Certifications
Banking Certifications
Protect your institution and advance your career with industry-recognized certifications designed specifically for banking professionals. Our cybersecurity and compliance certification programs equip you with current expertise in threat prevention, regulatory frameworks, and risk management—skills that financial institutions demand and that command higher earning potential. As we expand our offering, you’ll access certifications across all banking topics, from lending and treasury to payments and digital innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of obtaining certification?
Certifications recognize professionals for their knowledge and standing in their profession. Bank regulation requires professionally trained personnel, and this role-based certification program brings the right skills to the right person doing a specific bank job.
What is the benefit of taking a certification?
Different from other professions which have to take a bar exam, medical exam, insurance exam, or real estate exam to practice, security professionals have no standard requirements. Certifications cover these foundational skills, ensuring that all security professionals have a minimum base knowledge to secure a bank.
Are all the certifications for technical staff?
No. Many of the cyber certifications are for management, Officers, and Board Members. In fact, there are eight audiences for the cyber certifications, including technical, c-suite, Board, security, privacy, compliance, audit, and legal audiences.
How much time do I have to complete the course?
Bankers can complete the certification program at their own pace. We generally encourage certifications to be completed within 90 days; however, extensions are possible.
How are the lessons delivered?
Each certification program is delivered 100% online using a state-of-the-art Learning Management System (LMS), and consists of 4 to 12 modules, depending on the selected course. Each module allows you to watch a video covering the content and review any additional materials provided by the instructor.
If I have cyber questions, is the Instructor available for support?
Yes. During the course of a registered certification, the instructor is available to converse and ensure you are successful with your program.
Will I be tested on the material?
After completing each module, you will take a quiz consisting of 5 to 10 questions to assess your understanding of the material. You must achieve a score of at least 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you will need to review the materials and retake the quiz. This process applies to every module in the coursework, except for Board Member certification.
Is there a final exam?
There is an exam consisting of 20 to 50 questions to assess your understanding for certification. You must achieve a score of at least 80% to pass; otherwise, you will need to review the materials and retake the final exam.
How do I obtain my certificate?
After achieving at least 80% competency on the final exam, you can download your certificate.
Do I need to take any steps to maintain my certification?
Yes. All certifications require continuing education requirements. Each certification has a varying number of hours to complete, and continuing education credits are required consistent with the number of hours of training required.
Who are the certification instructors?
Dr. Kevin Streff is the Chair of the Cyber Institute and primary instructor for most of the security certifications.
Do the certifications need to be taken in a specific order?
Yes. If there are level 1, 2 and 3 certifications in an area, the level 1 certification must be taken first.
Is there someone available to help me understand the certification program and build a plan?
Yes. Lisa Wiese is Educational Director for the Cyber Institute and available at [email protected] to customize the right plan for you.
Certifications recognize professionals for their knowledge and standing in their profession. Bank regulation requires professionally trained personnel, and this role-based certification program brings the right skills to the right person doing a specific bank job.
Different from other professions which have to take a bar exam, medical exam, insurance exam, or real estate exam to practice, security professionals have no standard requirements. Certifications cover these foundational skills, ensuring that all security professionals have a minimum base knowledge to secure a bank.
No. Many of the cyber certifications are for management, Officers, and Board Members. In fact, there are eight audiences for the cyber certifications, including technical, c-suite, Board, security, privacy, compliance, audit, and legal audiences.
Bankers can complete the certification program at their own pace. We generally encourage certifications to be completed within 90 days; however, extensions are possible.
Each certification program is delivered 100% online using a state-of-the-art Learning Management System (LMS), and consists of 4 to 12 modules, depending on the selected course. Each module allows you to watch a video covering the content and review any additional materials provided by the instructor.
Yes. During the course of a registered certification, the instructor is available to converse and ensure you are successful with your program.
After completing each module, you will take a quiz consisting of 5 to 10 questions to assess your understanding of the material. You must achieve a score of at least 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you will need to review the materials and retake the quiz. This process applies to every module in the coursework, except for Board Member certification.
There is an exam consisting of 20 to 50 questions to assess your understanding for certification. You must achieve a score of at least 80% to pass; otherwise, you will need to review the materials and retake the final exam.
After achieving at least 80% competency on the final exam, you can download your certificate.
Yes. All certifications require continuing education requirements. Each certification has a varying number of hours to complete, and continuing education credits are required consistent with the number of hours of training required.
Dr. Kevin Streff is the Chair of the Cyber Institute and primary instructor for most of the security certifications.
Yes. If there are level 1, 2 and 3 certifications in an area, the level 1 certification must be taken first.
Yes. Lisa Wiese is Educational Director for the Cyber Institute and available at [email protected] to customize the right plan for you.
