The Community Bankers Institute Leadership Academy is a comprehensive 24-session leadership development program built specifically for community banks. Develop succession-ready leaders who create clarity under pressure, build trust, hold standards, grow people, and strengthen your bank's culture. Learn more!

Join us: 

Session 1: Apr 22, 2026
Session 2: May 6, 2026
Session 3: May 21, 2026
Session 4: Jun 3, 2026
Session 5: Jun 17, 2026
Session 6: Jun 30, 2026

ABA offers fully online learning to help you stay connected and position yourself as a leader ready for the changes and challenges your bank may face.  ABA’s partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School brings Ivy-League learning straight to you with these certificate programs that will challenge you to think strategically and stay nimble in your leadership. 
• Strategy: Learn to design and implement strategies that drive growth for your organization and maintain competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Engaging and Motivating Talent: Today’s successful leaders lead by creating positive and productive organizational cultures. Learn how to engage employees, foster creativity and create a culture that encourages success.
• Advanced Leadership: This program is designed to help emerging leaders define and refine their goals and develop a personal plan for achieving success.