crucial compliance hot topics, issues, and findings, the 2025 Bank Compliance School is right for you. Held in Bismarck, ND, at the National Energy Center of Excellence, October 20-23, these are four days you will not want to miss; you’re guaranteed to leave feeling a lot more confident about compliance in your bank!
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Dakota School of Banking
The North Dakota Bankers Association hosts the Dakota School of Banking each June in Jamestown, N.D. Through the use of highly-qualified instructors and a challenging curriculum, this school provides a multi-dimensional educational experience in banking. Held June 1-6, 2026, the Dakota School of Banking provides a multi-dimensional educational experience in banking. By completing two one-week summer sessions and intersession projects, students develop a range of skills to enhance current performance and qualify for advancement.
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Dakota School of Lending Principles
The Dakota School of Lending Principles (DSLP) is held every other spring and alternates between South Dakota and North Dakota. The school allows bankers to learn the theory and process of basic lending and then put this knowledge to work in hands-on sessions. The next DSLP will be held April 7-10, 2026 at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center, in Pierre, SD.
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Graduate School of Banking Wisconsin
Graduate School of Banking (GSB) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a 25-month program of advanced management education. The school offers a comprehensive course of study focused on meeting the needs of today's bank manager.
AI Innovation Series: Enrollment Deadline – Nov 24, 2025
Digital Banking School: Enrollment Deadline – Feb 16, 2026
Bank Technology Management School:
Enrollment deadline – March 13, 2026
Human Resource Management School:
Enrollment Deadline – March 20, 2026
Bank Cybersecurity School:
Enrollment deadline – mid Sept 2026
Financial Managers School: Enrollment deadline – August 21, 2026
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Graduate School of Banking Colorado
Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) is held each July at the University of Colorado Boulder. This 25-month graduate school of banking delivers a relevant and challenging curriculum that deepens students' understanding of community banking.
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GSB Advanced Training
In addition to its annual graduate school, GSB Wisconsin others a variety of advanced training: Bank Technology Management and Security Schools, Financial Managers School, HR Management School, Sales & Marketing School, Advanced IT and Strategic HR Forums, International Bankers Program.
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GSBC Advanced Training
In addition to its annual graduate school, Graduate School of Banking at Colorado others a variety of advanced training: Community Bank Investments School, Community Bankers Summit, Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers, Workshop on Community Bank Investments.
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IRA School
The SDBA's IRA School is the quickest, easiest, most comprehensive way to train new staff in IRAs and HSAs. Attendees will earn new rule changes, reinforce existing rules, and learn what it means to be in or out of compliance. Attendees can ask questions, share with peers and hear real case problems. The 2025 IRA School will be held in Sioux Falls, S.D., at the Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls South, September 16-18, 2025.
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SBS Institute
The SBS Institute provides industry-specific cyber education which prepares students and their financial institutions for cybersecurity threats and regulations. Courses are available online and tailored to specific roles within an institution, creating a flexible and targeted learning experience.
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Schools of Banking
The Schools of Banking is sponsored by the Kansas and Nebraska Bankers Associations and offers a variety of schools: School of Banking Fundamentals, Advanced School of Banking, Bank Compliance, Commercial Lending, Lending Principles, Relationship & Business Development, and Trust Schools.
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