MADISON, Wis. – Several learning events and self-study courses for credit union professionals from CUNA recently were reviewed and recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education’s College Recommendation Service.

Coursework from the following CUNA programs was deemed comparable to college level courses and may be used as transfer credits at many colleges and universities:

• CUNA Management School in Madison – the longest-running continuing education program for leaders in the credit union movement, the three-year development program consists of a single two-week session each summer. Designed for management personnel who aspire to achieve senior-level management and leadership positions in the Credit Union System, the school provides valuable leadership skills and lessons as a strategic step toward career advancement. The recommended credit is available for students with a graduation date of 2007 or later.
• Certified Executive Program (CEP) - provides a comprehensive self-study curriculum relevant to those working in the Credit Union System and aspiring to leadership positions. CEP programs eligible for college credit include the Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) designation, the Certified Financial Services Professional (CFSP) designation, and two Specialty Certifications in Lending and Financial Management.
• Business Lending Certification Institutes: Fundamentals, Credit Analysis, Advanced Credit Analysis, and Management Strategies – these institutes explore the complexities of business lending and the needs of business owners to help credit unions serve their members’ small- to mid-size businesses. All four institutes are presented in partnership with the Executive Education, University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business, Small Business Development Center.
• Certified Financial Counselor School and self-study Credit Union Financial Counseling Certification Program – the programs are designed to teach credit union professionals to help members prevent financial difficulties with responsible money management techniques, as well as how to design and implement a counseling program within their credit unions. The on-site Certified Financial Counselor Schools: Parts I and II were originally developed in 2004 in response to the growing amount of consumer debt. The two-part self-study version of the program, created in 2007, was modeled after the schools and consists of four learning modules per part. Both the on-site and the self-study versions of this program offer credit union professionals the opportunity to become certified financial counselors.
• Regulatory Training and Certification (RegTraC) Level 2 program – a self-study program for compliance professionals that provides a detailed look at the laws and regulations affecting credit unions.

Through this ACE program, college and university faculty evaluate courses offered by corporations, professional and volunteer associations, schools, training suppliers, labor unions, and government agencies and recommend college credit as appropriate. Results of its evaluations are published in the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs, distributed annually to college registrars and admissions officers throughout the United States.

For more information on these or other learning opportunities offered by CUNA, visit
training.cuna.org, or call (800) 356-9655, ext. 4249.