Schools
OBA Signature Schools
Northwest Bank Operations School
March - June 2021 | Wilsonville Holiday Inn
The Northwest Bank Operations School will be held March – June, 2021 in four 1.5-day sessions at the Wilsonville Holiday Inn. Designed for those looking to advance their knowledge in bank operations, this signature program explores the issues facing bank operations personnel and provides an in-depth framework to examine the operations that support bank services. Bankers have the option to register for the full program and receive a graduation diploma upon completion or to register for individual sessions that meet specific needs.
Sessions will explore:
March - June 2021 | Wilsonville Holiday Inn
The Northwest Bank Operations School will be held March – June, 2021 in four 1.5-day sessions at the Wilsonville Holiday Inn. Designed for those looking to advance their knowledge in bank operations, this signature program explores the issues facing bank operations personnel and provides an in-depth framework to examine the operations that support bank services. Bankers have the option to register for the full program and receive a graduation diploma upon completion or to register for individual sessions that meet specific needs.
Sessions will explore:
- The business of banking and the bank regulatory system
- Sales culture
- New accounts
- Effective business communication
- Operational compliance
- Detecting elder financial exploitation
- Branch safety and security
- Effective employee supervision
- Faster payments: opportunities and risk mitigation
Commercial Lending Boot Camp
POSTPONED to Spring 2021 - dates to be determined
Focusing on the foundation you need to master commercial lending, these three intensive two-day sessions dive into essential elements of building a safe and sound loan portfolio. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a junior lender, learning and refreshing these skills is a necessity in today’s competitive banking environment.
POSTPONED to Spring 2021 - dates to be determined
Focusing on the foundation you need to master commercial lending, these three intensive two-day sessions dive into essential elements of building a safe and sound loan portfolio. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a junior lender, learning and refreshing these skills is a necessity in today’s competitive banking environment.
Advanced Commercial Lending School
POSTPONED to Spring 2021 - dates to be determined
The Advanced Commercial Lending School will be held over the course of three days in June. Instructor Jeffrey Johnson will build upon concepts taught in the previous Commercial Lending Bootcamp sessions. Designed for lenders and analysts with experience in the credit underwriting process, topics will be advanced to provide a deeper understanding of the credit underwriting process, loan portfolio management and specialized lending
POSTPONED to Spring 2021 - dates to be determined
The Advanced Commercial Lending School will be held over the course of three days in June. Instructor Jeffrey Johnson will build upon concepts taught in the previous Commercial Lending Bootcamp sessions. Designed for lenders and analysts with experience in the credit underwriting process, topics will be advanced to provide a deeper understanding of the credit underwriting process, loan portfolio management and specialized lending
Executive Development Program
January - November, 2020 | Portland, OR
This program is designed for bankers who want to proactively direct their own careers and in whom banks want to invest. It appeals to critical thinkers who want to challenge their understanding of the banking industry and who are eager to learn and share their newly discovered knowledge in better serving their organizations.
January - November, 2020 | Portland, OR
This program is designed for bankers who want to proactively direct their own careers and in whom banks want to invest. It appeals to critical thinkers who want to challenge their understanding of the banking industry and who are eager to learn and share their newly discovered knowledge in better serving their organizations.
OBA Endorsed Training
Cannon Financial Institute
For over fifty years Cannon has developed, designed and executed performance improvement programs. These programs serve to support financial institutions, their staff, and the clients and communities they serve. |
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Designations
Enterprise Solutions
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Consulting & Design
Estate Planning Teleconference
Designations
Co-Sponsored Schools

Willamette University MBA Program for Professionals
All Oregon Bankers Association members are eligible for a discounted tuition rate in the MBA for Professionals program in the Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University. For more information, click here.
All Oregon Bankers Association members are eligible for a discounted tuition rate in the MBA for Professionals program in the Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University. For more information, click here.

Pacific Coast Banking School
PCBS offers a three-year graduate-level management education program for high-potential bankers. Industry experts and academicians teach curriculum designed to encompass the banking industry's most critical components: risk management, financial performance, and leadership.
'Rise Above the Rest' Scholarship
Pacific Coast Banking School and the OBA Education Foundation offer a joint scholarship for a first-year student from an Oregon Bankers Association member bank to attend PCBS.
PCBS offers a three-year graduate-level management education program for high-potential bankers. Industry experts and academicians teach curriculum designed to encompass the banking industry's most critical components: risk management, financial performance, and leadership.
'Rise Above the Rest' Scholarship
Pacific Coast Banking School and the OBA Education Foundation offer a joint scholarship for a first-year student from an Oregon Bankers Association member bank to attend PCBS.

Graduate School of Banking- Wisconsin
OBA partners with the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to offer several schools and seminars linked below. Since 1945, the School has been educating professionals across all areas of financial services.
Bank Technology Management School
Bank Technology Security School
Human Resource Management School
Financial Managers School
Online Seminar Programs
OBA partners with the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to offer several schools and seminars linked below. Since 1945, the School has been educating professionals across all areas of financial services.
Bank Technology Management School
Bank Technology Security School
Human Resource Management School
Financial Managers School
Online Seminar Programs

Juris Master Online Program - Florida State University College of Law
The online Juris Master is a 30-credit-hour master’s in law that can be completed on a part-time basis. Students in the program gain a strong foundation in regulatory compliance and legal risk management.
The curriculum is designed for professionals who regularly work with statutes and regulations. Students begin their studies by taking foundational courses in Contracts, Torts, Legislation and Regulation, Legal Studies and Research, and Regulatory Compliance. Beyond those requirements, students may personalize their curriculum within their chosen concentration. Each concentration has a menu of advanced course offerings to afford students a multi-faceted understanding of the laws impacting those areas.
The online Juris Master is a 30-credit-hour master’s in law that can be completed on a part-time basis. Students in the program gain a strong foundation in regulatory compliance and legal risk management.
The curriculum is designed for professionals who regularly work with statutes and regulations. Students begin their studies by taking foundational courses in Contracts, Torts, Legislation and Regulation, Legal Studies and Research, and Regulatory Compliance. Beyond those requirements, students may personalize their curriculum within their chosen concentration. Each concentration has a menu of advanced course offerings to afford students a multi-faceted understanding of the laws impacting those areas.
For more information, please contact us at (503) 581-3522 or info@oregonbankers.com.